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Pauline Hanson Defamation Trial Begins for Alleged Racism
The case centres on a tweet sent by the One Nation leader telling another senator to ‘pack [her] bags and piss off back to Pakistan.’
Australia Considers Legislating Against ‘Online Abuse of Public Figures’
The Labor government has opened a public consultation on the Online Safety Act to ‘keep Australians safe.’
‘Corporal Punishment’: Athlete Lodges $4 Million Lawsuit Against Club for Intense Training Session
If successful, the lawsuit will have wider implications for sporting organisations that often put athletes through challenging training routines.
Millions of Dollars for National Guns Register Sparks Concerns
Queensland Senator Matt Canavan said the government waste continues.
‘Where Is Humanity?’: Stabbed Christian Bishop Speaks Out Against Online Censorship
‘For us to say that free speech is dangerous that free speech cannot be possible in a democratic country—I’m yet to fathom this.’
Mining Giant Bid for Anglo American Rejected
BHP said the ‘potential combination’ of its and Anglo American’s assets would be pertinent at a time when demand on the mineral market is at all-time highs.
Victorian Premier Appears Before Indigenous Commission
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has joined the roll of senior politicians who have appeared before the state’s Yoorrook Justice Commission.
New Subsidies to Shield Breast Cancer Survivors From High Medicine Costs
The Australian government has subsidised a common medication prescribed to breast cancer survivors to prevent recurrence, making it affordable for the public.
ANALYSIS: Can Australia’s Online Regulator Restrict What Americans See on the Net?
Australia’s eSafety Commission is locked in a legal tussle with X owner Elon Musk, we explore just how much power this online content regulator has.
Tucker Carlson to Attend Australian Freedom Conference Events
Carlson is known for his strong opinions and willingness to engage in spirited debates with guests and has been criticised by some for his provocative style.
Australia Pledges Another $100 Million to Ukraine
Australia offers further support to Ukraine in their ongoing conflict with Russia, bringing the total contributions to over $1 billion.
BHP’s $60 Billion Takeover Bid for Mining Rival Anglo American Rejected
The proposal, if implemented, would position BHP as the world’s largest copper producer.
Active Antarctic Volcano Spews Out Gold Everyday
80 grams of gold per day, in the form of particles measuring 20-60 micrometres are emitted by Mt Erebus and can be found in the atmosphere up to 1,000 km away.
ASIC Bans Retailer From Centrepay for Targeting Vulnerable Indigenous Customers
‘ASIC’s move is a throwback to the stolen generation,’ Urban Rampage said in response to the ASIC ban.
Long COVID Condition Resolves Over Time, Study Suggests
Australian research finds that long COVID symptoms improved over time in their study cohort.
‘The Undoing of Civilisation’: What’s Driving the West’s Decline, British Pundit Discusses
‘The key problem we’re facing today is not necessarily military disarmament ... but moral disarmament.’
