Victoria Appoints First Parliamentary Secretary For Men's Behavior Change To Tackle Rising Domestic Violence
Richardson's appointment coincides with an increase in gender-based violence occurring nationwide; the Counting Dead Women project reported that 31 women have been killed so far this year.
Gas Firms' Tax Evasion Costing Australia AU$13.3B In Royalties: Report
Six of Australia's ten LNG export plants, according to research by the Australia Institute, do not pay royalties to state or federal governments.
Kumanjayi Walker Inquest: Northern Territory Police Chief Admits To Ignoring Racism Claims In Elite Unit
Discriminatory texts and insults, as well as the Territory Response Group (TRG) issuing of discriminatory certifications, were among the disturbing examples of the racist culture that the investigation into the NT Police Force has uncovered.
Authorities Warn Australians Of Rising Remote Access Scams, As Losses Surge By 52% In Early 2024
Con artists were reportedly adopting the identities of reputable businesses to fool individuals into installing software that enables them to embezzle funds from bank accounts.
Pro-Palestine Protests: Opposition Urges Visa Revocation Of Foreign Students Amid Antisemitism Claims
The call for action takes place amid escalating hostilities around pro-Palestinian encampments, as students urge universities to sever relations with Israeli organizations among other things.
Immigration Minister Pledges To Challenge Appeals Tribunal's Visa Rulings That Spared Convicted Offenders
Home Affairs Minister Stephanie Foster disclosed that the department failed to sufficiently alert Giles about these important cases at a parliamentary committee hearing.
Penny Wong Condemns Israeli Airstrikes In Rafah, Calls For 'Humanitarian Ceasefire'
According to the Gaza Health Ministry, flames tore through the displaced people's tents, killing 45 people -- 23 of them women and children.
Bonza Airlines Gets 2-Month Extension To Find Buyer, Avoid Liquidation
The prolongation gives creditors facing millions in losses and the airline's 300 stood-down employees a glimmer of hope.
Perth Murders Prompt Premier Cook To Push For Tighter Gun Control
At a Monday afternoon press conference, Police Minister Paul Papalia confirmed that the accused legally owned 13 firearms.
Australia Prioritizes Military Aid Over Coal For Ukraine Despite Urgent Plea
"The support that we are providing now is very much focused on military support around allowing Ukraine to prosecute this conflict with Russia and that is where our focus is and that is where Ukraine wants our focus to be," Richard Marles, the defense minister, said.
Bird Flu Hits 2 Victorian Farms Leading To Culling Of 500,000 Birds Amid Egg Shortage Fears
A Victorian bird flu epidemic results in the culling of 500,000 hens, sparking worries about future price increases and shortages of eggs.
Ex-Marine Pilot Accused Of Illegally Training Chinese Military Can Be Extradited To US: Australian Court
Authorities in the U.S. claimed Daniel Duggan was paid $100,000 for training the Chinese pilots during his tenure at the Test Flying Academy of South Africa.
Western Australia To Introduce Tough Knife Laws Permitting Police to Conduct Random Metal Detector Searches
Knife Wanding Areas (KWAs) are zones that have been defined and will be set up permanently in areas like entertainment precincts.
Canberra Household Electricity Bills To Rise By $240 Annually Amid 12.75% Cost Hike
This hike is less than the expected increase of 17%, and will be somewhat mitigated for many consumers by a $300 power rebate.
Australia Braces For COVID Surge As FLiRT Variants Spread
Doctors claim that FLiRT does not produce a more serious sickness than its predecessors despite its apparent contagiousness.
Government Allocates $24M To Help 70 Native Species At Risk Of Extinction
Australia has pledged $24 million to combat extinction, but in order to ensure long-term preservation, environmentalists want stricter environmental regulations.
Coalition Proposes 25% Migration Cut Over 4 Years To Ease Housing Market Pressure
The Shadow Treasurer, Angus Taylor, backed the 25% reduction goal, pointing out that it would lessen pressure on the property market.
Child Recovers From First H5N1 Bird Flu Case In Australia; Separate Strain Hits Egg Farm
The child was understood to have returned from India in March, following which they tested positive for the avian influenza H5N1 strain.
Albanese Backs Raising Social Media Age Limit To Protect Young Australians
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has supported raising the legal age of consent to register on social media from 13 to 16.
Telstra To Slash Up To 2,800 Jobs Amid Financial Pressures
In the face of growing costs and stagnating revenue, Telstra has announced intentions to remove 2,800 roles, mostly from its Enterprise division, in an effort to cut costs and increase efficiency.
Tasmanian Hospital Faces Probe Into Additional 63 Cases Amid Claims Of Fabricated Death Certificates
The review was prompted following allegations by Amanda Duncan, a whistleblower nurse, about unreported fatalities and fabricated death certificates.
Police Urge Public To Avoid Vigilantism After Queensland Violence Leaves Ex-MP Hurt
Detective Inspector Kevin Goan urged the public to refrain from taking on a vigilante role, even as the police maintain a heightened presence to guarantee safety.
Electoral Officer Slams Social Media Giants' Reluctance To Tackle Election Disinformation
In addition to calling for preventative measures, Rogers emphasized on the rising threat posed by AI-generated misinformation.
Sussan Ley Calls For Sean Diddy's Boycott Following Assault Video As NSW Cracks Down On Domestic Abuse
In light of the situation, the deputy liberal leader urged Australian corporations to cease any ventures that financially benefit Combs and urged media outlets to stop playing his songs.
Treasurer Chalmers Calls Dutton's Proposal To Cut Immigration Levels An 'Unhinged And Risky Rant'
Chalmers criticizes Dutton's attempt to reduce immigration as he releases his budget proposals. Amid worries about the housing crisis, tensions over immigration policy increase.
Controversial Portrait Of Australia's Richest Woman Sparks Debate on Creative Expression
Rio Olympic freestyle gold medalist Kyle Chalmers along with chief executive of Swimming Queensland Kevin Hasemann rallied several Australian athletes to urge that the photos be taken down.
Court Exempts Environment Minister From Considering Emissions While Approving Projects
Even if these projects damage protected areas, animals, and the environment, the minister was not required by Australia's present environmental legislation to take its impact on climate change into account.
Australia To Introduce $100 Fast-Track Passport Option From July
Many Australians are being forced to wait weeks for their passports under the present system, with the only expedient choice being a more costly "priority" one for serious situations.
Senator Fatima Payman Calls Israeli Actions In Gaza 'Genocide,' Pushes For Sanctions
Payman said the government representatives were making "performative gestures" that, in her opinion, put oppressors' rights ahead of the oppressed.
Controversial Tasmanian Premier's Statue Vandalized Ahead Of Tribunal Ruling On Its Removal
The incident came to light Wednesday morning when the statue was found lying face down next to its podium, which was spray-painted with graffiti such as "what goes around" and "decolonize."