Tragic Fire Claims Life in Sydney’s Inner West Late Friday night, a devastating fire broke out in Sydney’s Inner West, claiming the life of an elderly woman and leaving a community in shock. The NSW Police and emergency services were called to Westbourne Street in Petersham around 11:50pm after reports of a blaze that had…
Albanese Government Moves to Remove Chinese Ownership from Port of Darwin Government pushes forward despite no proven national security risk The Albanese government appears to be fulfilling its promise to remove Chinese company Landbridge from the Port of Darwin—an effort that underscores its intent to outmaneuver opposition pressure on national security. Despite no proven risk…
Pentagon’s AUKUS Review Raises Strategic Concerns in Australia The Pentagon’s decision to review the landmark AUKUS agreement—a trilateral security pact between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia—has sparked anxiety in strategic circles. While the review is being positioned as part of Donald Trump’s “America First” policy framework, the reality is far more complex….
Labor prioritises cost-of-living over larger surplus The Victorian Labor government has chosen to sacrifice a larger budget surplus in favor of delivering meaningful cost-of-living relief to residents across the state. In the lead-up to the budget announcement, Treasurer Jaclyn Symes revealed that the 2025–26 operating surplus will be $600 million, marking Victoria’s first budget surplus…
A decade after his legendary on-field performance, Jarryd Hayne returns to State of Origin—not in boots, but with his children by his side. Family Moments in the Origin Spotlight Jarryd Hayne, once a powerhouse in the New South Wales Blues lineup, marked a touching milestone as he attended the 2025 State of Origin decider with…
Sydney Train Chaos Leaves Commuters Stranded Amid Peak-Hour Power Fault Sydney train chaos erupted on Tuesday afternoon as widespread power and wiring failures shut down key rail services just before peak hour, leaving thousands of commuters stranded and scrambling for alternatives. The incident crippled operations on the T1, T2, T3, and T9 lines, sparking delays,…
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…
A hand‑written strata notice has ignited tensions in a Sydney apartment block. Long‑time resident Francesca Castelli placed an abrupt warning on the lobby wall, insisting “BIKES CAN NOT BE LOCKED IN THE APARTMENT LOBBY AS THEY ARE A FIRE ESCAPE HAZARD AND THE POLICE WILL BE NOTIFIED IF NECESSARY.” Francesca vs. New Tenants: Generational Showdown…
Australia’s Super Tax Reform: A Fair Shift or a Media-Driven Panic? As Labor inches closer to finalizing the so-called “super tax” with the Greens, a thunderstorm of misinformation continues to swirl. Let’s unpack the real story behind the noise, distortion, and elite outrage. The media frenzy has painted the reform as a doomsday device aimed…
Koalas Face Extinction Amid Government Negligence The rapid and ongoing destruction of koala habitats in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia amounts to nothing less than koala genocide. The trajectory is clear — extinction looms unless immediate action is taken to reverse environmental policies and protect what remains of the natural bushland. A Legacy of…
Flood Crisis Grounds Flights and Disrupts Commutes Thousands of Australians are facing severe travel disruptions as catastrophic floods continue to sweep across New South Wales, leaving devastation in their wake. Heavy rains that have already claimed lives and stranded tens of thousands have now shifted their wrath toward Sydney, grounding flights and causing widespread train…
The excitement of NRL Round 16 has brought strategic decisions for SuperCoach players navigating injuries, byes, and Origin impacts. With Penrith Panthers resting stars like Nathan Cleary and Brian To’o, fans and fantasy managers alike are recalibrating their strategies for this pivotal round. SuperCoach buy/sell analysis has highlighted key player movements crucial for success. Injury…
Trump’s South Africa Meeting Sparks Global Outrage over Misinformation In a highly controversial meeting at the White House, former President Donald Trump presented what he claimed was proof of a “white genocide” occurring in South Africa. The Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was marked by tension, misinformation, and a series of…
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…
A Record-Smashing Week for Sydney’s Luxury Market In a dramatic week for Sydney’s luxury property market, the 2025 house price record was broken not once, but twice, with two massive sales totaling over $110 million. This extraordinary milestone marks a surge in demand for premium harbourfront homes, reshaping Sydney’s real estate headlines and setting new…
