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Thousands of Australians took to the streets over the weekend to demonstrate in support of Gaza, amid ongoing tensions following the Israeli military operations in response to the Hamas offensive of October 7, 2023. According to the Palestine Action Group, more than 40 rallies were held nationwide,......
The Albanese government has announced a series of reforms aimed at cutting red tape and fast-tracking approvals for new homes, seeking to tackle Australia’s ongoing housing crisis. The measures include pausing further residential changes to the National Construction Code, establishing a “strike......
Australia’s east coast is bracing for yet another week of persistent rainfall and storms, with meteorologists warning that there is little sign of relief in sight. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, showers and thunderstorms are expected every day next week, stretching from Illawarra and......
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa Azin has appointed a new ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco. In a decree signed on August 13, President Noboa named Diego Fernando Morejón Pazmiño as Ecuador’s new ambassador to Morocco. A legal scholar and career diplomat, Morejón Pazmiño......
Qantas has canceled flights at twice the rate of its main domestic competitor, Virgin Australia, according to a new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The watchdog also noted that airfares have risen despite falling jet fuel prices. Virgin Australia canceled an average......
Australia’s largest bank, Commonwealth Bank (CBA), reported a record annual cash profit of AUD 10.25 billion for the year ending June 2025, representing a 4% increase compared to the previous year. The bank also announced a generous dividend payout of AUD 2.60 per share, totaling AUD 4.85 for the......
In the scenic town of Queenstown, New Zealand, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon met over the weekend to reinforce their countries’ historic partnership in a time of global instability. Despite the icy weather, their relationship appeared......
In a political climate increasingly seen as hostile to dissent, Australians are reclaiming their right to protest. Last Sunday, more than 225,000 demonstrators marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, calling for an end to Israel’s offensive in Gaza and rejecting growing government efforts to......
Sydney, August 6, 2025 – Gareth Ward, an independent member of the New South Wales Parliament in Australia, has been convicted of rape and sexual assault, but continues to refuse to step down from his position. The 44-year-old MP, who represented the coastal town of Kiama since 2011, is currently......
American swimmer Katie Ledecky added another chapter to her historic career by winning the women's 800-meter freestyle at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 2. This marks her seventh world title in the event, solidifying her dominance in long-distance swimming. The 28-year-old......
A major legal step has been taken in Australia, where several women who were subjected to forced gynecological examinations at Doha airport in 2020 will now be allowed to sue Qatar Airways. On Thursday, the Australian Federal Court of Appeal overturned a previous ruling, opening the door to legal proceedings......
A British photojournalist is recovering after undergoing emergency surgery for injuries sustained during protests in Los Angeles. Nick Stern, an experienced photographer originally from Hertfordshire, was struck by a "plastic bullet" while documenting demonstrations against Immigration and......
Queensland police have confirmed that remains discovered during the search for missing teenager Pheobe Bishop are human, marking a devastating development in a case that has gripped the community for weeks. Technology breakthrough enables crucial discovery The remains were located at approximately......
