Download IPFS A crude statue mocking Defence Minister Richard Marles as “Australia’s biggest brown-noser” appeared outside his Geelong electorate office on July 26, 2025, stirring local outrage and highlighting tensions with the Labour government. This article explores the provocative installation, its context, and community reactions. The offensive artwork, erected by[Read More…]

Download IPFS Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to hosting the 2032 Olympic rowing and canoeing events on Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River, despite ongoing concerns from national and international rowing authorities about the river’s suitability. Announced during a milestone event marking seven years to Brisbane 2032, Crisafulli emphasised that[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s Goods and Services Tax (GST), a 10% consumption tax introduced in 2000, remains a significant source of government revenue, generating approximately A$85 billion annually. However, the question of whether to broaden its scope or increase the rate has become a contentious issue for policymakers. Proposals to raise[Read More…]

Download IPFS On 23 June 2025, political groups linked to businessman Clive Palmer, Trumpet of Patriots and the deregistered United Australia Party (UAP), were targeted in a ransomware attack that exposed sensitive personal data. The compromised information is believed to include email addresses, phone numbers, financial details, and employment records.[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has opted to delay a face-to-face meeting with United States President Donald Trump, citing the need for a “mutually convenient time.” The decision comes amid heightened diplomatic sensitivities and follows the cancellation of a planned bilateral meeting at the June G7 summit in Canada[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s 48th Parliament began its first sitting week on 22 July 2025 with unexpected drama, as a ceremonial 19-gun salute outside Parliament House in Canberra was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters. The demonstrators stood in front of the artillery, forcing the interruption of proceedings intended to mark the formal[Read More…]

Download IPFS Queensland’s largest correctional facility, the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre (LVCC), began operations in July 2025, introducing a 1,536‑bed high-security men’s prison near Gatton. The facility reflects a new rehabilitative approach in prison design and programming, though criticism persists over the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP) broader management of the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described Israel’s restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza as “indefensible,” characterizing the situation as a “humanitarian catastrophe.” This article reviews the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP) stance, examines the context of Israel’s actions, and outlines concerns raised by conservative commentators regarding the government’s selective[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described Israel’s restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza as “indefensible,” characterizing the ongoing situation as a “humanitarian catastrophe.” This article reviews the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP) position, examines the context of Israel’s actions, and outlines concerns raised by conservative commentators regarding the government’s[Read More…]

Download IPFS In July 2025, during Senate debate on 24 July, Michaelia Cash, the Liberal Party’s Senate Opposition Leader, delivered a strong defence of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, following remarks by Foreign Minister Penny Wong. The exchange occurred after Price raised concerns over ceremonial protocols, such as Welcome to Country, which she described as[Read More…]