This week in Australia
Australia's week saw Treasurer Jim Chalmers announce higher-than-expected gas tax revenue, while political scrutiny focused on One Nation's expansion plans and the Tasmanian Premier's legal bill. Social concerns included young tradies targeted by get-rich-quick schemes and WA teens bypassing social media bans. Internationally, Australian media reported on Trump's response to Iran's peace proposal and an Australian surveillance aircraft's contribution to NATO operations.
About Australia
Australia, a vast continent known for its unique biodiversity, stunning natural landscapes, and vibrant multicultural cities, plays a significant economic and cultural role in the Asia-Pacific region. Its democratic government upholds press freedom, yet the media landscape is characterized by concentrated ownership, primarily by News Corp and Nine Entertainment. This concentration often sparks debate about media diversity, even as the country maintains a strong tradition of investigative journalism.
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Media landscape
Australia enjoys a free press, but its media environment is largely dominated by a few major players, notably News Corp Australia and Nine Entertainment, leading to concerns about diversity of voices. Despite this concentrated ownership, the country maintains a robust tradition of investigative journalism and public broadcasting through entities like the ABC and SBS.
To gain a comprehensive understanding of Australian news, consult both major national newspapers and the publicly funded broadcasters like ABC and SBS for diverse perspectives.
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Mates make historic flight in hot air balloon over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre
- A historic hot air balloon flight over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre narrowly avoided severe weather. - The flight was planned spontaneously by Steve Timmis and his son-in-law. - Pilot Trevor Wright guided โฆ
Commonwealth water policy blamed for 78 job losses at Australian rice giant SunRice
- Commonwealth water policy is blamed for the loss of 78 jobs at SunRice, a major rice company in Australia's Riverina region. - The company confirmed job cuts and changes to other positions after scaโฆ
Colombian quake toll rises as locals rally recovery efforts
- A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 241 people and injuring over 1,670. - Rescuers, soldiers, and volunteers are working around the clock to find survivors โฆ
Search for infant at Port MacDonnell wraps up, as police call for end to 'rubbish' chatter
- Police have ceased formal search efforts for the body of a three-month-old infant boy, Lewis, in South Australia's southeast. - The infant's mother, Helena Wright, and his 23-month-old sister, Hazelโฆ
Breaking: Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed's charges dropped
- All charges have been dropped against Ahmed Al Ahmed, who was hailed as a hero after the Bondi terror attack. - He had previously pleaded not guilty to assaulting and intimidating his father. - The โฆ
Zoo's attempted reunion between baby chimp and mum ends in aggression
- A baby chimpanzee named Cassie, born in June at Rockhampton Zoo, suffered a broken leg after its mother, Sile, dropped her. - Attempts to reunite Cassie with her mother and another female chimp, Marโฆ
Commonwealth Bank home loan applications fall 15pc since May
- Commonwealth Bank, Australia's largest home lender, reported a 15% drop in home loan applications since May. - This decline is attributed to three interest rate hikes and federal budget tax changes โฆ
Labor Ministers Defend Albanese's 'Melon' Gesture Amid AFP Probe Referral
- Australian ministers defended Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's comments about a gift of two melons from Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. - The opposition demanded an apology, caโฆ
Australia to host Bangladesh in rare Top End Test series this August
- Australia will host Bangladesh for a rare two-Test series in August, with matches scheduled for Darwin and Mackay. - The first Test begins August 13 in Darwin, marking Bangladesh's first tour of Ausโฆ
What happens if you forgot to do the census last night?
