John Drew, a policy development officer for One Nation in Queensland, has a history of making offensive and racist remarks about Aboriginal people, migrants, and ethnic minorities. He also defended the Hitler Youth and expressed admiration for the White Australia policy. This comes despite One Nation's claims of implementing new vetting processes.
David Munk, former deputy editor, has been appointed the new editor of Guardian Australia, succeeding Lenore Taylor. Munk aims to continue the publication's legacy of "courageous, groundbreaking and independent journalism."
Five diverse stories: PayphoneGo's community building, 100 US history objects, redefining dementia diagnosis, a photographer's complex relationship with an iconic Kate Moss image, and Australia's 'less lethal' police weapons.
One Nation's Melbourne fundraiser, featuring Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce, was relocated due to planned protests, with Victoria Police noting concerns but no specific threats.
One Nation's fundraising campaign 'Fire the Liar' received extensive, potentially free, front-page coverage from the Daily Telegraph, while its claimed $2.7m donation figure remains unverified. Meanwhile, AI-generated errors in Nine newspapers and a controversial cartoon in the Age and Sydney Morning Herald highlight media controversies.
Australia's One Nation party faces scrutiny over 'sloppy' financial reports with over $1m in missing assets. US President Trump accuses Iran of 'playing us for suckers' amid imminent strike threats. Thousands of Australian women face medicine uncertainty, while World Cup predictions begin.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party reported over $1m in missing/worthless assets and faced criticism for 'sloppy' financial reporting from 2016-2022. The party repeatedly failed legal obligations, including late filings and missed AGMs, raising questions about its fitness for government.
New South Wales has admitted to battery and false imprisonment of Hannah Thomas, a former Greens candidate, who was punched in the eye by a police officer during a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney. The state will pay her medical costs, but denies claims of malicious prosecution.
Australian media outlets are embracing video content, while 2SER community radio has found a new funding model, and Politico is establishing an Australian outlet
The article criticizes Australia's media for its "supine" response to Pauline Hanson's One Nation party banning journalists and barring access. It draws parallels to Donald Trump's tactics in the US, highlighting a failure to defend press freedom despite significant electoral gains by One Nation.
US-based Management and Training Corporation (MTC), operating Australia's immigration detention centers via Secure Journeys, faces multiple investigations due to catastrophic security failures. These include detainee escapes, staff assaults, and a lack of basic safety equipment, prompting warnings from regulators about risks to staff and detainees.
Australian government documents reveal plans for retail fuel rationing, including a "maximum transaction value per vehicle per day," as a worst-case scenario. This comes amid warnings from the International Energy Agency about dwindling global oil stocks.
Joanne Walker describes the extreme physical and mental toll of the 100-mile Ultra-Trail Australia race. Runners push past limits, seeking a 'void' and finding value in suffering, with family support crucial for completion.
Labor MPs anticipate government concessions on capital gains tax for startups following backlash to budget changes. Concerns exist about explaining complex tax reforms effectively.
CSIRO job cuts will cripple Australia's ability to submit climate projections to global reports like the IPCC, leading researchers warn. About 100 scientists are being made redundant, impacting the national climate model.
Australia's ABC and SBS broadcasters will not adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism used by a royal commission, citing editorial independence and concerns over illustrative examples conflating criticism of Israel with hatred of Jews.
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