Tom Cowie
Brisbane Times
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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‘Arrogant’: When a Qantas Club ‘lifetime’ membership card isn’t actually for life
When Catriona Wilson opened the mail and received her new Qantas Club membership card, it included an unexpected – and welcome – detail. → Read More
Liberal MPs fear teal wave could see Frydenberg lose his seat
Meanwhile, Labor MPs are growing frustrated with the party’s campaign headquarters, singling out an inexperienced team and a disjointed media strategy. → Read More
Fruiterers peel off as Preston Market redevelopment looms
The two empty stalls reflect a northern suburbs institution being buffeted by the forces of gentrification, rising real estate prices and the pandemic. → Read More
Archibald Prize finalists turned alleged drug dealers arrested over meth haul, sawn-off shotgun
They are considered rising stars of the art world who were both finalists in this year’s Archibald Prize. But a court heard this week that their friendship allegedly spilt over into a major drug dealing enterprise. → Read More
COVID boosters fast-tracked to five months gap, making millions more eligible for third shot
Australia’s COVID-19 booster shot program will be accelerated, with people now eligible for a third shot of a COVID-19 vaccine after five months. → Read More
Split reaction to Eddie McGuire’s departure over racism at Collingwood
Prominent AFL figures have mourned Eddie McGuire’s exit after 23 years as Collingwood president, while those calling for his resignation over racism at the club welcomed the departure. → Read More
Storms in western Victoria cause widespread power outages
Storms have swept through western Victoria causing widespread power outages, with Geelong among the hardest hit areas. → Read More
How did the long summer holiday evolve?
Where did the idea of taking time off come from? How have summer holidays evolved? And how are we holidaying during COVID-19? → Read More
Mask rule could make way as Victoria gets closer to eliminating COVID-19
Victoria's mask policy is expected to be relaxed as soon as next week, with experts anticipating that face coverings will be among the restrictions eased by Premier Daniel Andrews on Sunday. → Read More
Meat worker at centre of abattoir cluster sparked Sunshine Hospital scare
A worker from a Melbourne abattoir closed due to a coronavirus outbreak sparked a COVID-19 scare at Sunshine Hospital after he tested positive while being treated for a severed thumb. → Read More
'Give a bit': the people championing a little touch of kindness
A toilet paper fairy, an envelope stuffed with cash and hundreds of free meals. Although we've seen COVID-19 bring out the worst in people, it is also inspiring random acts of kindness across the globe. → Read More
'Gutted': Restaurants closed as George Calombaris' food empire collapses
Only Yo-Chi frozen yoghurt outlets have survived the collapse of the food empire founded by the former MasterChef star who says he is devastated. → Read More
Flash-flood threat as large hail batters Melbourne in peak-hour storms
Large hailstones and heavy rain are lashing Melbourne causing flash flooding, although the wild weather is helping clear the smoke haze that has blanketed the city for days. → Read More
'Take the party with you': how the Esky became a cultural icon
The Esky has been a staple of Australian life. How has it evolved – and what does it mean now? → Read More
Rescuers tell of 'horrific' injuries after White Island eruption
Nearly all the wounded had burns covering more than 30 per cent of their body. Recovery operations on the island are being hampered by dangerous conditions. → Read More
'This isn't over': Woman who won police shooting payout demands justice
'A payout isn't going to make me feel safe,' says the woman shot by police at a nightclub swingers party. 'The shooters are still out there and are criminals in my eyes.' → Read More
The $2 toy gun that cost police a record payout of more than $3 million
Police who shot a couple engaged in a sex act said a gun was pointed at them. But the plastic snubnosed revolver was such a clear fake a judge said it 'would be obvious to a five-year-old'. → Read More
Women breadwinners still doing most of the housework: survey
Traditional gender roles are stubbornly refusing to shift when it comes to the family breadwinner, a long-term survey has found, with men enjoying substantially higher pay than female providers while doing less work around the house. → Read More
Fixie-riding, hash-brown-eating vegan wins 6800km bike ride in record time
Four years ago, Abdullah Zeinab was riding his single-speed bike down St Kilda Road to work as a labourer. Now the Melburnian is an ultra-endurance champion. → Read More
Tears then laughter as Belle Gibson cries poor over $410,000 fine
"You can see what I mean about my empathetic nature," the convicted fraudster told the court. → Read More