- Completing the census is compulsory in Australia under the Census and Statistics Act 1905. - While census night was August 11, forms can still be submitted afterward. - Failure to comply after a forโฆ
'Rude to say no': All Blacks icon performs solo haka against current team
- Former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu performed a solo haka against his former national team while playing for the Sharks. - Nonu, 44, stepped in front of his new teammates to perform the traditional chaโฆ
Male redback's bizarre death somersault during sex is in its genes
- Male redback spiders perform a self-sacrificing somersault during mating, encouraging females to eat them. - New research suggests this behavior is driven by genetics, offering an evolutionary advanโฆ
History beckons for Phil Sami after the hard life of a Gold Coast hero
- Gold Coast Titans player Phillip Sami is on the verge of becoming the club's all-time leading try-scorer. He is currently level with Anthony Don on 85 tries and has four games left to break the recoโฆ
The Office star Lucy Davis announces she has incurable cancer
- Actress Lucy Davis announced she has incurable stage 4 breast cancer. - She was diagnosed 18 months ago, with the cancer having spread to her bones. - Davis emphasizes the importance of getting any โฆ
Homeless mother's baby taken away while waiting for social housing
- A homeless mother in Australia had her two-day-old baby taken away by Child Safety officers while she was waiting for social housing. - The mother believes her homelessness and living conditions in โฆ
Drastic measures older buyers are taking to save for their own home
- A 53-year-old man has moved back in with his mother to help him and his wife save for a home. - This drastic measure is one of several strategies older buyers are employing to enter the property marโฆ
Trump Says FIFA Would Make 'Terrible Mistake' to Remove Infantino
- Donald Trump stated that FIFA would make a "terrible mistake" if it removed Gianni Infantino from his position. - Trump's comments came after weeks of silence following Infantino's unsuccessful Worlโฆ
Free period products made available in all ACT public schools
- All Australian Capital Territory (ACT) public school students can now access free period products without asking. - The initiative, which began with student lobbying, aims to end period poverty by pโฆ
12yo will walk 500km to talk with Prime Minister about paediatric care
- A 12-year-old boy named Dusty Langby is walking 500 kilometers to meet with the Australian Prime Minister about pediatric care in rural areas. - Dusty aims to raise $1 million for the children's chaโฆ
E-scooter injuries plummet following council ban, study finds
- A study found a significant drop in emergency department visits for e-scooter injuries after the City of Perth banned hiring e-scooters. - In the 12 weeks before the ban, 105 people presented with eโฆ
Coalition demands AFP look at leaked melon gaffe correspondence
- Australia's federal opposition has asked the federal police to investigate a potential leak of correspondence regarding the prime minister's "melon gaffe." - The leaked documents reportedly show a Jโฆ
Shut Sydney Chinatown cream puff eatery owes tax office $845,000
- Sydney Chinatown restaurant Emperor's Garden owes the Australian Taxation Office over $845,000 in unpaid taxes. - The Australian Taxation Office has applied to wind up the company, citing potential โฆ
Peaking inside the industrial kitchens cooking 80,000 meals for the troops
- Military cooks from various nations prepared 80,000 meals during Australia's Exercise Pitch Black. - The exercise involved over 2,500 personnel from 21 countries over three weeks. - Chefs aimed to pโฆ
Health watchdog bans alleged fake Melbourne doctor
- A man accused of posing as a doctor in Melbourne has been banned from providing health services in Victoria for at least 12 weeks. - The ban follows an investigation by Victoria's health watchdog inโฆ
Fraser confirms intentions for Carlton coaching job after hot streak
- Josh Fraser, Carlton's interim coach, now wants the permanent head coaching job after a successful 10-win streak in 12 games. - Fraser initially declined interest in the role but has changed his minโฆ
Trump's secret plane switch sparks debate over missile 'decoy' passengers
- Donald Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey to avoid an alleged Iranian missile threat to Air Force One. - Journalists and some White House staff were on the original plane, leading to ethical qโฆ
DRC's record Ebola outbreak hard to contain amid distrust and insecurity
- The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its 17th Ebola outbreak, which has become the largest in the country's history with nearly 4,400 cases. - Over 2,000 people have died, and the case fโฆ
'Dare to Dream' project combats lack of queer spaces in Sydney's west
- An art installation titled 'Dare to Dream' in Parramatta, Sydney, aims to create visibility and acceptance for the queer and gender diverse community in Western Sydney. - The project, a collaboratioโฆ
Australia's 'nation-leading' AI royal commission sparks debate
- South Australia's Premier Peter Malinauskas frequently uses the term "nation-leading" to describe government initiatives across various sectors. - Malinauskas announced a royal commission into artifโฆ
