Australia
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Mokbel, case on bent search warrants continues
Current Australian Federal Police commander and for boss of the Purana taskforce Gavan Ryan told the Supreme Court that he sometimes swore on affidavits in the presence of an offic
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‘Symbolism’ tag ignites multicultural debate
Coalition criticises Migrant English Program and settlement services, as chair of Joint Standing Committee on Migration defends government’s stance.
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Coalition’s integration porposal causes furore
New migrants should be taught to use deodorant and wait in line politely, according to the Coalition’s citizenship spokeswoman Teresa Gambaro
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Theofania ceremonies in Vic and SA
The beaches of Australia were taken over members of the Greek Orthodox faith
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Oakleigh in turmoil
The decision of the board of the GOCOD to change the name of their community’s school has ignited fierce conflict between members, parents, and the GOCOD board
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Police advise car owners to look and lock before they leave
A rise in car break-ins in Manningham, Victoria has prompted police to warn motorists to look and lock before leaving their cars.
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Rann says goodbye to political life
in 1977, SA Premier Don Dunstan asked a 24-year-old Mike Rann what he wanted in his career. “I want your job,” he replied. 24year years later, he got it. As the longest serving Lab
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Spinal clue found for dementia
A test to detect those likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear may be around the corner.
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Bikies given three years jail for Zervas murder
Two members of the Comanchero outlaw motorbike gang were sentenced to at least three years in jail for their roles in a gang clash at Sydney Airport that left one man dead.
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Fat tax proposed on heavy travellers
A former Qantas chief economist called for overweight passengers to pay an extra surcharge to fly on Australian airlines.