KUALA LUMPUR: The death toll in the Genting Highlands accident involving a van increased to seven after another victim, who was sent to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment, succumbed to his injuries. The accident near the 4.8km mark of Jalan Genting Highlands on Wednesday (Feb…

A national firefighters’ strike has been put on hold as members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) consider a new pay deal after a previous offer was described as “insulting”A national firefighters’ strike has been postponed after union members received an offer for a new…

Liberal MP Alan Tudge has announced his resignation from parliament, saying he has not taken the decision lightly.“It’s not been an easy decision for me, but it is necessary for my health and for my family, amongst other reasons,” Mr Tudge said. “While this profession…

ASPI Senior Defence Analyst Malcolm Davis says Australia must recognise that the balloon spotted over the United States was gathering signals and electronic intelligence.“If the Chinese floated one of these balloons across Pine Gap, for example, which will be a logical target for them,” he…

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says lobsters are likely to hit Chinese tables again as they are about to “lift its ban” on the purchase of Australian lobster.“This news comes after trade minister Don Farrell had a video conference meeting this week with his…

Housing Minister Julie Collins discusses the Labor government’s $10 billion investment into the Housing Future Fund.“Returns from this fund will be the principle mechanism to deliver on the government’s commitment that we put to people at the last election,” she said during Question Time on…