Female coaches in Australia triple, but 'misogynistic and abusive' behavior persists
- The number of female head coaches in Australian sports has nearly tripled since 2021, now exceeding 25% of positions in funded sports. - Despite this growth, many women coaches still face significanโฆ
Ukraine is attacking 'Russia's Amazon', and it could lead to a bigger prize
- Ukrainian drones have systematically targeted Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, over the past four weeks. - Kyiv accuses the company of supplying Russia's military and aims to disrupt iโฆ
'It won't fall apart': Leading Liberal says we don't need 'gold-plated' building code
- Australia's Liberal housing spokesman, Andrew Bragg, proposes drastically reducing the National Construction Code from over 2,000 pages to about 80. - Bragg argues the current code requires "gold-plโฆ
Refugee with disability from Pakistan finds 'dream job' at Sydney airport
- A new scheme in Sydney is helping refugees with disabilities find employment, overcoming previous challenges where they were often overlooked. - The program focuses on tailored support to address inโฆ
A NATO-like defence pact marks a pivot point in the Middle East
- Saudi Arabia, Tรผrkiye, and Pakistan have signed a defense pact resembling NATO. - The agreement aims to bolster security cooperation among the three nations. - The pact's signing has created ripplesโฆ
Three killed in suspected Houthi attack on Red Sea ship; container vessel hit off Pakistan
- Three crew members were killed in a suspected Houthi attack on an Egyptian-owned cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. - Separately, a container ship was hit by a missile off Pakistan in a suspectโฆ
Colombia Quake Death Toll Reaches 224, Over 2,700 Missing
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has resulted in 224 confirmed deaths. - More than 2,700 people are reported missing following the seismic event. - The earthquake caused buildings to collapse โฆ
Geelong Cats confirm Kolodjashnij unavailable amid concussion waiver controversy
- Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij will not play in the upcoming round due to controversy surrounding a concussion waiver in his contract. - The club has until Tuesday to respond to the AFL's inquirโฆ
Sydney Fugitive Arrested in Lebanon Accused of Directing Global Crime Syndicate
- George Dib, a fugitive suspect in a global organized crime syndicate, has been arrested in Lebanon. - Australian authorities accuse Dib of directing multiple drug shipments to Australia over the pasโฆ
Former Darwin councillor avoids jail for domestic violence offenses
- Former Darwin councillor Paul Arnold was sentenced to a two-year intensive community corrections order for domestic violence charges. - The charges included assault, deprivation of liberty, and propโฆ
Kelly Slater, 54, Advances at Tahiti Pro, Eliminating Gabriel Medina
- Surfing legend Kelly Slater, 54, advanced to the third round of the Tahiti Pro after defeating three-time world champion Gabriel Medina. - Slater, who retired from full-time competition in 2024, oveโฆ
The medics offering healthcare to homeless people 'no questions asked'
- Street Side Medics offers free healthcare to homeless and insecurely housed individuals in Canberra, Australia. - The service aims to overcome barriers like distrust, financial issues, and stigma thโฆ
NT Police say youth curfew not possible for Katherine amid crime fears
- Northern Territory Police stated they cannot implement a youth curfew in Katherine despite community concerns over a recent dangerous driving incident. - Police confirmed a 13-year-old and a 15-yearโฆ
Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Interest Rate at 4.35 Percent
- The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to keep the official cash rate unchanged at 4.35 percent. - This decision follows a slight cooling in headline inflation in June and a greater-than-exโฆ
NZ PM calls urgent meeting amid leadership speculation
- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called an urgent meeting of the National Party caucus amid increased speculation about his leadership. - The meeting comes less than three months befโฆ
'Never forgotten where he's from': Outback community pride for Crows legend
- AFL legend Taylor Walker announced his retirement after 19 seasons with the Adelaide Crows. - Walker, who hails from Broken Hill, expressed a desire to return home and win a premiership with his locโฆ
Bird flu vaccine to be rolled out to vulnerable species in captivity
- Australia will begin vaccinating vulnerable captive native species against the H5N1 bird flu. - The rollout prioritizes birds in captivity due to their higher risk of exposure. - This measure aims tโฆ
Aussie open water swim queen Johnson triumphs at Pan Pacs
- Australian swimmer Moesha Johnson dominated the women's 10km open water race at the Pan Pacific Championships in California. - She won comfortably, finishing over 26 seconds ahead of Japan's Airi Ebโฆ
How Gianni Infantino's FIFA leadership imploded over two weeks
- Three major continental football confederations issued a joint letter criticizing FIFA President Gianni Infantino's leadership. - The letter attacks Infantino over a failed plan to sell stakes in thโฆ
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs to feel 'in control'. How does it work?
