Australia
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Spammers, scammers behind AI image flood: experts
Images of children dressed as cabbages, amateur artwork and homemade cakes are racking up millions of views on Facebook, but experts warn the content might not be as innocent as …
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew discusses Australia visit with Australian Ambassador in Athens
During his four-day visit to Athens, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Alison Duncan, the Ambassador of Australia to Greece, on Thursday, April 18. The meeting centered around the Patriarch’s upcoming …
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Australia must protect multiculturalism: Albanese
Anthony Albanese has defended Australia’s multiculturalism as cracks in social cohesion emerge after two stabbing attacks in Sydney, while his attorney general called for men to end violence against women. …
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Elective surgery wait times longest on record
Patients are now waiting almost twice as long as they were 20 years ago for elective surgery, a damning report card on public hospitals has revealed. Wait times for elective …
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‘Shock and disbelief’: Paula Masselos opens up on Bondi Junction tragedy
Waverley Council Mayor Paula (Πολυξένη) Masselos addressed her absolute distress at the recent tragedy that took place within her LGA, revealing the measures moving forward to pay respects to the …
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Jobs market holds ground despite rise in unemployment
Australia’s labour market is still in pretty good shape despite the economy shedding jobs and the unemployment rate edging higher. A more muted result was widely expected in the Australian …
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‘I forgive whoever has done this’: bishop after attack
A bishop who was stabbed during a live-streamed sermon has spoken for the first time after the alleged terror attack, saying he forgives his accused teenage assailant. The attack on …
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‘Switch it off’: Social media on notice after attacks
Social media companies are being threatened with legal action over graphic images and videos circulating online after the recent stabbing attacks in Sydney, as a minister implores the public to …
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Youth homelessness rising as housing crisis bites
Australia’s housing shortage and other crises are leaving more children and young people teetering on the edge of homelessness, as campaigners call for an end to the vicious cycle. There …
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Extra police as faith leaders calm ‘combustible’ Sydney
The police presence will be bolstered across western Sydney and around places of worship for days as “combustible” conditions persist following the stabbing of a church bishop. NSW Premier Chris …