Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews defended his government's actions after an IBAC report found senior officials engaged in 'serious and concerning' conduct during negotiations with the firefighters' union, though no corrupt conduct was found.
Australian authorities are investigating an anti-weapons protest and vandalism at Melbourne's Lovitt Technologies as a potential terrorist act linked to far-left extremists, with suspects facing possible life imprisonment.
New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has sworn in a significantly restructured cabinet, abolishing key portfolios like transport infrastructure and cost of living, and trimming the cabinet size to signal efficiency and a new direction focused on working people and cost-of-living pressures.
Avustralya'nın Victoria eyaletinde, 'Açıklanamayan Servet' ile mücadele kapsamında 'Mantıklı mı?' adlı kampanya başlatıldı. Vatandaşlardan, bir kişinin yaşam tarzı veya mal varlığının yasal gelirleriyle örtüşmediği durumları ihbar etmeleri isteniyor.
A parliamentary inquiry into Labor's gambling legislation heard allegations that problem gamblers received cocaine and sex workers, which Sportsbet and Tabcorp denied.
Ben Carroll unveiled a new Victorian cabinet after taking Labor leadership, adding an AI ministry led by Anthony Carbines and reshuffling roles among ministers.
A Victorian farmer has sent a $40,000 invoice to the state government after losing over 160 livestock to wild dogs, following the March 2024 ban on lethal dingo control in north-west Victoria.
Australia sells $89 camera glasses raising privacy fears; Victoria phases out Montessori/Steiner schools; Iran denies Trump’s negotiation plans; sport news includes FIFA, cycling and sailing.
A Burmese python was filmed slithering across a pavement near Causeway Bay's Jardine Noonday Gun in Hong Kong, going viral on social media. An expert suggested recent heavy rain may have forced the snake into the urban area.
Victorian public schools are phasing out Montessori programs, impacting students like Leah with complex medical needs, due to a state government mandate for explicit instruction by 2028. This policy shift, supported by the contentious Australian Education Research Organisation (Aero), is criticized by educators, while a damning independent report on Aero remains hidden by the federal government.
Glasgow 2026 successfully hosted the Commonwealth Games after Victoria's withdrawal, demonstrating a cost-effective model. India is set to host in Amdavad in 2030, planning a grand event with more sports, including potential traditional additions like kabaddi and yoga. However, the Games' long-term financial viability post-2030 remains a key concern, with future bids requiring government underwriting.
Ash Ni Mara, 37, a fire protector at Melbourne's Camp Sovereignty, was allegedly assaulted by two strangers attempting to extinguish a sacred campfire. Police are investigating the incident, which they are considering racially motivated, and it marks the second attack on the site within 12 months.
Hungary is experiencing political change after Viktor Orbán's ousting, with Prime Minister Péter Magyar seeking public input for the next president. Online polls suggest unconventional candidates like 'Hide the Pain Harold' and Nobel laureate Katalin Karikó, while Magyar's initial nomination of Judit Polgár faced backlash, highlighting an imperfect but evolving democratic process.
1986 stahlen die "Australian Cultural Terrorists" Picassos "The Weeping Woman" aus der National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. Sie forderten mehr Kunstförderung und drohten mit Zerstörung. Das Gemälde wurde unversehrt in einem Schließfach am Bahnhof Spencer Street wiedergefunden, nachdem der Museumsdirektor die Diebe zur Rückgabe ermutigt hatte.
One Nation announced army veteran Warren Pickering as its Victorian state election leader and Pakenham candidate, aiming to govern independently. The party plans to reveal policies within a month, focusing on farmers, crime, and corruption, while denying access to some media outlets.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation announced its first Victorian state election candidates while banning ABC and Guardian reporters from its press conference, citing past exclusions. The party, which has seen a surge in polls, will field candidates in every seat and release policies soon.
El exciclista Chris Froome, embajador en el Tour, comparte recuerdos de su infancia en Kenia, la impactante experiencia del dopaje en el Tour de 2008, su compleja relación con Bradley Wiggins y cómo se enteró de su victoria en la Vuelta de 2011 mientras estaba hospitalizado.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation announced eight candidates for the Victorian state election, including former Liberal members and an animator. Hanson notably denied access to ABC and Guardian reporters at the press conference, citing "spin" and "gotcha moments," preferring Rebel News.
Nhill resident Gary Driscoll is selling his 2009 Toyota LandCruiser after it clocked 999,999km, averaging over 180km daily across western Victoria. The vehicle, serviced nearly 100 times, is up for online auction, with its value uncertain due to its high mileage.
Lorena Wiebes consiguió su segunda victoria de etapa en el Tour en Ginebra, dominando el sprint masivo. La ciclista neerlandesa suma 133 victorias en su carrera y 54 de 55 sprints en el WorldTour femenino, demostrando su superioridad.
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll plans to fill only one of three cabinet vacancies when caucus meets Monday, following recent resignations from former Premier Jacinta Allan, Harriet Shing, and Lily D'Ambrosio. This decision leaves two positions open in the Socialist Left faction, which is reportedly in "tatters" after a chaotic leadership transition.
Residents of Clarkefield, Victoria, are opposing a $700 million, 2,500-home development by APD Projects, citing misleading plans, high density, and inadequate infrastructure. The project bypasses local council via a controversial state program, sparking calls for an independent review.
India secured 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, falling short of 50 but achieving landmark performances in boxing, para sports, and judo, with Mirabai Chanu winning a third successive gold.
India concluded the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a total of 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze), falling short of the 50-medal mark achieved in previous editions since 2002, but achieving success in new events and landmark performances.
