Outreach groups call for ‘systematic’ change in Tennant Creek
Outreach groups in Tennant Creek call for a long-term, systematic change to decrease high rates of alcohol abuse and family violence.
Tasmanian Liberals Deny Attempt to Trivialise State Firearm Regulations
Tasmania’s Premier Will Hodgman, has denied allegations of discreetly trying to water down gun laws during the election campaign.
Bill Shorten Advised On Revoking Adani Mine License
According to the opposition leader Bill Shorten, Adani would receive no compensation and find it difficult to prevent a Labor government’s decision to cancel its mining licence.
Swimming Record Broken By 99 Year Old Man
A 99-year-old Australian man has broken the 50-meter freestyle world record at Gold Coast trials.
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Putin Reveals ‘invincible’ Nuclear Weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled a spread of nuclear weaponry in a recent speech ahead of an upcoming election.
Dreamworld Fatal Ride Demolition
Dreamworld has announced its plans to demolish the Thunder River Rapids Ride which killed 4 people in October 2016.
Brazil dam disaster: firm knew of potential impact months in advance
Brazilian prosecutors allege the mining company responsible for the country's largest environmental disaster predicted the potential impact six months previously in a worst case risk assessment.
LNP Loses Bid to Keep donations off official register
In a move that could have ramifications for political donations across the nation, the LNP lost its bid to keep donations of $1000 or more off the official register.
UN report showcases Australia’s unethical migration policies
During Australia’s first week on the UN human rights council, the country has been reported to possess repressive and abusive migration policies.