Australia
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Attempted Trump assassination a concern in Australia
There could be ramifications for Australia’s political landscape after a second assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump. Two months after Mr Trump was injured by a bullet at …
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Labor ‘delusional’ as poll shows coalition in the lead
Voters are favouring the coalition over federal Labor, a new poll shows, in a sign the government’s cost-of-living relief may not be enough. The Australian Financial Review/Freshwater Strategy poll published …
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Melbourne man dead after ambulance wait amid crew shortage
High levels of sick-leave left Victoria down 50 ambulances overnight and in a dangerous position, according to the boss of the state’s paramedics union. Victorian Ambulance Union Secretary Danny Hill …
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Sector, including Fronditha Care, welcomes bi-partisan deal on aged care reform
The country’s aged care system overhaul has received a green light this week with Labor and Coalition striking a deal on the Aged Care Act, under which wealthier Australians will …
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Sydney Lord Mayor closes in on sixth term, maybe her last
Australia’s longest-serving lord mayor, Clover Moore, has all but declared victory for a record sixth term managing Sydney, and she says it could be her last. Ms Moore thanked her …
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Ottoman Empire’s genocide of Armenians, Assyrians and Greeks to be taught in NSW schools
From 2027 onwards, Year 7 to 10 students in New South Wales will be taught about Australia’s and New Zealand’s humanitarian efforts during WWI that saved survivors of the Armenian, …
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Push for national fertility plan as birth rate dives
Australia should implement a national plan for fertility care to bolster the country’s IVF services amid a plummeting birth rate. The insight comes from a review by former health minister …
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Mother charged with murdering her two sons at Blue Mountains home fronts court
A mother charged with murdering her two sons at their Blue Mountains home has made a brief court appearance where she was remanded in custody. Patricia Joan Smith, 42, fronted …
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Farewell to Lex Marinos OAM: A pioneer of diversity in Australian arts
It is a sad day for all of us as Greek Australians – Lex Marinos passed away on Friday, September 13. According to a Facebook post, the renowned actor and …
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Disaster alert: the areas at higher risk of flood, fire
Communities across Australia are being warned to brace for damaging floods and fires as the severe weather season bears down on the continent. Persistent heat and more heavy rain over …