Growing concern surrounds the inclusion of YouTube in Australia’s under-16 social media ban. The eSafety Commissioner’s research reveals alarming trends of harmful content exposure to younger viewers, especially children under 13. Yet YouTube creators and child-focused entertainers argue that banning the platform could undermine education and creativity for millions of families. eSafety Data Reveals Alarming…
Alan Jones’ legal team challenges police phone search in sexual assault case The legal battle surrounding Alan Jones’ charges intensified after his lawyer raised serious concerns about the legality of a phone search conducted by NSW Police. The issue was brought before Sydney’s Central Local Court on Tuesday, where Jones’ defence team questioned whether due…
Serious golf cart accident injures woman on Sydney’s Northern Beaches A woman in her 60s suffered serious injuries after a golf cart accident at Long Reef Golf Club in Sydney. The incident occurred just before midday on Thursday when the woman fell from the cart before being struck by it. Emergency services responded quickly. NSW…
Polar storm lashes NSW with final burst of extreme weather NSW wild weather continues to disrupt daily life, as the last wave of a brutal polar system slams the state and the ACT. This final blast brought damaging winds, freezing air, and dangerous conditions, leaving a child injured and causing widespread destruction. Wind speeds peaked…
E-bike misuse in Sydney ignites major safety concerns A group of teens riding Lime e-bikes through a busy Sydney food court has drawn sharp public criticism. The footage, uploaded to Reddit, captured at least four young riders speeding through the George Street Event Cinemas complex, sparking a surge of angry reactions online. “Am I the…
Controversial Camp Proposal Sparks International Outrage Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has proposed relocating up to 600,000 Palestinians into a sealed ‘humanitarian city’ on Rafah’s ruins. Entry would require strict security checks, and residents would be barred from leaving. Eventually, the camp would house all 2.1 million Gaza residents, built during a proposed 60-day ceasefire.This plan…
RBA Stalls on Rate Cut While Chasing Old Data The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has chosen not to lower interest rates, again delaying action while awaiting outdated economic data. Six of the nine board members have decided to wait for confirmation of inflation trends through the June quarter CPI, which won’t be released until…
Right Boot Robbery Baffles Brisbane Shoe Boutique In an odd twist of retail crime, a Brisbane boutique shoe store has been left baffled after a thief stole 52 right-foot boots, leaving behind all their mismatched left counterparts. The theft occurred outside Shoe Fashions, a family-run store in Kenmore, during the night. The stolen boots were…
Maroons Seize Victory with Strategic Brilliance and Heart Queensland’s State of Origin 2024 triumph will go down as one of the most compelling sporting comebacks in Australian rugby league history. After a disastrous performance at home in Game 1, the Maroons stunned everyone with consecutive wins on enemy turf, dismantling a confused and crumbling NSW…
The father of the alleged Heckenberg crash driver has admitted to obstructing police after the tragic 2023 collision that killed two siblings. Kagadour Hanna Kokozian, 63, appeared in Campbelltown Local Court this week, facing charges for hindering police and concealing an offence. He pleaded guilty to both offences, acknowledging he falsely reported his son’s vehicle…
Parents across Melbourne are alarmed after a childcare worker faced 70 abuse-related charges this week. The allegations include sexual penetration and producing child-abuse material via electronic services. With over 1,200 children now needing testing, many parents wonder: what can I do to ensure my child’s safety at daycare? 1. Inspect the Childcare Environment Choose a…
Destruction in Gaza and the World’s Inaction The ongoing Gaza crisis has evolved into a humanitarian catastrophe marked by mass civilian casualties and deliberate infrastructural devastation. The destruction has unfolded before the global media, yet political and diplomatic paralysis dominates international response. Despite widespread horror, world powers remain largely silent or complicit. Dr. Lee Duffield…
