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Hamilton immigration lawyer suspended after law society dismissed early warning
When Sarah Arvanitis filed a complaint about her immigration lawyer, the Law Society of Ontario dismissed it. When she appealed the decision to the society’s complaints resolution commissioner, it was dismissed again. For Arvanitis, the process of...

How Ellis Genge went from wild child to Lions leader: Eddie Jones, Courtney Lawes and more reveal all about 'Baby Rhino'
Ellis Genge is poised to complete a treble of career-defining trips to Australia by confirming his epic transformation from ‘wild’ rookie into a world-class, tone-setting Lion on Saturday. The England prop, 30, has been outstanding on tour and...

World Rugby make major law change that slashes number of foreign-born British & Irish Lions
Lions legend Willie John McBride has hit out at the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad, blasting the British & Irish Lions icon Willie John McBride has hit out at the modern makeup of the squad, slamming the inclusion of foreign-born players. “Eight...

‘Healthy Growth’: ORiGiN’s Philip Mortlock Talks New Wave of Australian Musicals
Vidya Makan and Sonya Suares Away from the glamour of pop, the blare of rock, and the beats and buzz of hip-hop and electronic, Australia’s contemporary musical theatre space is having a real moment. “There’s definitely a healthy growth in the...

1,300 classic cars arrive in Victoria for Northwest Deuce Days
Roughly 1,300 classic cars made before 1952 are arriving in Greater Victoria this week as part of the internationally renowned Northwest Deuce Days event. The car show occurs just once every three years, and this year’s Northwest Deuce Days event...

New laws aim to increase RI land development
Rhode Island lawmakers passed a series of new laws this session aimed at spurring housing development. “Rhode Island’s housing crisis was decades in the making and is taking a sustained effort, over the course of years, to address,” said House...

ACLU leads Alligator Alcatraz lawsuit alleging civil rights violations
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other groups are suing over due process violations and deprivation of legal counsel at Alligator Alcatraz, an immigrant detainment facility in Florida. The case, filed in the Southern District of...

Australian prime minister indulges in panda diplomacy a China state visit nears end
BEIJING (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited a panda breeding facility in the final stages of an extended state visit that has cast China as a fellow champion of a global fair trade system under threat from the United States....

Court victory clears path for first Bitcoin mortgage in Australia
Key Takeaways Block Earner won a court case against Australia's securities regulator, paving the way for the nation's first Bitcoin-backed home loans. Borrowers can use Bitcoin as collateral and retain ownership while accessing mortgage products...

UK online safety law is going to change the way we use the internet
Using the internet in the UK will soon mean having to verify your age to access certain services Luis Alvarez/Getty Images If you live in the UK, the way you access the internet is about to fundamentally change. A new law, the Online Safety Act,...

From Victoria Beckham to Bella Hadid, everyone is wearing beaded jewellery this summer - shop the trend here
Amongst all the summer fashion trends around in 2025, our favourite might actually be a jewellery trend. Sure, it's more subtle than an eye-catching print like gingham, but when styled correctly, it can have just as big an impact on an overall...

The Future of Casino in 2025: Exploring Bitcoin Casinos in Australia
As the industry evolves, best bitcoin casinos australia are taking center stage in 2025. In Australia, where digital transactions are part of everyday life, more players are embracing this innovative way to play. Whether it’s for privacy, speed,...

Dad's shocking act after allegedly throwing his baby son in Queensland pond
A dad is accused of throwing his baby into a pond and committing a shocking act after he realised the child was dead. Jaye Lee Walton, 42, was charged over his son's death after he allegedly woke up "laughing" from a drunken nap and tried to flee...

Marketing meets the law - Navigating IP risks
By John Syekei, Partner and Head of IP and Technology, Ghadieja Khan and Richard Odongo, Senior Associates, Nabila Hendricks, Associate and Victoria Njenga, Candidate Legal Practitioner, Bowmans Kenya As South African and Kenyan brands...

‘Tears of joy’ in Paris for Australia’s latest World Heritage site
Home History & Culture ‘Tears of joy’ in Paris for Australia’s latest World Heritage site By Carolyn Beasley • 17 July 2025 Ngarluma elder Geoffrey Togo stands beside a stone etching of a thylacine on the islands of Murujuga Sea Country, in...

Victoria Falls: The Smoke That Thunders
Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s a moment, just before the microlight lifts off, when I start seriously questioning my life choices. I’m strapped into what is essentially a flying garden chair, buzzing – seemingly spluttering – down a small runway...

Christopher McCann, ex-Commonwealth Bank executive facing child sex charges, found dead in Queensland
A former Commonwealth Bank executive charged with attempting to procure underage girls for sex has been found dead in Queensland, just days after being granted bail. His death brings a sudden and dramatic end to a high-profile legal case that had...

Ex-jockey, former lawyer alleged to have stolen Chanel costume jewellery
A jockey and his ex-lawyer associate are alleged to have tried to steal thousands of dollars of costume jewellery from an inner-city home, a court has been told. Champion jockey Daniel Nikolic, 50, and former lawyer Patrick Lennon, 61, fronted the...

The Lincoln Lawyer's Angus Sampson lands major film role alongside Dark Knight legend
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from The Lincoln Lawyer. Angus Sampson has been juggling another project while fans eagerly anticipate the return of The Lincoln Lawyer. Netflix viewers are on tenterhooks, hoping for the arrival of The...

US solar manufacturers face steeper hill despite some wins in budget law
Second, in destroying the solar deployment credits, Republicans also eliminated the domestic content adder, a bonus incentive that encouraged developers to pick domestic equipment over cheap imports. “They removed the key incentive driving...