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Crime

E-Bike Rider Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run in Regional NSW

Download IPFS A 75-year-old man has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident involving an electric bicycle and a compact vehicle in Orange, a city in New South Wales’ Central West. The collision, now under active investigation, has renewed concerns about road safety and law enforcement in regional communities. At[Read More…]

July 15, 2025 by OpenVoice Australia News Team

Crime

Man Charged in Tragic Queensland Infant Drowning: Police Probe Unfolds

Download IPFS A 42-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a 7-month-old baby boy found unresponsive in a Queensland lake. Authorities believe the infant drowned while staying at a campground with his parents. The man, known to the child, was arrested days later and now faces[Read More…]

July 15, 2025 by OpenVoice Australia News Team

Politics & Government

Social services department warned Tanya Plibersek she faces uphill battle amid ‘political polarisation’

Download IPFS Tanya Plibersek, Australia’s Minister for Social Services since June 2022, faces significant challenges managing the nation’s multibillion-dollar social services system amid rising political polarisation and ongoing economic pressures. This article explores the complexities of her role and the broader implications for Australia’s welfare system. The Department of Social[Read More…]

July 15, 2025 by OpenVoice Australia News Team

Defence & Security

Rising Demand for Drone Operators Signals Bright Future

Download IPFS The demand for skilled drone operators is surging globally, driven by rapid advancements in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology and expanding applications across industries. From agriculture to national security, drones are transforming operations and creating a robust job market for certified pilots. This article explores the factors fueling[Read More…]

July 15, 2025 by OpenVoice Australia News Team

General News

Former Council Worker Eyes Senate Run After Victory in Unfair Dismissal

Download IPFS A former street sweeper who successfully challenged his dismissal from a local council is now considering a move into federal politics. Shaun Turner, 60, was terminated by Victoria’s Darebin City Council in June 2024 after questioning the use of an Acknowledgement of Country during a toolbox meeting, a[Read More…]

July 15, 2025 by OpenVoice Australia News Team

Human Rights

Port Adelaide Demands AFL Action as Racism Persists

Download IPFS Australia’s outdated environmental laws are stifling economic growth, and urgent reform of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act is essential to boost productivity and meet critical national goals, warns former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry. His call highlights the need for streamlined regulations that balance economic progress[Read More…]

July 15, 2025 by OpenVoice Australia News Team

General News

Greens Push $1.4 Billion Budget Overhaul, Reject Stadium and Target Major Industries

Download IPFS The Tasmanian Greens have unveiled a bold budget proposal aimed at raising $1.4 billion in revenue by scrapping major infrastructure projects and increasing taxes on select industries. At the heart of the plan is the cancellation of the Macquarie Point stadium project and the introduction of higher levies[Read More…]

July 15, 2025 by OpenVoice Australia News Team

Human Rights

Former Commonwealth Bank Executive Christopher McCann Granted Bail in Child Grooming Case

Download IPFS Former Commonwealth Bank executive Christopher James McCann has been granted bail after being charged with attempting to procure underage girls for sex, prompting renewed scrutiny of child protection measures and institutional accountability. The 50-year-old’s case, heard in Brisbane Arrests Court, has raised alarm about the systemic challenges in[Read More…]

July 15, 2025 by OpenVoice Australia News Team

Defence & Security

Royal Australian Navy’s MH-60R Romeo Surpasses 50,000 Flight Hours Milestone

Download IPFS The demand for skilled drone operators is surging globally, driven by rapid advancements in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology and expanding applications across industries. From agriculture to national security, drones are transforming operations and creating a robust job market for certified pilots. This article explores the factors fueling[Read More…]

July 15, 2025 by OpenVoice Australia News Team

Australian Fund Collapse Raises Alarm, But NZ’s KiwiSaver Protections Offer Reassurance

Download IPFS As Australian investors reel from the collapse of the First Guardian Master fund, which may result in losses of up to A$450 million, New Zealanders with KiwiSaver accounts can take some comfort in knowing their savings are protected under a different and arguably stronger regulatory framework. The First[Read More…]

July 15, 2025 by OpenVoice Australia News Team

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