Download IPFS A 35-year-old Australian, Arnaud Harixcalde Logan, faces charges of malicious mischief in Scotland after allegedly smashing the protective glass case of the historic Stone of Destiny at Perth Museum, spotlighting concerns over the security of cultural treasures. The incident has reignited debate about safeguarding heritage and the motivations[Read More…]

Download IPFS Former Neighbours actor Damien Richardson is set to contest allegations of performing a Nazi salute by scrutinizing the “mathematical formula” of the gesture’s arm angle, as his legal team prepares for a two-day hearing in November 2025. The case, unfolding in Victoria, raises questions about the legal definition[Read More…]

Download IPFS Victoria Police have added four more childcare centres to the list of facilities where Joshua Dale Brown, a 26-year-old man accused of more than 70 child sex offences, was employed, intensifying concerns about oversight and safeguarding in the childcare sector. The expanded investigation, led by the Sexual Crimes[Read More…]

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…]