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The next wave of law enforcement cameras designed to catch hooning drivers is about to be field-tested on NSW roads. Noise cameras will be rolled out across two council areas before the end of the year, as part of a multi-agency effort involving the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Transport for NSW and NSW Police. The […]
As the US election transfixes the world and viral videos about eating cats and dogs flood the internet, there was just one question asked of Kamala Harris that she deftly avoided directly addressing on debate night that will be the number one question asked of Anthony Albanese in our own upcoming election. I’d go as […]
Three years have passed since the United States, Australia and United Kingdom announced on September 15 2021 that they would enter into a security partnership called AUKUS. A major part of the deal involved the US and UK helping Australia acquire nuclear-propulsion submarines. This decision by the Morrison government controversially entailed backing out of a A$90 billion deal with […]
Children are growing up with access to endless streams of content — posts from friends and family, mindless but harmless entertainment, as well as posts from extremist influencers, pornography, violent videos, and other material with the potential to cause great harm. Those same spaces also expose children to possible abuse, cyberbullying and exploitation, while they […]
Thousands of protesters have been out in force in Melbourne this week to disrupt the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, where defence companies from around the world are showcasing their latest designs in weapons and technology. The activists are protesting the use of such weapons — in particular, allegations of use against Palestinian civilians by Israeli forces […]
Thirteen people got stuck in mid-air after a ride at a theme park in Australia malfunctioned. The ride stopped because of a “sensor communication fault”, an official at Sea World on the Gold Coast said in a statement. The passengers were stranded for about 90 minutes, and were given water and umbrellas as a protection […]
Australia is one step closer to establishing the Net Zero Economy Authority (The Authority) with legislation for its formation passing the Senate Thursday 22 August. The legislation is expected to get final approval when Parliament sits again in the week of 9 September. The Authority is integral to the Australian Government’s vision for A Future […]
In a major boost for the region the Prime Minister today announced the Albanese Labor Government will save the Great Barrier Reef Aquarium “Reef HQ” with an extra $100 million investment after the Liberals left it underfunded and doomed to fail. The project is expected to create more than one thousand jobs and give an […]
7 News，NSW has been hit by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake northwest of Newcastle. The earthquake struck near Denman in the state’s Upper Hunter region, about 135km from Newcastle, just after 12pm on Friday, according to Geoscience Australia. Residents reported feeling shakes from Port Macquarie down to Wollongong, with more than 1600 people recording it with Geoscience Australia. Magnitude […]
Independent MP Sophie Scamps has asked Health Minister Mark Butler why the government won’t support a full ban of gambling advertisements despite “irrefutable evidence” it affects young people’s mental health. Scamps asked: “The public health community is united in their call for a complete ban on gambling advertising. As the health minister, will you heed […]
