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What to Know About the Federal Worker Layoffs
Due to DOGE’s findings, layoffs have spread, recently reaching the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which laid off thousands of probationary workers.
Two Men Charged Following Anti-Semitic Attacks on Homes, Cars in Sydney
NSW Police have doubled the resources of Strike Force Pearl, a taskforce investigating anti-Semitic attacks.
Queensland Credit Rating Outlook Downgraded to Negative
The Liberal-National government warned the cost of borrowing would be higher.
2 Killed in Midair Plane Collision Over Arizona
The crash involved a Cessna 172S and a Lancair 360 MK II, which are small, single-engine aircraft
Delta Flight Crash in Toronto—What We Know So Far
Airport CEO says the week before the crash, two storms brought the area more snow than they experienced the entire previous winter.
What to Know About the White House’s Dispute With AP
The White House limited AP reporters’ access in response to the news agency’s refusal to adopt ‘Gulf of America.’
Independent School Enrolments Up 18 Percent Over Five Years, Public Schools Up Just 1 Percent
Retention rates have also improved across the board with less students dropping out.
Hung Parliament ‘Worst Possible Outcome’ for Australia’s Impending Federal Election: Shadow Minister
Recent polling shows the Coalition ahead of Labor on a 51-49 two party preferred basis
Jewish Group Urges Screening for ‘Dangerous Extremists’ Among Health Staff After Nurse Kill Threats
NSW nurses Sarah Abu Lebdeh and Ahmad Rashad Nadir have both been deregistered after their alleged threats against Israeli patients.
Trump Restores Plastic Straws—What to Know
The order ends federal ‘procurement and forced use of paper straws,’ ending what Trump called an ‘irrational campaign.’
Bird Flu Detected in Victoria, Farms Placed in Quarantine
The virus strain is the H7N8 strain, separate from the outbreak in 2024.
Judicial Impeachment: How It Works and Why It’s in the Spotlight
The Constitution indicates that federal judges can be impeached and removed from office for ‘treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.’
Candace Owens Takes Australia to High Court Over Visa Ban
Her tour is still up in the air as she challenges a visa refusal by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke in the High Court.
2 Weeks Since the Washington Air Crash—What to Know
The remains of the passengers and recording devices from both aircraft have been recovered.
What to Know About Trump’s New Intelligence Advisory Board
The White House called the members a ‘distinguished and trusted group of Patriots.’
What to Know About Trump’s Halt to the CFPB
The acting director of the consumer agency put a freeze its activities. Critics say consumer protection should return to banking regulators and the FTC.
‘Trapped by the Flames’: 13 Lithium Battery Fires in a Week in NSW
So far this year, FRNSW has fought 25 lithium-ion-related fires.
Opposition Claims There Is an $11 Billion Hole in Budget
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has defended the government’s budget and said costings are clear.
Power Prices Could Surge 20 to 35 Percent Due to Net Zero: Moody’s
The net zero transition will cost between $150 billion and $190 billion, according to Moody’s.
California Gem Mines Steeped in Rich, Colorful History
Chinese Empress Dowager Cixi’s fascination with ‘pink jade’ triggered gem fever.
