EXPLAINED: 13 | Vintage Vibes

Australians use trusts at 20 times the rate as the UK

Australia's higher use of discretionary trusts compared to other economies suggests a greater reliance on the structure for tax minimisation, an economist says.

AAP · Nov 6

Rocky start for the 'Jess Express' on maiden outing

It's been a bumpy start on the first official day of the election tour for the Victorian Liberal Party after its campaign bus hit part of a shopfront.

AAP · Nov 6

Holocaust survivor succumbs to Bondi gunshot wounds

A 90-year-old holocaust survivor has died after months in and out of hospital following her shooting in December's horrific Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

AAP · Nov 6

Region's $1b 'cultural backbone' set to finally open

Ahead of its official opening, those behind Sydney's biggest cultural project since the Opera House hope it will bring another part of the city to new life.

AAP · Nov 6

Father accused of murdering son claims self-defence

A man has maintained he did not intend to kill his son when he stabbed him to death in the family home after an argument escalated into a physical altercation.

AAP · Nov 6

'Bigger fish': Swans women focused despite new scandal

Sydney coach Colin O'Riordan patiently fielded several questions about club culture ahead of the Swans' historic first home AFLW final this Sunday.

AAP · Nov 6

'Uncool' pollies told to give combat sports a chance

Combat sports organisers have asked for help not hindrance as state politicians examine emerging and often brutal competitions.

AAP · Nov 6

Woody and friends light up beloved Christmas tradition

Sheriff Woody, cowgirl Jessie and Buzz Lightyear are all in place in a famous retail display as the Myer Christmas Windows prepare to bring magic to Melbourne.

AAP · Nov 6

MP injured in alleged attack has condition downgraded

After an alleged attack outside her electorate office left her fighting for her life with both legs amputated, an independent MP's condition has improved.

AAP · Nov 6

System silos are harming sexual abuse survivors

Regulators are pushing for urgent systemic change, as Australia's sexual violence commissioner warns that a lack of coordination is hurting victims.

AAP · Nov 6