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The Queensland government has unveiled plans to open two dedicated schools for young people on youth justice orders, as part of its broader crime prevention initiative. According to The Guardian, the project is set to…
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has condemned the recent arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue, declaring it an assault not only on the Jewish community but on the nation as a whole. Speaking to media on Sunday…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the long-serving leader of Uganda, has once again been chosen by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) as its flag-bearer for the upcoming 2026 presidential election. At 80 years old,…
In a world where stress, anxiety, and disconnection have become part of daily life, one visionary educator and healer is using rhythm, joy, and laughter to spark a global transformation. That man is Professor Ras…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged federal assistance to Victoria following a suspected arson attack on a synagogue in East Melbourne on Friday night, an incident being treated as potentially antisemitic in…
A huge rescue operation is happening in central Texas after sudden flash floods killed at least 24 people and left many others missing. Among those missing are many children who were at a girls’ summer camp over the…
A senior federal official corruptly manipulated hiring processes to secure her sister’s fiancé a position in the public service, according to a newly released investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Commission…
Russia launched a record 539 drones, along with 11 cruise and ballistic missiles, against Ukraine overnight into Friday, striking multiple buildings and residential areas, according to the country’s air force. The…
Destructive winds and torrential rain have left tens of thousands without power in New South Wales, as emergency services scramble to respond to worsening conditions along the state’s eastern seaboard. A powerful…
A recent decision by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to temporarily suspend the operations of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) could lead to 14 million deaths within the next five…
A powerful coastal low-pressure system is set to batter parts of eastern Australia over the coming days, with authorities warning of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and hazardous surf from southern Queensland to the…
More than 80 per cent of unpaid superannuation [amounting to several billion dollars annually] remains unrecovered in Australia, with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) rarely imposing penalties on employers who fail…
Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek has dismissed Liberal Party objections to gender quotas aimed at boosting female representation in federal politics, countering claims that Labor’s longstanding quota rules undermine…
Police have charged a former Greens candidate, Hannah Thomas, following her arrest at a pro-Palestinian protest outside a Sydney manufacturing facility. The 35-year-old remains in hospital with serious facial injuries…
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, vowing to order further military strikes on the country's nuclear facilities if Tehran resumes its nuclear weapons program. Speaking from the White House on…
At least 34 Palestinians were killed by Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip late Friday and into Saturday morning, according to medical personnel, as the region continues to grapple with a worsening humanitarian…
The Australian government’s ambitious push to host the landmark COP31 climate summit in Adelaide next year has encountered a significant roadblock, as protracted diplomatic negotiations at the UN climate headquarters…
On Thursday night in Brussels, European Council summit held to to pass a new round of sanctions against Russia. However, EU leaders failed to reach consensus during this summit because of a firm resistance from Hungary…
Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) will start on Monday, June 30, with a total of 220,840 learners, including 120,635 girls and 100,205 boys, participating. Among them, 642 candidates with disabilities will receive…
In an electrifying Group G encounter at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup held in Orlando, Florida, Manchester City showcased their attacking prowess with a commanding 5-2 victory over Juventus. The win secured City’s…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged continued collaboration with former U.S. President Donald Trump in a joint effort to confront mutual adversaries, secure the release of hostages, and further peace…
As The Guardian is reporting, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended the recent American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear enrichment sites, asserting that former President Donald Trump had “decimated ……
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has declared that the Islamic Republic “delivered a heavy slap to the US’s face” following Tehran’s recent missile strike on a key American military base in the Gulf…
Once considered a niche market, three-bedroom apartments are becoming increasingly sought after in Australia’s tight housing landscape. Yet despite their rising appeal, they remain a rare find, the “golden unicorn” of…