Crowd watches as man climbs cruise ship ropes at Circular Quay

Dramatic Arrest: Man Charged After Scaling Cruise Ship Moorings in Sydney Harbour

Experts call for urgent environmental reform As political leaders spar over the path forward, experts stress the need for decisive action. Peter Burnett, an honorary associate professor at the Australian National University and member of the Biodiversity Council, remains hopeful that Labor is still committed to its environmental agenda. Government direction still unclear “Now we…

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People walking with umbrellas at Bondi Beach during stormy weather

NSW Braces for Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds, and Potential Flooding

NSW braces for severe weather system New South Wales (NSW) is on high alert as a potent weather system is set to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hazardous surf conditions to the region. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued warnings for the Hunter and Mid North Coast areas, with Sydney also expected to…

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Redfern apartment where domestic violence incident occurred in Sydney

Sydney Domestic Violence Incident: Woman in Critical Condition After Alleged Assault in Redfern

Woman critically injured in Redfern assault A 47-year-old woman is fighting for her life following an alleged domestic violence assault in Redfern, Sydney. Emergency services responded to reports of an incident at a unit on Morehead Street around 4:30 PM on Saturday. Upon arrival, police discovered the woman inside the apartment with severe head injuries….

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Young Australians struggling with debt and housing

The Harsh Reality of Modern Adulthood: Degrees, Debt, and Denial

A generational crisis takes shape The harsh reality of modern adulthood is no longer just a cliché—it’s a daily truth for millions. With skyrocketing education fees, crushing student debt, and a housing market that’s drifted far from reach, today’s young adults are navigating a vastly different landscape than the generations before them. What was once…

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Federal Court dismisses Ben Roberts-Smith’s appeal in war crimes defamation trial

Ben Roberts-Smith to Challenge War Crimes Allegations in High Court

Federal Court Unanimously Upholds Damning War Crimes Allegations Disgraced war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has vowed to continue fighting allegations against him, announcing plans to take his case to the High Court of Australia after an appeal was dismissed. The appeal, lodged in response to damning media reports, was unanimously rejected by the Federal Court, upholding…

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Go-Jo performing Milkshake Man at Eurovision 2025 semi-final

Australia’s Go-Jo Eliminated from Eurovision 2025: “Milkshake Man” Fails to QualifyKeyphrase: Australia Eurovision 2025

Go-Jo Fails to Qualify in Second Semi-Final Australia Eurovision 2025 hopes were dashed as Go-Jo, also known by his real name Marty Zambotto, was eliminated from the competition. Despite kicking off the second semi-final with his catchy song Milkshake Man, the Australian entrant did not make it through to the grand final. Fans had high…

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Christina Vithoulkas with her partner, challenging disability perceptions

Redefining Disability Through the Lens of Christina Vithoulkas: Australia’s First Female Para Drifter

A New Kind of Story Emerges An inspiring story has challenged the binaries of positive and negative and shown that a social-relational approach can change disability narratives, writes Melissa Marsden. Breaking Past Surface-Level Coverage A recent article in The Advertiser, based in Adelaide, dives deeper than usual coverage, offering a rare and nuanced look at…

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Aerial culling operation of koalas in Victoria, Australia

Labor’s Election Victory: Will Australia Finally Prioritize Environmental Protection?

Public Mandate Meets Political Silence Labor’s landslide victory in the 2025 Federal Election has sparked renewed hopes—but also serious concerns—about the future of environmental policy in Australia. The overwhelming support from voters, 96% of whom demand stronger action to protect nature and native wildlife, places immense responsibility on the new government. Yet, early signs suggest…

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Australian native forest logging causing deforestation

New Environment Minister a Win for Industry but a Loss for Environment

The appointment of Murray Watt as the new Federal Environment Minister has triggered intense criticism from Australia’s scientific and environmental communities. Many view this decision as yet another sign that the Albanese Government prioritizes industry over environmental protection. Critics argue the move sends a disheartening signal to those fighting to safeguard biodiversity and combat climate…

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Prime Minister addressing housing affordability

Why This Labor Term May Not See Sufficient Housing Reform

Australia’s housing crisis has reached a critical point, and many hoped Labor’s historic electoral win would usher in meaningful change. However, despite unprecedented political strength, sufficient housing reform may remain elusive this term. Labor’s 2025 electoral triumph stands out for three main reasons: the party secured a record number of seats, achieved this success with…

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