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The King’s birthday long weekend is a time of celebration for many countries around the world. In Australia, however, this holiday signals more than just a day off work. It serves as a reminder that the country’s independence is still a work in progress, with many important issues left unresolved. Celebrating the King’s Birthday The […]
This recent development concerning Australia’s eSafety Commissioner and X (formerly Twitter) underscores the ongoing challenges and tensions at the intersection of global digital platforms, national laws, and online safety. The decision by eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant to withdraw her legal action against X for failing to fully comply with a takedown order highlights several […]
As the weather gets colder, a family of highly transmissible COVID-19 subvariants has been detected in Australia. The family, nicknamed FLiRT, is not as playful as it sounds and has been the key contributor to rising case numbers and hospitalisations across the country. Here’s a look at how many case numbers have been reported in […]
South Australia’s naval shipbuilding sector is moving to become more heavily involved in US nuclear submarine construction, well before work begins on AUKUS vessels. The SA government said it had struck a deal with shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) — which builds Virginia-class submarines — that would potentially allow SA companies to enter supply chains for American […]
The Albanese Government has listened to Australian women suffering endometriosis and complex gynaecological conditions like chronic pelvic pain and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). For the first time women will have access to longer specialist consultations, of 45 minutes or more, covered under Medicare. From 1 July 2025, two new items will be added to the Medicare Benefits […]
CANBERRA — Australians lost billions of dollars to a record number of reported scams in 2023, government data has revealed. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on Monday published its annual Targeting Scams report, revealing Australians reported over 601,000 scams in 2023, a new record and 18.5 percent increase from 2022. Despite an increase […]
WASHINGTON — The White House confirmed on Monday that a US soldier was detained in Russia over the weekend. According to reports by US media, a US soldier currently stationed in South Korea was detained in Russia, where he traveled on his own. The detention happened over the weekend and the soldier was accused of […]
Dire shortages of psychiatrists in regional Australia are leaving those patients struggling to access treatment with chronic conditions and contributing to the health professionals’ burnout in the workforce. A new Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) report has found that 94 per cent of regional psychiatrists say this lack of specialist healthcare […]
Australians have exposed a major issue with a lot of the merchandise sold for our national holiday – the fact that it has mostly been made in China. Debate has surrounded buying Australia Day-themed items and outfits for January 26 after major retailers like Woolworths, Kmart and Aldi all announced they wouldn’t be stocking any merch. Those who […]
Australia has paused a military exercise with the United States after a helicopter crash left four aircrew missing. The Australian Defence Force MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crashed into waters off the northeastern state of Queensland at around 10:30pm on Friday (12:30 GMT), Defence Minister Richard Marles said. “The families of the four aircrew have been notified […]
