Proposed changes to Queensland abortion laws have been gagged by the premier, leaving opposition and crossbench MPs gobsmacked. Premier David Crisafulli put forward a motion without notice on Tuesday at the year’s final parliamentary sitting week, that will prevent members from introducing any changes to the legislation. Abortion was a major issue during the state … Read more
Fear, anger and division are gripping regional communities at the centre of the energy transition, with the coalition accused of stoking a “culture war” over nuclear power. Reactors would be built at seven former coal power plant sites across Australia under the coalition’s nuclear energy plan, including at Muswellbrook’s Liddell station in the NSW Hunter … Read more
A mysterious fluorescent liquid spotted “streaming down the gutters” of a busy inner-city street caused concern among local residents on Tuesday. The liquid was pooling in crevices and stretched entire road crossings along Enmore Road in Sydney’s inner west, reflecting brightly against the sun. One worried passerby questioned what it was and asked for insight … Read more
More than a hundred angry unionists have marched on parliament house as the embattled CFMEU’s forced administration is challenged in Australia’s highest court. The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) is dealing with allegations of links to organised crime as administrator Mark Irving works to clean up the organisation. Laws forcing a takeover of … Read more
The older sister of a young girl allegedly left to die by members of her faith-healing religious circle when they took away her insulin, has lodged a lawsuit against the Queensland Government in the state’s Supreme Court. Jayde Struhs is the oldest child of Jason Richard Struhs and Kerrie Elizabeth Struhs, who are accused of … Read more
Drivers travelling along a popular stretch of Aussie coastline in 4WDs are being called out for the “tremendous damage” their reckless behaviour is inflicting on wildlife. Two endangered species of turtles are perishing along the Cooloola Coast in Queensland — a 100km stretch of sand that’s home to a number of popular camping grounds — … Read more
Severe thunderstorm warnings are expected to be declared within hours, as large parts of the country brace for extreme weather conditions. As showers continue to develop, Queensland and West Australian residents continue to battle through extreme heatwaves. A severe heatwave warning remains in place for the Peninsula, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North Tropical Coast … Read more
Anthony Albanese has visited the Melbourne Adass Israel Synagogue five days after the place of worship was firebombed in a suspected act of terrorism. The early Friday morning blaze left the synagogue in Ripponlea in Melbourne’s southeast gutted, and was condemned internationally. The Prime Minister greeted Jewish orthodox members at the synagogue at about 1pm … Read more
Three of the world’s most beautiful creatures are on the brink of extinction due to the impact of an outdated hobby. The butterfly species are netted by collectors and curio sellers because of their bright colours. They are killed, pinned to boards, and framed behind glass. Native to Brazil, the destruction of their habitat has … Read more
The rail union has failed to overturn an interlocutory order banning further industrial action after an 11th-hour bid by the NSW government to stop further train chaos in Sydney. Urgent legal action was launched on Sunday to stop the Australian Rail, Tram, and Bus Union from resuming industrial action on Monday, though some networks were … Read more