Language is shaping Australia

When my wife and I visited East Germany in 1984 it was still under communist rule. We were planning a European holiday that year to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and wanted to include visits to places associated with the Reformation...

I paid off $90,000 in student debt by living with my parents. I moved to Australia, have my own place, and a higher salary.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gabriel Filer, 34, who's based in Sydney. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Do you have a story to share about leaving the US? Contact this reporter at...

Nervy Australia hold off Eddie Jones’s Japan 19-15 in Tokyo

TOKYO: Australia survived a second-half comeback to beat Eddie Jones’s Japan 19-15 in a wet Tokyo and get their five-Test tour off to a winning start on Saturday. The Wallabies held on after a nerve-jangling finale to set themselves up for their...

Victoria and David Beckham ‘extend olive branch’ to Brooklyn amid family feud

Victoria and David Beckham appear to be signalling a thaw in the reported family rift with their eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham. The couple quietly liked the 26-year-old’s recent Instagram post, marking a rare public show of support after months of...

Location, location, location: A geo-strategic crisis for Australia

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National Gambling Study Finds More Australians Harmed Amid Rising Participation

New research reveals gambling participation and harm is rising in Australia and is linked to other serious issues including suicidal thoughts, intimate partner violence and financial stress. The National Gambling Prevalence Study Pilot study was...

Tesla hit with lawsuit accusing Elon Musk's company of misleading customers: 'The sharks are circling'

A class action lawsuit has been filed in Australia against Tesla, alleging that many of the company's vehicles have been unable to deliver on the promised capabilities of its Full Self-Driving technology. What's happening? As reported by Electrek,...

India vs Australia 2025, 3rd ODI: Toss result and playing 11s for today’s match, umpires list and pitch report

Team India are facing Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in the third and final ODI of the series. The match has been reduced to a dead rubber since the Aussies have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. They hammered the Men in...

Australian servicewomen launch landmark sex abuse case against military

Four servicewomen have launched a landmark class action lawsuit against the Australian military alleging sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination. Lawyers said they expected thousands of women to join the case against the Australian Defence...

Ballina Council wrap for October

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Health Insurance Premiums Rising in 2025 – Australians Face $1,650 Increase

In 2025, Australians are facing one of the steepest increases in private health insurance premiums in the past decade. The new figures reveal that the average rise in premiums now exceeds $1,650 per year, marking a pronounced upward shift from...

Australia's most (and least) pet-friendly places to live

Australians love their pets, in fact, more than 70 per cent of households now have at least one furry (or feathered) friend. But when it comes to finding a place that truly caters to four-legged family members, not all cities are created equal....

Victoria’s Treaty with First Peoples

Victoria is in the process of becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to introduce a Treaty for First Peoples. What is a Treaty? A Treaty is a legally binding agreement between two parties. In Victoria’s case, it is a formal agreement between...

'I bought it without telling Victoria. She didn’t want another project... I sat her down, gave her a vodka and tonic and told her what I’d done': David Beckham tells Alan Titchmarsh about his Cotswolds home and garden

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a successful footballer in possession of a large fortune must be in want of a house in Oxted or Alderley Edge. Although David Beckham might once have resided in such predictable localities, his heart is...

Lehrmann rape case delayed over IT probe

Lawyers acting for former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann in his rape case have requested their own “independent forensic IT expert” to examine the complainant’s phone as the matter continues to languish in court. The matter was due to be listed...

'Fearsome arsenal': Russia sends clear message to the world with nuclear tests, experts say

A cruise missile capable of striking the United States from any direction is a deadly addition to Russia's arsenal, as the country appears to be "building up" its military presence in the Arctic. Russia successfully tested its latest weapon at the...

Hull FC's greatest Australian lineup including first captain to win silverware

Hull FC's Herb Gilbert pictured at the Boulevard. Hull FC have seen some of the very best Australian rugby league players turn out in the Black and White. Featuring across many different eras, the Airlie Birds were a pioneer for signing early...

Victoria woman warned four times she was being scammed but sent $671K anyway

A Victoria woman who lost over $670,000 to an online cryptocurrency scam has lost her lawsuit against NDAX Canada, a crypto trading platform that she used for the transfers. In a decision released on October 20th, BC Supreme Court Justice LeBlanc...

Victoria Hunt and Chad Magendanz Face Off in Senate Election

(The Center Square) – With less than two weeks before the general election, two candidates for one of the most closely watched races in Washington state are sharing their views on taxes, parental rights and the protection of girls in sports....

General : Australia Shifts From Strategy To Action As Business Interest In ASEAN Surges

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The continuous engagement between ASEAN member states and Australia has spurred a significant shift in sentiment among the business community Down Under, with 61 per cent of businesses...