New Scam Laws in Australia Target Big Banks, Tech Giants, and Telcos Over $3 Billion Crisis Australia has reached a tipping point. A nation bombarded daily by digital scams is now fighting back. Online criminals are draining over $3 billion a year from innocent Australians, pushing the government to strike hard with new anti-scam laws…
Anti-Semitism Allegations in Australia: Wissam Haddad Faces Court Over Sermon Remarks Sydney preacher accused in Federal Court Sydney-based Muslim preacher Wissam Haddad, also known publicly as Abu Ousayd, is now at the centre of a major Federal Court case involving allegations of anti-Semitic hate speech. The case, brought forward by the Executive Council of Australian…
When weekend projects go dangerously wrong What started as an ordinary trip to Mitre 10 ended in alarm when a staff member encountered a customer with highly questionable DIY ambitions. The encounter—equal parts comedy and concern—has since become a reminder of how overconfident amateur renovations can spiral into serious safety risks. Cameron Ramsey-Matthews, a retail…
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…
Maroons Seize Victory with Strategic Brilliance and Heart Queensland’s State of Origin 2024 triumph will go down as one of the most compelling sporting comebacks in Australian rugby league history. After a disastrous performance at home in Game 1, the Maroons stunned everyone with consecutive wins on enemy turf, dismantling a confused and crumbling NSW…
Rivalry Reaches Boiling Point Ahead of Origin Decider As the pressure builds ahead of the pivotal State of Origin rugby league showdown, pubs across Queensland and New South Wales are alive with rivalry. With the series on the line, tonight’s game could either keep Queensland in the fight or hand NSW their first 3-0 clean…
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….
Russian missiles and drones unleashed deadly force on Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least two people, injuring many more, and igniting fires across apartment blocks and non-residential buildings. The attack followed days of heightened Russian aggression and came just as the US resumed sending artillery shells and mobile rocket systems to bolster Ukraine’s defences. Massive…
Grammy-Nominated Artist Exposes AI-Generated Tracks on Spotify Grammy-nominated artist Paul Bender recently discovered something alarming on his Spotify profile. A song he didn’t recognize was listed under his side project, The Sweet Enoughs. “It was something I had never seen, recorded, or certainly uploaded to Spotify,” Bender said. “After listening, it was clear the track…
Chaos in the Skies: Passenger Charged After Alleged Assault on Flight to Sydney Woman allegedly drinks own wine and refuses to comply A shocking incident unfolded aboard an international flight bound for Sydney when a 64-year-old woman allegedly refused to stop drinking her own wine and had to be physically restrained by flight attendants during…
Vivid Sydney 2025 Lights Up the Harbour City The heart of Sydney came alive Friday night as the iconic Vivid Sydney festival flipped the switch on its 2025 edition, embracing the theme of “Dream – a vision of light, harmony, and a future in balance.” City Transformed into a Living Canvas Crowds gathered in the…
As heated discussions swirl around the federal government’s proposal to increase taxes on superannuation balances exceeding $3 million, it’s vital to examine the core reason we provide super tax concessions and why reform is long overdue. Superannuation tax breaks are intended to incentivize retirement savings by reducing the tax burden on these contributions. However, these…
Rising Stars Hit a Sour Note Royel Otis, the Sydney-based indie-pop duo taking the global music scene by storm, is now facing intense public backlash after the release of their latest single, “Moody.” Debuting on May 9, the track has quickly stirred controversy for what many fans have labelled as misogynistic and harmful lyrics. With…
Guy Sebastian to appear in court amid embezzlement allegations Guy Sebastian is set to appear in a Sydney courtroom as his former manager faces serious embezzlement allegations involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid royalties and performance fees. High-profile trial rooted in broken professional trust The case has drawn widespread attention due 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…
