Australia
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Xenophon wants election gambling banned
Senator Nick Xenophon will introduce legislation to ban gambling on the outcome of state and federal elections.
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Kapalos’ Today Tonight gets green light
After days of will they or won’t they, Seven has decided to keep Today Tonight with Helen Kapalos at the helm.
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Greek politicians get on board for Sept election
Greek Australian politicians are putting their campaign hats on, with this election period expected to be the longest yet.
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Zissis sues McDonald’s
Anastassia Zissis is set to sue fast food giant McDonald’s for injuries sustained when she slipped outside of their restaurant in Adelaide.
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Ex-CIA Kiriakou gets two years for leaking name
Judge says former intelligence officer who exposed aspects of use of torture should have been jailed for longer.
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Dupas won’t seek third appeal
The third appeal would have seen Dupas in the High Court, while lawyer Andrew Fraser seeks reward money for his testimony.
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High blood pressure reduced by garlic
New research states that garlic could benefit thousands of Australians with high blood pressure.
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VCAT fees set to rise
Up to 8000 Victorians a year will be effected if the proposed Baillieu Government’s legal fee increases are imposed, Shadow Attorney General, Martin Pakula said.
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Steve Agi found safe
OPA! magazine publisher Steve Agi (Anagnostou) has been found safe in Mildura.