Australia
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Victoria’s first sobering up centre location revealed
Victoria’s first dedicated sobering up centre will be set up in Collingwood ahead of the decriminalisation of public drunkenness in the state. The 20-bed facility is a key part of …
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Nominations open for NSW Premier’s Multicultural Community Medals and Honour Roll
The nominations for the highly esteemed NSW Premier’s Multicultural Community Medals and Honour Roll are now open. These awards aim to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes who have …
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Volunteer groups get extra support as numbers decline
Volunteer organisations will get extra funding in an effort to boost services and help those giving up their time for their communities. More than six million Australians volunteer each year …
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PM fires back at political attack over Indigenous voice
Anthony Albanese has gone on the attack after being accused of dividing the nation over an Indigenous voice to parliament. The prime minister came under sustained pressure during Question Time …
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More charges laid against wedding bus crash driver
A bus driver blamed for one of Australia’s deadliest crashes is facing more than 40 extra charges over the smash that killed 10 people returning from a wedding in the NSW Hunter …
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Uncertainty for projects after NSW minister’s scandal
Premier Chris Minns remains unsure about whether a NSW minister referred to an anti-corruption body was involved in decisions that benefitted his in-law’s “vast” property portfolio. Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp …
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Victorian Labor MP stands in parliament to denounce Turkish occupation of Cyprus on 49th anniversary of invasion
Kat Theophanous, the Victorian Labor Member for Northcote today, August 2, addressed her parliamentary colleagues, to remind them of the 49 years of Turkish occupation of Cyprus’ north. The member …
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Four injured in reported Melbourne stabbing incident
Four people have been taken to hospital and a man has been arrested following a reported stabbing in Melbourne’s northwest. Emergency services were called to the incident near Puckle Street …
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NSW minister quits after misconduct claims
The first minister has fallen from the recently elected NSW Labor government following misconduct allegations relating to an undeclared family property interest. NSW Premier Chris Minns announced on Wednesday he …
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Ian Potter Museum exhibition offers glimpse into Ancient Greece and Rome daily life
The Ian Potter Museum of Art at the University of Melbourne is shedding light on the daily lives of citizens from Ancient times, holding an exhibition displaying everyday, ritual and …