Award-Winning Journalist Lisa Wilkinson Makes Waves with Debut Historical Nonfiction Book: The Titanic Story of Evelyn Acclaimed journalist Lisa Wilkinson ventures into historical nonfiction, uncovering the untold story of Australia’s only Titanic survivor, Evelyn Marsden. The book is a meticulously researched and compelling account of Evelyn’s life, from her harrowing experience on the doomed ship to her life in the decades that followed. The Titanic Story of Evelyn is flying off shelves, with reviewers praising Wilkinson’s ability to bring Evelyn’s extraordinary life to vivid detail. This book is a great choice for mums who love true stories of resilience and…
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Hotel Owners Face 20 Charges Over Tragic Death of Young Woman Crushed by Wardrobe on Night Out A 21-year-old woman was found dead under a wardrobe at a hotel in Liverpool, UK, sparking a probe into the hotel’s health and safety record. The hotel’s owners, Britannia Hotels, are facing 20 charges of breaching health and safety regulations, including allegations of “unstable furniture” and windows that opened too widely. The tragic incident has left the young woman’s family and friends reeling, with her mother paying tribute to her “little bird” who was “gaining her confidence” before her death. The case has…
Australian Economy Built on ‘Systemic Exploitation’ of Migrant Workers: Landmark Report Exposes Widespread Underpayment and Modern Slavery Two-thirds of temporary migrant workers surveyed were paid less than owed under the Fair Work Act, with one in five underpaid by at least $10 per hour. International students alone are being underpaid by about $61m per week, or $3.18bn annually, with the total amount underpaid to all migrant workers likely to be “far higher”. The report found 34% of migrant workers experienced at least one forced labour indicator, a form of modern slavery, with many facing unsafe conditions, excessive hours, and long…
Winter Chills Australia: Frosty Mornings and Hazardous Surf Warnings Issued as Nation Divided by Weather Tens of thousands of Australians will shiver through icy nights and frosty mornings across the weekend Western Australia is the only state spared from the chill, basking in warm and sunny conditions Hazardous surf warnings have been issued for parts of NSW, with authorities urging people to stay out of the water The Bureau of Meteorology warns of thunderstorms and powerful southerly waves along the east coast As the nation gears up for Mother’s Day, a deep chill is set to grip much of Australia,…
‘Miracle Needed’: Two-Year-Old Girl Clings to Life After Savage Dog Attack in Queensland Home A two-year-old girl is fighting for her life in hospital after a brutal dog attack in a Queensland home The toddler was bitten on the neck by a Bull Arab-type dog that is now deceased The attack has sparked a warning from local authorities about the importance of containing and registering dogs Nine dogs are currently impounded in the region due to recent attacks, sparking concerns about public safety In a heart-wrenching scene, a two-year-old girl is clinging to life in a Queensland hospital after a…