Qantas to capitalise on Virgin Australia struggle, hundreds flee after fire at apartment block: Australia news live

Well the following post from firies in Sydney's south should be a warning to motorists to take care on rural roads.

Otford Rural Fire Brigade revealed they were called to two rolled vehicles yesterday after they lost control veering into the oncoming lane.

A flight in Europe has been evacuated after a vape exploded inside the cabin.

The easyJet flight was bound for London but passengers were forced to use the emergency slides before taking off in Crete after smoke filled the cabin following the explosion.

Witnesses said passengers were sent into a panic after they believed a bomb was onboard.

Read more here.

The body of missing Queensland influencer Joel Pringle has been found, his devastated partner has revealed.

Pringle, a father of two, was last seen in Cannonvale, just north of Airlie Beach, around 4.30pm on August 19.

“It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Joel was found late yesterday evening. Unfortunately he has passed,” partner Eve Houghton wrote online.

“We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has come together in the search for Joel — family, friends, and the many people who travelled from far and wide to help. We are incredibly thankful to the police, water police, SES, and local businesses that displayed flyers and posters.

“To everyone who offered their support and kindness — your love and care will forever be treasured by Joel’s family and close friends,” she continued, asking for “understanding and respect” as they grieve.

Police are not treating the death as suspicious.

Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.

Well here it is in it's full glory. A council promised to fight back against destruction of council-owned habitat lining Sydney harbour and they've done just that.

Lane Cove Council has shared an image of the final banner which is two metres tall and stretches seven metres.

"Trees shouldn't die for a view," the sign reads. Whoever killed those trees might reconsider doing anymore damage.

Here's a story we brought you yesterday that's certainly riled a few of our readers.

One British expat claims he's struggled to mingle with Australians because "it's really f***ing hard to have a laugh" with them.

We've brought you plenty of grievances from expats over the years but this one feels a bit personal. So where do you stand on it? Have your say below.

Now this story will make you take knife safety in the kitchen seriously.

A man in the UK died after he accidentally stabbed himself with a knife while trying to separate two frozen burgers, an inquest has heard.

Concerns were raised when the central Wales resident wasn't seen for more than a week, The Telegraph reported.

The inquest heard he lived alone and lay dead for several days before being discovered with a trail of blood around his kitchen and bedroom.

“The bottom drawer of the freezer had been left open and pulled forward in a position to access food items.

"The wound to the abdomen would have been approximately the height of the work surface."

Retired Australians staying put in their family homes has riled some amid a housing crisis, and experts are now suggesting if they won't sell up to make room for young families needing the space, they should help out in a different way.

QUT's Dr Lyndall Bryant says one solution is for older homeowners to rent out their spare bedrooms.

“If we can incentivise older Australians to rent out a spare bedroom, it serves the dial purpose of improving access to affordable housing and cost of living relief to vulnerable older Australians," she said.

She pointed to the 2021 census, which she says showed there are 13 million unused bedrooms within the existing Australian housing stock.

So would you move in with a Boomer? Have your say below.

Ellen Degeneres has addressed "getting kicked out of show business" and believes part of her downfall was the perception her trademark sign off on her hit show gave to the public.

She would tell viewers, "Be kind to one another", but the 66-year-old later faced intense backlash when a series of claims emerged that she was in fact "not kind" to those she worked with and met.

"The 'be kind' girl wasn't kind, that was the headline," DeGeneres says in a trailer for her new Netflix special For Your Approval.

"Had I ended my show by saying 'go f*** yourselves,' people would've been pleasantly surprised to find out I'm kind."

A man who was forced to give up work for personal reasons recently now has an opportunity to smile after landing $1 million on Wednesday night's Weekday Windfall draw.

"This will help me so much," the NSW resident told lottery officials.

“My mum quickly looked up the winning numbers and she was dumbfounded. I had to quickly calm her down because I thought she was going to have a heart attack!"

Australia's weather has been a real rollercoaster ride this year and today's temperatures perfectly sum up 2024.

There's a drastic contrast for state capitals in Australia's southeast, with Sydney enjoying highs of 28C, while Melbourne will struggle to a top of 16, with plenty of wind and showers.

It's a similar story for Hobart and Adelaide where temperatures will remain low. According to Weatherzone, the stark difference is thanks to an active cold front down south, which the NSW coast will largely avoid this weekend.

Now here's something you don't see everyday, despite what those overseas think is a normal Australian day.

A WA man captured the unlikely scene at KFC in Busselton on Sunday before sharing it on social media.

Filmed from the car park, the man captured the young roo through the store window as it hopped around dodging tables. At least two customers were inside the store who appeared rather unbothered by the native visitor.

A follow-up clip shows the animal finally escaping through the door before bouncing across the car park to freedom.

Read more here.

Australian mortgage holders have woken to chatter about a potential interest rate cut after the US Federal Reserve cut the cash rate by 0.50 per cent — the first downward move since 2020.

Yahoo Finance contributor Stephen Koukoulas has argued Australia is primed for a cut and that the Reserve Bank of Australia is "looking sillier by the day" as other developed nations deliver relief.

Politicians are doing the rounds on morning radio and television and don't seem to convinced Australia will follow suit.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia and the US are two very different kettles of fish.

Our cash rate has been held at a peak of 4.35 per cent, where the US hit a height of 5 per cent.

“Inflation peaked higher in the United States, and interest rates peaked higher in the United States than they did here,” Albanese said on ABC Radio. “They’re cutting off a higher rate.”

Treasurer Jim Chalmers told Today the US move was "pretty much expected".

The unemployment figures are out at 11.30am today. which could be a bigger sign that a rate cut is needed.

Chalmers claimed Australia's jobs market has remained "resilient". But we will see.

It's a good time to be a Swans fan with the AFL team in the midst of an impressive season where they finished top of the ladder.

And attendances show it, with the club set to welcome more than 500,000 fans across the season for the first time ever, the Daily Telegraph reported.

So it begs the question, in a city dominated by NRL, are the Sydney Swans the biggest team in NSW? Have your say below.

Joe Biden eventually succumbed to mounting pressure over his campaign for a second term as US president. In the build up to his decision, he grew increasingly frustrated with suggestion he wasn't fit for office due to his age. But now he's made way for Kamala Harris, it appears he's able to see the funny side of it all.

The 81-year-old joked he'll be looking for work when his term finishes later this year, asking none other than American actress Jessica Alba for a job as she visited the White House as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

"Jessica, thank you for the introduction. I see you are an actor, producer, advocate, author, and she knows how to build companies. Jessica, if I'm really good, maybe you can get me a job? God, love you."

More than 250 people were forced to flee an apartment building in the middle of the night after a car crashed into the complex before bursting into flames.

Emergency crews were called to the building on Gladstone Street in Sydney's Merrylands shortly before 3am on Thursday after reports of a fire.

A stolen Toyota Rav4 had crashed into the lobby of the building and erupted in flames. Footage from the scene shows flames leaping from the building as residents fled the building in the dark. Residents were evacuated as a precaution and no one was hurt.

Qantas has submitted plans to expand its number of flights to Tokyo as it looks to capitalise on Virgin Australia's struggle to fill flights.

Japan has become Australia's favourite tourist destination, overtaking Bali, and with Virgin Australia giving up its Cairns-Tokyo flight after a lack of travellers opting for the route, Qantas has pounced to claim the extra spot made available at Tokyp Haneda airport, Executive Traveller reported.