- US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced she is freezing her eggs, a personal decision she will document on social media. - She stated the choice empowers her and allows her to feel more โฆ
'Seismic shift': Mฤori set to invest in First Nations projects under new deal
- Indigenous Business Australia and New Zealand's Waikato-Tainui iwi have signed a deal to invest in First Nations projects. - The partnership aims to channel up to AU$2 billion in assets from Waikatoโฆ
Perhaps the answer to my dating woes is to simply tell people who I am
- The author struggles with disclosing her disability on dating apps, often presenting an edited version of herself to appear "normal." - Disclosing her disability leads to immediate unmatches, dead-eโฆ
Victoria's work-from-home laws delayed until July 2027
- Victoria's proposed work-from-home laws have been delayed by nearly 12 months, with implementation now set for July 1, 2027. - Premier Ben Carroll is seeking further consultation with the business cโฆ
Dying woman urges PM to overturn 'cruel' law to save others suffering
- A dying woman is urging the Australian Prime Minister to overturn a law that restricts access to voluntary assisted dying (VAD) via telehealth. - Sandra Sarantou, diagnosed with aggressive lung cancโฆ
Limp Bizkit return to headline loud and proud Aussie festival
- Nu-metal band Limp Bizkit will headline Australia's Good Things festival, marking their return to the country since 2023. - The festival lineup features a mix of metal, punk, emo, and rock artists, โฆ
Potholes force cars off Calder Freeway as Victorian road anger rises
- Multiple vehicles suffered tire damage from potholes on the Calder Freeway near Gisborne, Victoria, forcing several cars off the road. - Drivers expressed frustration over the recurring pothole issuโฆ
Calvary considers new Launceston hospital at aged care site
- Calvary Health Care is exploring the redevelopment of its Sandhill Residential Aged Care site in South Launceston to include a new private hospital. - The proposal involves a rezoning application toโฆ
'Evidence is clear': Players association says brutal schedule behind injuries
- The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) attributes a surge in player injuries to the sport's demanding schedule and expanded tournaments. - High-profile withdrawals from the Canadian Openโฆ
Sydney Town Hall Square to get European-style grandeur with native trees
- Sydney will soon have a new Town Hall Square, designed with European influences and Australian charm. - The $150 million project involves demolishing seven buildings, including the Woolworths block,โฆ
Federal police urged to investigate 'concerning' subsea cable fault
- Two vital subsea communication cables off Perth, Australia, experienced faults simultaneously over the weekend, prompting calls for a federal police investigation. - The company owning the cables hiโฆ
Bird Flu Drives 50 Percent Cost Increase for Badminton Players
- Bird flu outbreaks have significantly reduced the global supply of feathers used in shuttlecocks, impacting badminton players worldwide. - The cost of high-quality shuttlecocks has more than doubledโฆ
Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' Actor and Former Congressman, Dies at 84
- Ben Jones, known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard," has died at age 84. - Jones passed away from a heart attack at his home in Virginia while awaiting a baseball game. - Beyond โฆ
Live: No change to interest rates expected as RBA board meets
- The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold interest rates steady at 4.35% at its upcoming board meeting. - The bank will also release updated economic forecasts for inflation, growth, and uneโฆ
'A lot of nerves': How it feels to pilot a Eurofighter Typhoon over Darwin
- Spanish Air and Space Force Captain Jaime Molina Cegarra described piloting a Eurofighter Typhoon as having "a lot of nerves." - The Eurofighter Typhoon is the fastest jet in Exercise Pitch Black, cโฆ
Gridlock ahead: Perth's industrial hub faces a decade of disruption
- Perth's industrial hub of Kwinana faces a decade of significant disruption due to major infrastructure upgrades. - Projects include upgrades to Anketell Road and the Kwinana Freeway to support AUKUSโฆ
Student's visa plea after helping Bondi terror attack victims
- An international student from Pakistan is appealing to the Australian government to allow him to stay in the country after his student visa lapsed. - The student, Abdullah Ashraf, was on compassionaโฆ
