Australia’s immigration system undervalues those it needs the most – skilled labour

Australia’s permanent migration system is incoherent, inefficient and in parts unlawful. It delivers few new skilled workers while being clogged with family visas that, by law, should not be capped at all. Meanwhile, temporary migrants – students,...

Australian cyber warfare expert makes a chilling claim about Chinese EVs that every driver should read

By NICHOLAS WILSON, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 10:54 EDT, 17 September 2025 | Updated: 11:33 EDT, 17 September 2025 China could detonate or disable electric vehicles sold in Australia, a top cybersecurity expert has warned. Alastair...

Queensland restricts use of good character references in sentencing sex offenders

The use of good character references will be limited during the sentencing of convicted sex offenders, after new laws passed Queensland parliament on Wednesday night. Sexual assault support lines: Under existing legislation, people who know the...

Australian Pilot Dies After Plane With 200kg of 'SpaceX' Labelled Cocaine Crashes in Brazil

The pilot, who was identified as Timothy J Clark, was found dead outside the wreckage. (Source:X) Approximately 200 kg of cocaine wrapped in fake SpaceX packaging were uncovered after a plane crashed in remote Brazil. The pilot, an Australian, was...

Lawyers On The Move: Shakespeare Martineau; WSP Solicitors; Trowers & Hamlins

As part of its strategic expansion across the South West, Shakespeare Martineau has welcomed experienced real estate partner David Smithen to its land team. Smithen joins the firm’s Bristol office, bringing with him more than 30 years’ experience...

Fremantle’s Urban Winery to host showdown between French Champagne and Australian sparkling wines

A Fremantle winery is hoping to settle the debate over which is better: French Champagne or Australian sparkling? Old world bubbles will take on new world bubbles at H&C Urban Winery, which is touting it as the first showdown between the two...

'A quarter of the next generation of Australians are missing', says Love Australia ahead of public march against abortion

Love Syndey, a branch of Love Australia, is hosting the third annual walk in Hyde Park to remember aborted babies. Pictured are attendees at last year's event Love Australia A public walk in Sydney this weekend will highlight opposition to...

The key question for Australia after UN report's Gaza genocide finding

Australia has a clear case to take further action against Israel in the wake of a new report saying it is committing genocide in Gaza, legal experts and human rights group say, but it remains unclear what steps the federal government might take....

UK and Australia move to liberalize surrogacy as UN expert calls for worldwide ban

(LifeSiteNews) — The battle for the value of life against a convenience culture of death is escalating as moves to liberalize surrogacy in the U.K. and Australia are underway. A British commission, announced on August 1, presents wider access to...

Why the rise of ‘cartel parties’ in Australia threatens our democracy

Australians are rightly happy their democracy has avoided the radical, anti-democratic movements sweeping through the United States and Europe. But Australian democracy is not safe from threats. One of the most dangerous is the rise of “cartel...

95 vessels entities listed under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade The Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has by legislative instrument designated 95 vessels as sanctioned vessels for Russia (‘listed’) in accordance with regulation 8 of the Autonomous Sanctions...

Europe wouldn't allow police surveillance like NZ's, lawyer says

An example of a photo from an ANPR camera run by Massey University. Photo: Supplied A lawyer for the Privacy Commissioner has told the Court of Appeal that Europe would not allow the kind of police surveillance going on in New Zealand through a...

Smriti Mandhana’s ton powers 102-run win as India Women’s level ODI series against Australia

Smriti Mandhana smashed the second-fastest ODI century by an Indian woman as the hosts handed Australia their heaviest defeat — a 102-run thrashing — in the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 here on Wednesday.Mandhana’s onslaught of...

Tesla Recalls Powerwall 2 Batteries in Australia Over Fire Risks

Tesla’s Powerwall Recall Highlights Battery Safety Challenges Tesla Inc. has initiated a recall of its Powerwall 2 home batteries in Australia following reports of fires linked to overheating issues. The recall targets units manufactured between...

From the Mayor: Sarah Lawrence College and its President Cristle Collins Judd

By Mary Marvin, Mayor of Bronxville Sept. 17, 2025: I recently had the good fortune to sit down with President Cristle Collins Judd of Sarah Lawrence College as we continue to work together to broaden the relationship between the village and the...

AI is everywhere, but Australians don’t know how it’s regulated

Artificial intelligence may have wormed its way into many aspects of daily life in less than three years, but Australians are still in the dark about how the powerful new technology is regulated. An opinion poll, commissioned by Andrew and Nicola...

U.S. and Australian warships hold joint maneuvers in South China Sea to affirm alliance

A press release from the U.S. 7th Fleet announced on September 16 that the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Dewey and the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat conducted bilateral training during a two day transit through the South China...

Stolen livestock found in Victoria County

The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association investigated two separate horse thefts from Jackson County as three stolen horses were located in Victoria County, and one in Brazoria County. Special Ranger Nathan Hale, with help from TSCRA...

News The Independent Rupert Murdoch on state banquet guest list despite Trump lawsuit

Media titan Rupert Murdoch was among the guests at a lavish state banquet honouring Donald Trump, despite the US president having filed a lawsuit against him. The legal action, initiated in July, targets The Wall Street Journal – a Murdoch-owned...

RBI sets up Regulatory Review Cell for systematic overhaul of regulations

Since its introduction on July 1, 2017, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime has undergone a massive change. The recent decision by the GST Council allowing next-generation reforms marks a new era in the taxation of goods and services in India....