New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that inflation has increased over the past 12 months, reaching 2.3% in November. This is up from 2.1% in October, exceeding expectations of a 2.2% growth. What’s Behind the Increase? So, what’s driving this surge in inflation? The main culprits are spending on food, drink, tobacco, and alcohol, as well as recreation. On the other hand, falls in power and petrol prices have helped offset these increases. According to Michelle Marquardt, ABS head of prices statistics, “Annual CPI inflation has risen since last month, in part due to the timing…
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A shocking revelation has come to light in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, where it was revealed that the accused killer driver, Steven Wilson, was on six counts of bail when he allegedly ploughed into an innocent motorist in Footscray, resulting in a fatal crash. The Fatal Crash The incident occurred on Monday at approximately 4:30 am, when a stolen truck collided with a 2011 Toyota Corolla at the intersection of Ballarat Rd and Moore St. The driver of the Corolla, a 67-year-old man from Taylors Hill, died instantly at the scene. The Alleged Driver’s History Wilson, a 40-year-old man from…
A shocking incident has unfolded in Brisbane’s south, leaving a police officer and another man fighting for their lives after a dramatic shootout. The incident occurred on Friday morning, when two police officers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence on Tamar St in Annerley. What Happened? The officers, a 40-year-old senior constable and a first-year constable, arrived at the scene to find a 26-year-old man trespassing in the backyard, armed with a piece of timber and acting erratically. Despite attempts to calm the situation, a physical altercation ensued, and the man reached for the senior constable’s firearm,…
Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has made a startling revelation about his experience in an Australian immigration detention facility back in 2022. Djokovic, who was infamously deported from the country due to COVID-19 vaccination requirements, claims that the food he was served during his detention was poisoned, leaving him with high levels of lead and mercury in his system. A Nightmarish Experience Djokovic spent five days at the Park Hotel in Carlton, a facility notorious for its poor conditions, including maggots, moldy food, and inadequate medical services. The tennis legend has now come forward, stating that he suffered from health…
If you thought you saw a UFO hovering over Queensland, you’re not alone. Residents in the western part of Brisbane woke up to a spectacular sight on Thursday morning – a strange, oddly-shaped cloud that looked like an alien spaceship. But, as it turns out, this “other-worldly” phenomenon is actually a sign of the wild weather that’s been sweeping across the state. What are Shelf Clouds? The unusual cloud formation, known as shelf clouds or arcus clouds, was captured by locals in various parts of the region, including Gowrie Junction, Yalangur, and Glencoe. These clouds are characterized by their…