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Gaza War Cracks Labor’s Muslim Support Base
Once staunch Labor supporters, Muslim Australians are now rallying behind independents and Greens in protest against the party’s ’soft diplomacy.’
Former South Australian Opposition Leader Convicted of Supplying Drugs
David Speirs had pleaded guilty to 2 charges of supplying drugs to another person but asked to be discharged without conviction. The court refused.
Coalition Pledges National Register for DV Offenders, Crackdown on Tech Abuse
The $90 million pledge includes national offender database, tech abuse laws, and faster family court settlements to close legal gaps and support victims.
AI Tools Tempt Learners to Skip the Basics, University Dean Warns
‘Sure, AI is a great tool, but for people who’ve never learned the basics, there is a temptation to sneakily use that instead of learning,’ Paul Darwen.
Hastie Backs Women in Uniform, But Holds the Line on Standards
Hastie rejected claims women lowered ADF standards, saying one standard applies to all, regardless of gender, and every role is open to all Australians.
Regional Council to Restore Australian Flag to Airport After Community Backlash
The local mayor says the flag was not removed on council orders.
Suicide Is the Leading Cause of Death for Young Australian Men
Men are dying in silence: A survey finds social isolation and masculinity myths are placing men’s lives at risk globally.
Labor Offers $32 Million for Men’s Wellbeing as Parties Battle It out on Health
A $32 million boost will fund awareness and training to help men be healthier, Labor has announced.
Face First: Western Sydney Airport Ushers In Biometric Boarding Revolution
The false positive rate on some systems sits at around 1 percent, which sounds tiny unless you’re that 1 percent.
Labor Minister Asks to ‘Silence’ Liberal Senator’s Microphone During Work From Home Debate
Minister O‘Neil asked media to silence Hume during a fiery discussion in which Hume said ’it’s not our policy' to send public servants back to the office.
71-Year-Old Store Owner Fatally Stabbed at Darwin Supermarket
A teenager allegedly stabbed him with an edged weapon before fleeing on a bicycle.
Will Trump Affect How Australians Vote?
One analyst says Trump is a bogeyman for the Left, a role model for the Right—but is not a decider for most.
Greens to Preference Teals and Fatima Payman’s Party Ahead of Labor
The move is in response to Labor not directing preferences to any party in Macnamara, a seat the Greens thought they could win.
Former UFC Fighter Joins the Election Bout to Fight Taxes, Red Tape
He’s a former volleyballer, an IT whiz and a martial arts champion. Elvis Sinosic continues his bout in politics.
Man Charged Over Deadly Spree That Left 22-Year-Old Woman Dead
The man has been accused of carjackings, a fatal crash, and shooting a 62-year-old who stopped to help crash victims.
Conservative NZ First Party Introduces Bill to Define ‘Woman’ in Law
Although the party is in government, it has had to introduce a Private Member’s Bill, meaning it may not have the support of its coalition partners.
Dutton Pledges $21 Billion Defence Boost to Protect Against Future Threats
Dutton says the Coalition will fund its defence plan by axing Labor’s recurring spending, including the stage-three tax cuts.
IMF Flags $13 Billion Tariff Blow, Australia Plays It Down
IMF has cut Australia’s 2025 growth forecast to 1.6 percent, down from 2.1 percent.
Small NZ Company Wins Contract to Supply UK With Drones Bound for Ukraine
The prime ministers of the two countries announced that a new joint defence partnership will be drawn up, to replace one signed in 2015.
Melbourne COVID-19 Curfew Was Not Based on ‘Public Health Advice,’ Emails Reveal
Melbourne endured one of the world’s longest lockdowns during COVID-19.
