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Louise Haigh Resigns as Transport Secretary After Guilty Plea Over Phone Incident
Haigh said she reported a work phone stolen after being mugged in 2013 but later found the phone in her home.
Former Indigenous Leader and UN Representative Stole Nearly $1M From Aboriginal Groups
The Indigenous Australian community says his sentence has ‘been a long time coming.’
‘Not Out of the Woods Yet’: WA Bushfire Triples in Size
Authorities have been fighting the blaze since Monday.
Home Affairs Granted Stronger Powers for Travel Bans and Deportations
The bill also grants more power for security measures at detention centres.
Environmental Activist Law Firm Ordered to Pay $9 Million After Losing Suit
The EDO was forced to pay the penalty after the judge considered it an active participant in an environmental campaign.
RBA Reforms Pass: Interest Rate and Corporate Governance Boards Split
The move comes after the Greens secured key concessions from the Labor government.
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Rules Out Digital ID
Under 16 year olds will be barred from accessing X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Reddit.
New Zealand’s Ban on Candace Owens to Be Tested in Court
The Free Speech Union says it intends to challenge the ban, claiming that immigration ministers incorrectly interpreted the law.
Pedophile Receives Life Sentence After Pleading Guilty to 300 Offences
Ashley Paul Griffith worked in childcare centres in Queensland, Australia where he assaulted his young victims.
Fat Molecule Holds Clues for Treating Diabetic Heart Disease
Globally, diabetes affects around 830 million people, accounting for over 10 percent of the human population.
Social Media Bans, Deportations: Key Laws Passed Overnight That Will Impact Australians in 2025
The Australian Senate was working up late on Nov. 28 passing over 30 bills.
Putin Says He’s Confident Trump Can Navigate Ukraine Crisis, Repair US–Russia Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes President-elect Donald Trump will be able to handle the escalating conflict in Ukraine and mend strained relations.
Reserve Bank Cautiously Optimistic About Inflation Drop
RBA holds cash rate steady as tight labour market delays inflation’s return to target, projecting stability by 2026.
