The Star entered a trading halt this morning after receiving "a number" of bids from companies interested in taking over the beleaguered casino operator.Following reports from the Australian Financial Review that Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos has a takeover proposal, Star Entertainment Group confirmed it had received "unsolicited" and "preliminary"...

A solution for the ballooning number of demountable classrooms in New South Wales looks far away, with the plan to build more permanent classrooms caught in a tug-of-war over funding.Demountable classrooms - often cold inside during winter and baking hot in summer - were established as what successive NSW governments said was a stop-gap solution for...

More than 30kg of methylamphetamine and $1 million in cash has been seized from a van in Melbourne's north-west.Police executed a search warrant on a Toyota HiAce van last Thursday parked on El Reno Crescent in Airport West after receiving reports of a suspicious vehicle.A commercial quantity of cocaine, $1.1 million of cash and methylamphetamine were...

A Canadian man will appear in a Sydney court today after allegedly trying to open a plane's emergency exit door mid-flight.It will be alleged the man was seen trying to open the door about two hours into the Vancouver-Sydney flight on May 14.Another passenger pulled him away.READ MORE: Helicopter carrying Iran's president reportedly suffers 'crash'Staff...

A line of crocodilian dog treats has been recalled in multiple states.Australian Crocodile Traders is recalling its crocodile feet products which have been for sale at independent retailers in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.The recall is due to metal being found in the product, which could cause illness or injury if consumed.READ MORE:...

A Perth gynaecologist has been charged with indecently assaulting a woman during a medical procedure.It will be alleged in court the 58-year-old Canning Vale carried out an assault on a female patient during a medical procedure he was assisting with in February 2022.At the time, the man was a doctor specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology, police...