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Everything we know about garda car ramming in Dublin as two female officers 'left traumatised'

Commissioner Drew Harris described the scenes in Cherry Orchard as 'disgraceful and concerning'

Irish Mirror · Sep 21, 2022

Gardai have 'inadequate availability of resources' and were not properly trained to handle Cherry Orchard garda car ramming

On Monday, crowds gathered around the houses on Cherry Orchard Avenue, with footage emerging of the terrifying incident

Dublin Live · Sep 20, 2022

Beloved Big Guys Sausage Stand closing counter service due to pressures from pandemic and beyond

Big Guys Sausage Stand will close its doors later this month as COVID-19, inflation and corporate greed put the pinch on restaurateurs nationwide.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2022

Summit reforms apply to disability pension

People on the disability pension will be able to work extra hours without losing their benefits under changes to help boost the labour market.

AAP · Sep 4, 2022

Investment in free TAFE places must be matched with more funding for teachers: union

"If there's no teachers there with that industry knowledge and skills to teach then what are we going to do?"

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1, 2022

Driver who dragged garda on car in Kildare getaway hauled before special sitting of court

As gardai engaged with the man, who is a 22-year-old Romanian national, it’s understood they established he was already disqualified from driving.

Irish Mirror · Aug 29, 2022

‘Free riders’: NSW unions want to charge non-members for pay rises they broker

Exclusive: Peak body also wants employers to pay skilled visa applicants 30% above median wage to encourage local training instead

The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2022

Sydney small restaurants and bars feeling the bite from ingredient price hikes

Sydney's small restaurants and bars are feeling the bite from rising ingredient prices, rent hikes and staff shortages in a fatal double blow that is forcing some hospitality venues to close their doors.

ABC News · Aug 21, 2022

Liberal MP says Scott Morrison should reflect on his position in parliament as Labor flags broader inquiry

As the fallout continues from the revelation that Scott Morrison secretly appointed himself to five ministries, more politicians are speaking out on his actions.

ABC News · Aug 21, 2022

Dutton defends skills summit boycott

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has defended his decision not to attend the government's upcoming jobs and skills summit.

AAP · Aug 14, 2022