How an alleged rapist led cops to Australia's alleged childcare monster - as secret details are revealed

A man charged with rape, bestiality and child abuse offences unwittingly helped police nab alleged daycare monster Joshua Brown. Michael Simon Wilson, 36, first faced court in July charged with 45 offences including possessing and transmitting...

France called Gisele Pelicot a hero. What would Australia do?

When I read about Gisele Pelicot, I felt something I hadn’t felt in years: pride. Pride that a victim of sexual violence was celebrated, not shamed. That her country saw her bravery and said thank you. In France, Pelicot’s courage was met with...

A year of transformation and expanded mandate: Queensland Family and Child Commission’s 2024–25 highlights

This article contains content some readers may find these topics confronting or distressing. Please consider your own wellbeing before reading. Support service information is provided at the end of the article. The 2024–25 reporting period marked...

Mitosinka, Torres, Morales, Lawrence take top honors at Cattle Call

HOLTVILLE— Four young women were crowned Saturday night, Sept. 27, 2025, at the 69th annual Brawley Cattle Call Queen coronation, concluding a week of competition that began at the Flying “D” Ranch in Holtville. The 2025 royalties are: Queen:...

Greater Victoria teacher gets 3-day suspension for ‘unwelcome physical contact’ with students

A Greater Victoria high school teacher was handed a three-day suspension for inappropriately touching students and making sexualized comments over the 2022 and 2023 school years. In an agreement posted Tuesday, the BC Commissioner for Teacher...

Trump's Australia Critical Minerals Deal Is a Move to Break China’s Monopoly

President Donald Trump signed a critical minerals deal with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday, a team-up explicitly intended to break China’s near-monopoly on mining and refining the valuable resources. The agreement committed...

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Anchorage Municipality in Q3 compared to previous quarter

A. Cristina Weidner Tafs 0011089 11/01/2000 A. Michael Zahare 8411148 11/01/1984 A. William Saupe 8109065 09/01/1981 Aadika Singh 2405036 05/03/2024 Aaron D. Sperbeck 0511112 11/01/2005 Aaron M. Sandone 0811081 11/13/2008 Abaigeal O'Brien 2303019...

Ticker: US and Australia sign critical-minerals agreement; Trump administration pledges to speed some student loan forgiveness

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the U.S. eyes the continent’s rich rare-earth resources at a time when China is imposing tougher rules on...

US and Australia sign rare earths and critical minerals agreement

The US and Australia have formalised a deal aimed at enhancing the supply of rare earths and critical minerals in response to concerns over China’s market dominance. The agreement, a framework for securing supply in the mining and processing of...

Property Value Report: How climate change could worsen Australia’s $42 billion flood risk

Climate pollution is endangering our homes, and risking the biggest asset of many Australians, with new analysis revealing flood risk has put a $42.2 billion dent in property values. This is an Australian-first report that analyses more than 20...

Victoria's Secret models accused of using 'appalling' amount of fake tan as before and after photos surface

The Victoria's Secret Angels are among the most beautiful women in the world, but that hasn't stopped social media users from picking them apart. In a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), some users pointed out that this year's crop of models...

Strictly's Stefan Dennis suffers fresh blow as he's barred from Australia return after injury

Stefan Dennis, who suffered a calf muscle tear during his Charleston performance on Strictly Come Dancing last weekend, revealed that only painkillers helped him get through the routine. However, after having to bow out of the BBC dance show due...

The $42 billion 'disaster penalty' hitting these Australian homeowners

Homeowners in flood zones are paying "a disaster penalty", with a new report from the Climate Council finding their houses have lost a combined $42.2 billion in value. The report from Climate Council and PropTrack, a property data insights firm,...

Australia’s humanitarian rhetoric is undermined by its own laws 

Australia champions humanitarian principles on the world stage, but at home, our laws make delivering aid nearly impossible. (EPA/ERDEM SAHIN) In recent years, Australia has positioned itself as a global humanitarian leader, engaging on the world...

Strictly's Stefan Dennis banned from returning home to Australia in fresh injury blow

Stefan Dennis has been forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing and is now stuck in the UK in fresh injury blow(Image: BBC) Stefan Dennis had already torn his calf muscle when he performed the Charleston on Strictly Come Dancing last weekend, managing...

Monster hedge exposes property law loophole

Imagine waking up to a home plunged into perpetual gloom, your once vibrant garden withered, and your driveway a hazard. For 79-year-old Margaret Broeren, this isn’t a bad dream – it’s her daily reality, all thanks to her neighbour’s...

One in three Australians sexually harassed at work

Wangaratta Chronicle One in three Australians sexually harassed at work Oct 22 2025 Updated 16 minutes ago Despite landmark legal reforms, sexual harassment remains entrenched in Australian workplaces. New analysis from Burke Mangan Lawyers,...

Chinese Fighter Drops Flares Near Australian P-8 in ‘Unsafe and Unprofessional’ Interaction Over South China Sea

A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon. Royal Australian Air Force photo A Chinese fighter jet and a Royal Australian Air Force maritime patrol aircraft had an “unsafe and unprofessional” interaction as the two operated over the waters of the...

Law proposed to deter sex-selective abortions in New South Wales, Australia

Parliament House in Sydney. Wikimedia Commons / Adam.J.W.C. A new abortion law reform bill set to be introduced in the New South Wales (NSW) Parliament this week seeks to prohibit abortions performed on the basis of a baby’s sex. Pro-life...

Can rare earths be Australia’s next mining boom?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump have signed a critical minerals and rare earths framework, a US$8.5 billion package to accelerate a pipeline of priority projects and deliver a secure supply chain for critical minerals...