Australian accused of Afghanistan war crime pleads not guilty but trial held until at least 2027

SYDNEY (AP) — The only Australian soldier to be charged with a war crime in Afghanistan pleaded not guilty Friday, but a prosecutor said he is unlikely to stand trial before 2027. Oliver Schulz, 44, is accused of shooting Afghan man Dad Mohammad...

Victoria’s secret – destitute, dangerous, and dire

Melbourne, capital of Victoria, was ranked the world’s fourth most liveable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit this year. The EIU, in their assessment, certainly missed Victoria’s secret – that behind the soigné veil, she is riddled with...

Australian drug boss to be retried after lawyer’s police informant past exposed

A court in Melbourne ruled on Friday that one of Australia’s most famous drug kingpins must face a retrial after his defence lawyer was revealed to have been a police informant. Tony Mokbel - one of the key figures in Melbourne’s years-long...

Victoria Kolb crowned Ontario Queen of the Furrow

October 2, 2025 · 0 Comments By Riley Murphy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Victoria Kolb has been crowned as the new Ontario Queen of the Furrow at this year’s 2025 International Plowing Match (IPM) in Niagara Region. The Ontario Queen of...

Australian gov't working to support citizens on humanitarian flotilla detained by Israel

CANBERRA, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Australia's health minister said on Friday that the federal government is working to support citizens detained by Israel after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza by sea. Mark Butler told Seven Network television on...

Australia’s New Food Security Strategy: What’s On Table, And What’s Missing?

Dan Meyers/UnsplashIn 2023, a parliamentary inquiry into food security was held in Australia. This involves the government asking for public and expert advice on key issues to make better decisions. Authors Nick Rose Senior Lecturer, William...

Australian drug kingpin to face retrial in police informant scandal

A court in Melbourne ruled Friday that one of Australia's most famous drug kingpins must face a retrial after his defence lawyer was revealed to have been a police informant. Tony Mokbel -- one of the key figures in Melbourne's years-long gangland...

Police Minister Reece Whitby says tougher laws to close down illegal tobacco and vape shops ‘a priority’

Laws allowing police to close down stores caught selling illicit tobacco and vapes will be treated as a priority, Police Minister Reece Whitby says. Mr Whitby flagged the reforms on Friday after police called for greater penalties to help them...

Two Australian women and four children escape Syrian detention camp and flee to Victoria

Two Australian women and four children have escaped a Syrian detention camp and made their own way home to Victoria, as pressure mounts on the Australian government to repatriate its citizens. The two women and four children – the Guardian is not...

When democracies override their own courts: Australia’s dangerous precedent

Australia is creating a dangerous constitutional precedent with global implications. For more than two decades, Parliament has systematically overridden High Court decisions protecting individual rights, from migration law to anti-terrorism...

Commissioner Reece Kershaw Retires After 37 Years’ Service To Australian Community

The AFP has farewelled Commissioner Reece P Kershaw APM, who retired today (3 October, 2025) after more than 37 years of distinguished service to the Australian community. Minister for Home Affairs, The Honourable Tony Burke MP, joined family,...

Activists shipped to shore from blocked Gaza flotilla – Australians detained

Australians detained by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza could soon receive help from the federal government. Australia has made a formal request to Israeli authorities for consular access to its citizens and information about how...

Oligarchy of oafs: Australia’s broken university governance

Australia’s universities have become playgrounds for overpaid executives and inept governance, leaving students and staff to bear the cost of systemic failure, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark. IT’S ALWAYS COMFORTING to hear politicians reveal wisdoms and...

Six Australians detained as Gaza activist flotilla intercepted by Israel

Six Australians are among the hundreds of Gaza aid flotilla activists who have been detained by the Israeli military about 70km from the enclave's coastline. The Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted by the Israeli navy as the convoy of vessels...

Tim Piper: WFH Already Works Well In Victoria

Workers in Victoria already enjoy generous flexibility and don’t need legislation to enshrine working from home arrangements. Australian Industry Group Head of Victoria Tim Piper said employees needed to be careful about what they wished for, as a...

Expert provides insight on the new Education Department guidelines

Public school teachers have been told to avoid sharing their personal views on religion and politics under new Education Department guidelines. Press PLAY to hear her full comments President of the Principals’ Federal of Western Australia Kya...

Liam Lawson on F1 revival: ‘I was naive at Red Bull – but my goal is still the same’

The dust of ruthlessness had barely settled for 24 hours before Liam Lawson made his feelings known. Brutally ousted from Red Bull after two races this season – the shortest ever stint in a full-time Formula One seat – the New Zealander posted on...

When will federal workers get paid? Here's what you need to know 7News Anchor Victoria Sanchez broke down what a government shutdown is, how it impacts D.C. residents and visitors and what it means for federal workers.

This week, 7News Anchor Victoria Sanchez broke down what a government shutdown is, how it impacts D.C. residents and visitors and what it means for federal workers. Now, it's time to talk about who gets paid when the government isn't funded. The...

Paris Hilton stuns in a little black dress as she joins Iris Law at the Isabel Marant catwalk during Paris Fashion Week

Paris Hilton stunned in a little black dress as she joined Iris Law at the Isabel Marant catwalk during Paris Fashion Week on Thursday. The hotel heiress, 44, looked incredible in lace tights as she was seen alongside Iris at the glitzy event....

Australia’s new food security strategy: what’s on the table, and what’s missing?

In 2023, a parliamentary inquiry into food security was held in Australia. This involves the government asking for public and expert advice on key issues to make better decisions. The inquiry drew 188 submissions from experts across the food...