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Alan Jones Case: Lawyer Questions Legality of Police Phone Search

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…

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Rafah Camp Plan: Humanitarian Zone or Crime Against Humanity?

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…

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Daycare Safety: How Parents Can Protect Young Children After Melbourne Abuse Allegations

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…

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Gaza Crisis and Global Silence: Humanitarian Tragedy in Plain Sight

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…

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NACC’s Two-Year Review: A Failing Investment in Anti-Corruption?

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) marks two years in operation this week. Introduced as a landmark reform by the Albanese government, the commission promised transparency, accountability, and justice. But as its second anniversary approaches, serious questions are being raised about its performance. Has the National Anti-Corruption Commission Delivered Results? The NACC reported receiving 2,260 referrals…

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Passenger Dies Onboard Emirates Flight, Delays Disembarkation at Sydney Airport

A tragic incident has raised aviation concerns after a passenger died on board an Emirates flight from Dubai to Sydney. The SCG flight emergency unfolded early Tuesday morning, prompting immediate action from emergency services and delaying passenger disembarkation. Emirates Flight Incident Delays Sydney Airport Operations The Emirates flight EK412 landed at Sydney Airport around 6:20am…

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US Enters Israel‑Iran War: What Happens Next?

The United States has launched strikes on Iran—an unprecedented expansion into the Israel-Iran conflict. President Trump authorized missile hits on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow. These sites included a deeply buried enrichment plant. This military move continues a pattern: it began with the Gaza war after Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack. Then…

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Over 55,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza conflict amid hostilities

Gaza Hostages and Aid Crisis: Tragedy, Tensions, and Urgent Humanitarian Need

In a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) recently recovered the remains of three hostages in the Gaza Strip, reigniting conversations about justice, loss, and the growing humanitarian crisis. The victims, identified as Yonatan Samerano, Ofra Keidar, and Shay Levinson, were taken during the October 7…

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