Australian News

Absolute scum

Key points:

• Alan Joyce will step down within 24 hours
• He says the company must focus on its renewal
• Mr Joyce says he is proud of many things he did as chief executive of the airline

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it will ask for Qantas to receive a steep fine if it can prove allegations the airline advertised tickets for already-cancelled flights.

Data shows annual rent increases in all major cities topped 10% last year as advocates warn low-income earners are being priced out of the market

Added 14 to the title to call out the exact date - October 14

Key points:

• Pareto Phone collected donations from charity supporters

• Cancer Council, Canteen and The Fred Hollows Foundation have confirmed donor data was leaked

• The telemarketer said forensic specialists are "urgently" analysing the data

Key points:

• Stan Grant has been appointed as a professor in the university's school of journalism

• The ABC said it supports his decision and hopes he will still be a contributor

• Grant said he is excited for the opportunity which aligns with his views and experience

Looks like they've been having a bit of fun with Barnaby watching the wrong game the other week.

Barnaby Joyce Congratulates Cathy Freeman on Incredible Race

Maybe the Russians should just focus on one thing at a time