Albanese faces apology calls as Vietnam talks loom; Greens criticize opposition on gambling ads
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing renewed calls to apologize to his Japanese counterpart for a gesture made about melons gifted to him. - Albanese will hold talks with Vietnam's President Toโฆ
Charles Darwin University to meet KPIs for NT government funding after scandals
- Charles Darwin University will face new government guidelines requiring it to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for its funding. - The move follows a series of scandals, including a TAFE accredโฆ
US Music Guru Rick Beato Praises Sydney Teen's Debut Single
- US music producer Rick Beato praised 13-year-old Sydney singer Niko Karolia's debut single 'Sana'. - Beato highlighted the song's strong melody and effective songwriting techniques. - Karolia aspireโฆ
Car Insurance Premiums Surge Faster Than Inflation in Australia Amid Transparency Concerns
- Car insurance premiums in Australia have increased 8% in the year to July 2025, outpacing general inflation. - Drivers face significant price hikes with limited transparency from insurers, accordingโฆ
Why SA is holding a royal commission into AI
- South Australia will establish a royal commission into artificial intelligence, the first of its kind at such a high level in Australia. - Premier Peter Malinauskas announced the inquiry, citing AI'โฆ
Colombia earthquake: Rescue efforts continue after deadly tremor
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and injuring dozens. - Buildings collapsed in the Chocรณ region, prompting ongoing search and rescue operations. - The โฆ
Investors 'losing patience' with slow renewables rollout, report finds
- Investors are growing impatient with the slow rollout of renewable energy projects, according to a new report. - Delays in connecting large-scale renewable projects to the grid are deterring businesโฆ
Electric-blue flashes at Brisbane boat ramps caused by bioluminescent sea sparkles
- Bioluminescence, a glow produced by marine microorganisms called dinoflagellates, has been observed at Brisbane boat ramps. - These tiny organisms, known as sea sparkles, emit light when disturbed, โฆ
Antarctic mishap damages plane, prompts new safety protocols
- An Australian-contracted helicopter damaged a Twin Otter plane in Antarctica during a fuel transfer operation. - The helicopter's cable hook struck the plane's wing, rendering the Twin Otter inoperaโฆ
Quitting dream job over climate fears a 'no-brainer' for former pilot
- Former pilot Geoff Collis quit his 40-year career due to climate change concerns. - He found a new passion in baking during pandemic lockdowns and decided to pursue it full-time. - Collis believes tโฆ
Debut memoir deals with dating-app fatigue, fertility anxiety and egg-freezing
- Sheree Joseph's debut memoir explores themes of dating app fatigue, fertility concerns, and egg freezing. - The book deviates from Joseph's initial ambition to write a grand Australian novel, focusiโฆ
Where does your superannuation go when you die?
- Millions of Australians may not have a say in who inherits their superannuation upon death. - Individuals can check if their superannuation is at risk of not following their wishes. - The article prโฆ
'They will be taken over': Fresh threat for Philippines as dispute with China erupts
- China is increasing its presence with naval and coast guard ships near the Philippines' Thitu Island in the South China Sea. - A former Chinese diplomat threatened that islands like Thitu will be taโฆ
Israel rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, citing disarmament concerns
- US President Donald Trump announced a peace plan for Gaza involving Hamas laying down arms, which Israel's government has now outright rejected. - Hamas agreed to store its weapons under supervisionโฆ
Will the RBA blink on inflation as the property market slows?
- Australia's property market is showing signs of slowing, potentially influenced by recent tax changes. - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintains its focus on combating inflation, signaling a wโฆ
Police AI surveillance trial draws rebuke from privacy experts
- Western Australia Police are trialing live AI facial recognition technology, scanning over 130,000 people in Perth and Fremantle. - The technology compares faces against a police watchlist in real tโฆ
Is pet insurance worth it for Australians facing rising vet bills?
