Nine men, aged 54 to 76, have appeared in court charged with a total of 41 historical sexual offences against eight child victims in south Wales between 1985 and 1996. The arrests were made across the UK following Gwent Police's Operation Oak, with cases transferred to Crown court.
Sheikh Abdulghani Albaf, principal of New Madinah College, won a NSW Supreme Court ruling against the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), which found he was denied procedural fairness in an investigation over alleged antisemitic social media comments. The ruling means NESA must revisit its determination.
Former broadcaster Alan Jones faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against six complainants between 2003-2020. A New South Wales court lifted a suppression order on evidence, allowing reporting ahead of the August 3 trial.
Queensland's Liberal National government buried a report by domestic violence victim-survivors that criticized police handling of cases and advocated for civilian review mechanisms, despite promises to prioritize victims in justice policies.
The NSW government has launched an Aboriginal family preservation program with a $350m investment to reduce the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in out-of-home care. Co-designed with First Nations families and ACCOs, the program offers culturally safe support and is already showing success at Abcare in Coffs Harbour.
A New South Wales tribunal found surgeon Dr Liu-Ming Schmidt guilty of professional misconduct, barring her from practice for six months. She failed to detect cancer in one patient and operated on the wrong end of another's bowel, contributing to his death, among other substandard treatments.
New government data reveals a 16% increase in land clearing in New South Wales in 2024, reaching over 81,000 hectares, despite the Minns government's promise to curb high rates. Environmental groups criticize the failure to implement policy changes.
Online networks are reportedly 'gamifying' violence and encouraging self-harm, targeting children in games like Roblox and Minecraft, with cases globally. Meanwhile, Iran declares 'full-scale war' with the US, and Andy Burnham becomes the UK's new prime minister, pledging to end rough sleeping.
Australian alpine ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria broke July temperature records, with some areas up to 12C above average. This follows a difficult ski season reliant on snow-making, exacerbated by an El Niño event and a high-pressure system, raising concerns about future ski seasons due to global heating.
An inquest began into the fatal police shooting of 43-year-old Jesse Deacon in Sydney in 2023. Officers responded to a self-harm call, kicked open his door, and shot him within a minute after a Taser failed. Deacon's mother advocates for systemic change in police mental health responses.
The article reflects on the decline of stand-alone TAB agencies in NSW, using the author's childhood memories of the Cessnock TAB as a backdrop. It contrasts the past, where TABs were distinct gambling venues, with the present, where gambling is integrated into pubs, clubs, and accessible via smartphones, leading to a broader participation and the obsolescence of traditional agencies.
Thousands of native Australian animals, particularly flying foxes, are injured or killed annually by entanglement in fruit tree netting, fencing, and fishing gear. Experts highlight the preventable nature of these incidents and advocate for wildlife-friendly alternatives and responsible disposal of human-made debris.
NSW government and police have incurred nearly $500,000 in legal fees from cases lost against pro-Palestine groups, including unsuccessful defenses of protest laws deemed unconstitutional. These costs highlight a significant expenditure on legal battles over public assembly restrictions.
Darcy Byrne, Labor mayor of Sydney's Inner West Council, is leading a grassroots movement to curb gambling harm, advocating for fewer poker machines in NSW clubs. He compares the poker machine lobby to the US NRA and discussed his successful motion at the NSW Labor conference.
A Palestinian driver delivering food aid into Gaza was killed by an Israeli soldier, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, a Telstra network glitch caused a 48-hour outage, and the World Cup quarter-finals begin with France vs. Morocco.
A Palestinian man delivering food aid to Gaza was reportedly killed by an Israeli soldier. Telstra's network experienced a 48-hour outage due to a software glitch. The World Cup quarter-finals begin with France vs. Morocco.
The NSW government has spent over $305,500 on legal fees defending controversial protest laws that were ultimately struck down by courts. These laws, enacted after the Bondi terror attack, were found to unconstitutionally burden political communication rights, leading to significant taxpayer expense.
Trường THCS và THPT Việt Úc Hà Nội (VAS Hanoi) được phê duyệt tích hợp Chương trình Tú tài bang New South Wales (HSC) với chương trình phổ thông Việt Nam. Học sinh sẽ nhận bằng cấp quốc tế và chuẩn bị cho đại học.
The US has escalated tensions with Iran, Donald Trump vowed to hit the country 'hard again tonight.' Australia is still reeling from a nationwide Telstra mobile network outage. In UK politics, Nigel Farage faces Count Binface in a byelection, while New South Wales won the State of Origin decider.
The NSW Blues achieved a historic upset victory against the Queensland Maroons in the deciding Origin match, winning 30-12 at Suncorp Stadium. Nathan Cleary was instrumental, scoring two tries and kicking five goals to secure the Man of the Series award.
Nathan Cleary's stellar performance, including two tries and 10 points with the boot, inspired New South Wales to a stunning 30-12 victory over Queensland in Brisbane, securing the State of Origin series. Controversial video reviews also played a role in the decisive win.
A 68-year-old man has died while participating in the Fan Dance, an endurance event simulating SAS training, on Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons. Police are investigating but do not consider the death suspicious. Organizers expressed condolences.
Australia is expected to avoid a recession despite substandard growth, while living standards are set to languish. In UK politics, Nigel Farage resigns as MP but will fight a byelection. The World Cup saw Argentina come from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 with a Messi goal.
A NSW parliamentary committee report accuses top prosecutor Sally Dowling of giving false evidence under oath regarding pitching a story about a child's sentencing hearing to radio station 2GB. The report recommends the attorney general investigate her removal from office.
