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Visa Processing Blowout Strains Australia’s Skilled Migration System The blowout in skilled visa processing times is raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of Australia’s immigration policies. As skilled workers face longer delays, the cracks in the Government’s migration system have begun to show in plain sight. Processing Times Triple for Subclass 482 Visas The average…
Repression and Resistance: The Politics Behind the Israeli Embassy Shooting Shutting down conversation around the Israeli embassy shooting isn’t a solution—it’s a silencing tactic. As writer Tom Tanuki points out, when society avoids discussing violence, it risks equating critique with complicity. This piece explores the political, moral, and ethical layers of the embassy shooting, delving…
AFL Legends Reunite for Historic Milestone In a deeply moving moment for Australian sport, Adam Goodes returned to the SCG on Saturday night, marking his first major appearance with the club since retiring. Joined by coach Paul Roos and fellow 2005 Sydney Swans premiership legends, Goodes led the commemorative walk from Swans HQ to the…
Exposing the Myths Behind Australia’s $3 Million Super Tax Reform Anxiety around super reform driven by misconceptions The growing anxiety surrounding Labor’s proposal to reform superannuation tax for those with over $3 million in their accounts is largely based on myths. Financial expert Harry Chemay takes a close look at these misconceptions and lays them…
Long-running rail pay dispute finally resolved The long-standing pay dispute between the NSW government and train unions that disrupted travel for months has finally reached a resolution. A 12 per cent pay rise over three years has been agreed upon after negotiations in the Fair Work Commission. This breakthrough comes after continuous tension that resulted…
Senate preferences distributed across four jurisdictions Buttons have been pressed to electronically distribute preferences for the Senate in Victoria, the ACT, Queensland, and Western Australia. Labor has gained a Senate seat from the Liberals in Victoria, marking a notable shift since the last time these seats were contested in 2019. In Victoria, Labor now holds…
Club Confirms Balta Will Play in the VFL Richmond coach Adem Yze has addressed the ongoing situation regarding star defender Noah Balta’s availability, confirming the club’s decision to have him play in the VFL rather than risk complications during their AFL clash against GWS. “We’d be getting a bit cute if we did that,” Yze…
Joy Turns to Panic During Victory Celebrations Hundreds of thousands of Liverpool Football Club fans filled the city streets to celebrate their English Premier League title. Joy turned to horror shortly after 6 p.m. when a grey Ford Galaxy drove into the packed crowd just minutes after the club’s open-top bus had passed through. Dozens…
A Whistleblower Forced to Plead Guilty In a courtroom filled with tension and silent support, Richard Boyle stood before South Australian District Court Judge Liesl Kudelka, quietly pleading guilty to four charges related to his courageous act of whistleblowing against the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). His admission wasn’t born from guilt but necessity, forced by…
North Shore Incident Halts Major Train Routes Train commuters across Sydney experienced major disruptions on Monday following an emergency incident on the North Shore line. Services were halted between Central and Hornsby as emergency responders addressed the situation near Artarmon Station, causing significant inconvenience for travelers during peak hours. Broader Impact Across Sydney Rail Network…
