The High Court makes decisions that impact us every day. So who is Stephen Gageler, the person overseeing it all? And how did he get here from a tiny town in regional NSW?
Sydney woman Hodan Abby, the last known Australian IS-linked woman in Syria, is accused of enforcing IS ideology at the al-Roj detention camp. Allegations include threats, acting as a 'Sharia judge,' arranging marriages, and violence.
A cafe in Melbourne's north, previously targeted in a drive-by shooting, has caught fire. Authorities are treating the blaze, which caused significant damage to the cafe and a neighboring post office, as suspicious. A dark-coloured SUV was reportedly seen fleeing the scene.
Critically endangered swift parrots face habitat loss in Tasmania due to ongoing native forest logging. Despite government advice and ecological concerns, logging continues, impacting crucial breeding areas and raising questions about the effectiveness of current conservation strategies and future environmental standards.
The Victorian Coalition has pledged a $5 billion investment over four years to repair and rebuild the state's roads, aiming to fix one million potholes and improve maintenance systems if elected in November. The plan also includes boosting roadside maintenance and reviewing construction standards.
An academic received a six-page antisemitic letter, reporting it to police and the University of Wollongong (UOW). UOW's delayed response and lack of specific reporting mechanisms for antisemitism caused distress. The issue is now before the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, with universities facing scrutiny over their handling of hate speech and student/staff safety.
As Australian parliament takes a winter break, Prime Minister Albanese reviews his standing after a bold budget and security pacts, while Opposition Leader Taylor targets One Nation, framing them as an economic liability. Both leaders face internal party challenges and external economic pressures.
