Download IPFS Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin has denied awareness of offensive slogans displayed on a fire truck at a Werribee rally, sparking debate over accountability and the Liberal Party’s stance on inflammatory rhetoric. The protest, attended by Battin and United Firefighters Union (UFU) president Peter Marshall, was marred by[Read More…]

Two years after her release from prison on June 5, 2023, Kathleen Folbigg remains in limbo, awaiting compensation from the New South Wales (NSW) government for her wrongful conviction in the deaths of her four children. Her case, one of Australia’s gravest miscarriages of justice, highlights systemic flaws and delays[Read More…]

Recent reports revealing Australia’s supply of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter parts to Israel have sparked debate over the nation’s role in the Middle East conflict, as these components are linked to Israel’s military operations in Gaza. This article examines Australia’s involvement, the strategic implications, and calls for transparency in defence[Read More…]

Australian travellers are bracing for sticker shock as passport fees climb to $412 for a 10-year adult document, cementing Australia’s place as home to the world’s priciest passport. Effective January 1, 2025, the hike adds $14 to the previous $398 cost, following a 15% jump in July 2024. This article[Read More…]

A University of Melbourne study reveals over one-third of young Australian workers face exploitation, with employers paying below the minimum wage, denying breaks, or offering food instead of wages. Released on July 15, 2025, the research highlights systemic issues in workplace fairness, particularly for vulnerable youth in insecure jobs. The[Read More…]

The University of Melbourne has been ordered to reinstate Professor Stephan Matthai, who was dismissed in December 2024 over inappropriate messages he sent to a PhD student in 2017. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruled the dismissal unfair due to the university’s seven-year delay in taking formal action and ordered[Read More…]

Northern Territory (NT) Police Sergeant Patrick Carson is taking legal action against the NT government, alleging malicious prosecution after his swift acquittal on rape charges in 2022. The lawsuit claims prosecutors pursued the case despite weak evidence, causing Carson significant distress and reputational damage, raising concerns about the misuse of[Read More…]

In July 1995, the Srebrenica genocide, where over 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were systematically killed by Bosnian Serb forces, marked Europe’s worst massacre since World War II. This article reflects on survivors’ accounts, the brutality of the ethnic cleansing, and the ongoing struggle against genocide denial, emphasizing the[Read More…]

The United Nations (UN) has called for sweeping reforms in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) policing after a coronial inquest into the 2019 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Indigenous man Kumanjayi Walker exposed deep-seated issues. The inquiry revealed troubling allegations of institutional racism and excessive force, prompting urgent demands for change to[Read More…]

A surge in intoxicated and abusive travellers arriving at Australia’s international airports has prompted an urgent plea from the Australian Border Force (ABF) to restore civility and respect. Over the past eight months, ABF officers have faced a disturbing rise in assaults and verbal abuse from passengers, particularly those returning[Read More…]