Family Violence Alert as Crime Hits 20-Year Record High Crime rates have surged, with family violence incidents reaching alarming levels in Victoria Crime Victoria, Australia, Family Violence, Theft, Youth Crime Victoria: Wow, things are getting pretty serious in Victoria. Crime rates have shot up, hitting a record high not seen in 20 years. It’s a … Read more
Update for Aussies Caught in Vanuatu Crisis Amid Earthquake Over 148 Australians evacuated from Vanuatu following a deadly earthquake that has left many injured and missing World Vanuatu, Australia, Earthquake, Evacuation, Crisis Response Vanuatu: A powerful earthquake hit this small Pacific nation, causing chaos. The Royal Australian Air Force quickly stepped in to help. They … Read more
Major Update After Aussies Poisoned in Fiji, Qantas Offers Refunds Aussies are advised to stay away from busy shopping areas amid rising tensions and frustrations during the festive season World Fiji, Australia, Qantas, Earthquake, Emergency Alert Fiji: Recently, there’s been a lot of chatter about Aussies getting sick while on holiday in Fiji. It’s been … Read more
Crucial $4.8B Power Line Approved Despite Local Opposition The $4.8 billion HumeLink project in NSW has received federal approval, facing pushback from local communities and environmental groups. Politics Wagga Wagga, NSW, HumeLink, Renewable Energy, Transgrid Wagga Wagga: So, there’s this big $4.8 billion project that just got the green light. It’s called HumeLink, and it’s … Read more
Is This Australia’s Cheapest Home Sold for Just $2000 A derelict home in Morawa, WA, has been sold for a mere $2000, raising eyebrows about the state of the housing market in Australia Local Morawa, Western Australia, Cheap Home, Real Estate, Renovation Morawa: So, you won’t believe this! A house in Morawa, Western Australia, just … Read more
State’s Major Move on Drugs: NSW to Trial Pill Testing at Festivals NSW is set to implement a pill testing trial at music festivals next year, responding to calls from experts and politicians. Health NSW, Pill Testing, Music Festivals, Drug Summit, Ryan Park Sydney: NSW is gearing up to launch a pill testing trial at … Read more
Violence Against Women and Children Likely to Rise Over Christmas A new study indicates a troubling increase in violence against women and children during the holiday season, particularly on Christmas. Crime Australia, Domestic Violence, Christmas, New Year’s Day, NSW Sydney: A recent study shows that violent attacks against women and kids tend to spike during … Read more
Arrivals Decline While Fewer People Pack Their Bags for Travel Australia sees a drop in arrivals, but fewer people are leaving the country than expected, raising concerns about migration policies Politics Australia, Migration, COVID-19, Economy, Housing, Education Canberra: So, it looks like Australia is facing a bit of a twist in its migration story. The … Read more
Warnings of Higher Taxes and Service Cuts Looming for Australians Australia faces potential tax hikes and service reductions as debt issues worsen, with experts urging for urgent reforms to avoid future burdens. Politics Australia, Taxes, Government Spending, Debt, Service Cuts Canberra: Australians might soon see their taxes go up and essential services cut if the … Read more
Defunct Jail Reopens as Inmate Numbers Surge in Northern Territory Berrimah jail, once deemed unfit, now houses inmates as the Northern Territory faces a surge in prisoner numbers Crime Berrimah Jail, Northern Territory, Inmate Numbers, Gerard Maley, Alice Springs Darwin: A notorious prison that was once called “fit for a bulldozer” is now back in … Read more