Workplace flexibility denied in high-profile Fair Work ruling A Sydney father’s work-from-home request has been denied in a pivotal Fair Work Commission decision, highlighting limits to remote working rights for parents. Paul Collins, a technical specialist at Intersystems Australia, applied to work remotely twice a week to care for his children aged 8 and 10….
Codes Collide as Coaching Minds Meet in Sydney Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson and Canterbury Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo crossed sporting paths in Sydney, creating an unexpected but powerful coaching connection. The two leaders met during Wrexham’s Australian tour, using their time together to discuss the importance of mentality, unity, and club culture. Since 2023, Ciraldo…
Merlier Claims Another Sprint Victory After Heroic Solo Effort by Van der Poel Tim Merlier stormed to his second stage win at the Tour de France 2024, claiming victory in Stage 9 at Châteauroux. His win came after an epic breakaway attempt by Mathieu van der Poel, who was heartbreakingly caught just 700 metres from…
Gigante Shines with Podium Finish and Climbers’ Title at Giro d’Italia Australian cyclist Sarah Gigante has delivered a remarkable performance at her debut Giro d’Italia, claiming third place overall and winning the prestigious Queen of the Mountains jersey. The 24-year-old climbed her way to the podium, achieving two mountain stage wins in just four days…
Israeli Missile Strike on Gaza Water Point Leaves Children Dead At least eight Palestinians, including six children, lost their lives when an Israeli missile struck a water distribution site in central Gaza on Sunday. According to Ahmed Abu Saifan, an emergency physician at Al-Awda Hospital, the attack in Nuseirat refugee camp also injured 17 others….
Serious Crash at Blackheath Brings Traffic to a Standstill A severe collision between a car and multiple motorcycles caused complete traffic shutdown on the Great Western Highway at Blackheath, west of Sydney, on Sunday. The crash occurred just after midday near Tennyson Road, prompting emergency services and a medical helicopter to respond urgently. Traffic stretched…
Tensions Rise as Police Confront Armed Man at Westfield Shopping Centre A tragic police shooting unfolded at Westfield Mount Druitt after a 29-year-old man arrived wielding a large machete during a heated brawl. NSW Police have confirmed the man was married and the father of two children. Officers shot him dead in the car park…
United States President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter during a visit to a flash-flood site in central Texas. He called her a “very evil person” for asking whether the local alert system was effective. His reaction drew further attention to growing concerns over flood preparedness, even as death toll climbs to 120 with…
The Federal Government is poised to support Nyrstar’s struggling lead and zinc smelters in Port Pirie and Hobart. Rising energy prices and collapsing treatment fees forced the company into steep losses. As a result, Canberra is preparing a “transitionary support” package. A Trafigura-owned firm with a controversial past, Nyrstar has cut production by 25% to…
Sydney-based mare In Flight delivered an electrifying win at Caulfield in the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m), confirming her rapid rise in Australia’s sprint racing scene. Trained by Joe Pride, she outclassed the field on Saturday, edging out New York Lustre and Recommendation in an assertive finish. Now, Group 1 targets like the…
A Sydney butcher has sounded the alarm on Australia’s skilled trades crisis after receiving over 140 job applications from overseas candidates—none with the right qualifications. Clayton Wright, a fourth-generation butcher, offered a $130,000 salary but failed to attract a single suitable applicant from Australia. Despite advertising the role for months and spending over $1100 monthly…
Jo Harten’s Farewell Fuels Giants to Memorable Super Netball Victory Jo Harten farewell win became the emotional centerpiece of Round 14 as Giants Netball delivered a commanding 74–59 victory over the Melbourne Mavericks in Sydney. The match served as a powerful send-off for the retiring English legend, who announced this week she was ending her…
A new national antisemitism plan aims to tackle rising hate, yet experts warn it may silence legitimate speech and ignores deeper divides. Ambitious Measures with Complex Risks In response to recent arson at the East Melbourne Synagogue and a surge in antisemitic incidents since October 7, the Albanese government appointed Jillian Segal as the nation’s first…
Australia’s special envoy, Jillian Segal, defends a proposed antisemitism plan that critics warn may suppress free speech. Segal Stands by IHRA Definition Amid Backlash Jillian Segal, Australia’s envoy to combat antisemitism, dismissed criticism of the IHRA definition. Critics argue it inappropriately conflates criticism of Israel with antisemitism. She emphasized that only calls to eliminate Israel…
Washington Announces NATO Weapons Deal for Ukraine Amid Russia Tensions The United States has confirmed plans to supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO, with a significant announcement from Donald Trump expected next week. The President revealed the arms deal during an interview, emphasizing NATO’s full financial commitment. “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is…