- Pet insurance is a growing but complex option for Australian pet owners facing rising veterinary costs. - While 86% of cat owners and 76% of dog owners are not insured, annual premiums can range froโฆ
'Loyalty doesn't pay': Car insurers asked to explain soaring premiums
- Australian car insurance premiums rose 8% in the year to July 2025, far exceeding inflation, according to an ASIC review. - Consumers complained about rising premiums, which were also significantly โฆ
'Unexpected' Closure of Adelaide Wedding Venue Leaves Couples Scrambling
- A popular Adelaide Hills wedding venue, Ondeen, has unexpectedly closed, leaving couples scrambling to find new locations. - Couples are facing significant financial losses and stress due to the abrโฆ
Thailand: Gunman kills one at government office; second shooting tragedy in days
- A gunman killed one man and wounded another at a government office near Bangkok, Thailand. - The suspect, a former politician, reportedly had a financial dispute with the victim. - This incident folโฆ
Trial begins in case of man accused of Bogie triple murder
- Darryl Valroy Young, 63, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in the deaths of Maree and Mervyn Schwarz and Graham Tighe, and the attempted murder of Roโฆ
My Brilliant Career cast reflects on 'defiant' Netflix adaptation
- A new Netflix adaptation of the classic Australian novel "My Brilliant Career" is set to be released this week. - Cast and crew involved in the production believe the adaptation's defiance lies in iโฆ
Woman cleared of Cassius Turvey's murder avoids jail for driving with no licence
- A woman acquitted of murdering Cassius Turvey has avoided jail time for driving without a license. - She was convicted of assaulting and unlawfully detaining others before the murder and received a โฆ
Victorian health watchdog issues warning over alleged fake doctor
- Victoria's health watchdog has issued a public warning about a Melbourne woman accused of posing as a doctor. - The woman, Assma Samadi, allegedly charged $20,000 for unapproved treatments and supplโฆ
Origin Energy Data Breach: Lessons in Cybersecurity Vulnerability
- Origin Energy reported a data breach affecting 900,000 current and former customers. - Cybersecurity experts warn that complete online security is impossible, and personal information shared online โฆ
BHP and Unions Both Claim Victory After Weekend Strike Action
- Unionized BHP staff have returned to work after a 48-hour strike at Port Hedland, Australia's largest export port. - Both the unions and BHP claim the strike had minimal impact, though unions assertโฆ
'Modern-day pirates': Calls to protect foreign cruise ship workers
- Foreign cruise ship workers are calling for improved conditions, with one senator describing their situation as a "floating sweatshop." - Australia's Anti-Slavery Commissioner is urging for changes โฆ
Real estate agent offers to repair 20 public housing homes for free
- A Canberra real estate agent is spearheading a campaign to renovate 20 vacant public housing homes. - The initiative aims to have the homes ready for tenants by Christmas, with tradespeople volunteeโฆ
Breaking: SA launches royal commission into artificial intelligence
- South Australia is launching a royal commission into artificial intelligence and its policy development. - Premier Peter Malinauskas cited AI's potential risks to society and the future of work if lโฆ
Former ambassador warns Australia's ties China could spiral again
- Australia's former ambassador to China, Graham Fletcher, warns that bilateral ties remain fragile and could deteriorate further. - Fletcher stated that Australia has quietly rejected China's attemptโฆ
Frydenberg says he will not be called as royal commission witness
- Former Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will not be called as a witness in the royal commission on antisemitism. - Frydenberg, a key advocate for the commission's establishment, expressed surpriโฆ
Travis Head aims to maintain opening spot ahead of busy 12 months
- Travis Head believes he can maintain his position as Australia's opening batsman for the next 12 months. - He scored three centuries as an opener during the recent Ashes series and is confident in hโฆ
ICAC hears lobbyist called 'toxic' faction 'a source of professional trouble'
- Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood described a Liberal Party faction, the NSW Reformers, as "toxic" and advised friends to leave. - The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating aโฆ
Accused Chinese people smuggler denied bail in Cairns court
- An alleged people smuggler, Hao Wang, was denied bail in Cairns Magistrates Court. - Wang was arrested in Weipa with 10 illegal migrants found in his hotel room. - His defense's 'fishing trip' alibiโฆ
Geelong Cats Board Holds Crisis Meeting Over Secret Concussion Deal
- The Geelong Cats are responding to the AFL's "please explain" regarding a secret concussion deal with player Jake Kolodjashnij. - The club board held a crisis meeting to discuss their response, whicโฆ