Ash Jurberg, a travel writer from Melbourne, was initially scammed on LinkedIn when a contact promised him tickets and flights to the US for a Socceroos game. After sending passport details, the contact disappeared. However, the same individual later re-emerged, revealing himself as a wealthy CEO who genuinely wanted to help, and gifted Ash and his sons the trip.
Adiba Ganji, a former Afghan national soccer player, fled Kabul with her brother in 2021 due to the Taliban takeover. They arrived in Melbourne, Australia, and Adiba later supported her mother and younger siblings to join them. Her sister Arya, now 18, has become an Australian citizen, with Adiba's citizenship also approved.
An inquest is examining the death of Stacey Warnecke, 30, from a postpartum hemorrhage. She died after choosing a "freebirth" supported by an unqualified "birthkeeper," Emily Lal, who allegedly downplayed symptoms and delayed calling an ambulance. Experts state Warnecke's death was preventable with medical intervention.
Police have charged a third person, a 20-year-old man, over the deliberate arson of the Adass synagogue in Melbourne on December 6, 2024. The man was charged with arson, endangering life, and theft of a motor vehicle while in custody for other offenses.
Shmuel Tal, a Melbourne fashion boss, is on trial in New South Wales for 14 charges including sexual assault, allegedly occurring during a four-hour encounter with a sex worker at his Byron Bay villa in November 2023. He denies all charges, with the defense arguing consensual sexual contact.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced expanded capital gains tax (CGT) exemptions for small businesses, including startups and testamentary trusts. The government increased the turnover threshold to $10 million, making the exemption "substantially broader and significantly more generous" in response to industry criticism.
An eviction notice against elderly social housing tenant Judy Belfield has been invalidated by VCAT due to confusion over the amount owed, not the rent increase legality. HousingFirst sought to increase rent on properties previously managed by Glenloch.
An inquest into the death of Stacey Warnecke, who died after a home "freebirth", has been delayed due to new evidence from a forensic analysis of her mobile phone. Warnecke, a 30-year-old nutritionist, died from a postpartum haemorrhage. The birthkeeper, Emily Lal, testified that her role was supportive, not clinical, and she was not responsible for calling an ambulance unless asked.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has climbed to 19th globally in the QS World University Rankings, surpassing the University of Melbourne for the first time. UNSW was praised for employment outcomes and research, while Melbourne fell to 22nd. Australia saw 58% of its ranked universities improve.
An 80-year-old Melbourne man with late-stage motor neurone disease has been denied higher at-home care funding by an algorithm, despite his wife's pleas and a specialist's report. His local MP calls the system 'Robo Aged Care,' highlighting the inadequacy of support and the potential for him to be forced into residential care.
Adrian Chiarella's debut feature, Leviticus, a horror film exploring homophobia and isolation, generated significant buzz at Sundance. The film stars Joe Bird as a closeted high schooler whose life unravels after a foolish decision leads to a vengeful spirit being unleashed.
A two-year-old girl has died following a four-vehicle collision on Dynon Road in West Melbourne. Several other individuals sustained injuries, with one driver in critical condition. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
A young girl has died following a four-vehicle collision on Dynon Road in West Melbourne this afternoon. Several others, including children and adults, sustained critical and non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospital.
Two women, Charlie Tidmarsh and Edith Pope, accused of vandalizing RSL clubs and spray-painting offensive slogans on Anzac Day have been granted suppression orders. The Heidelberg Magistrates' Court issued the ban on publishing their images due to extensive online death threats and abuse, including calls for retribution.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson declared Australia should be a "monocultural society" and pledged to axe SBS and overhaul the ABC if her party wins the next federal election. She also faced a protest banner and questions about her daughter's employment.
A birthkeeper, Emily Lal, was reported to police by a senior clinician after her client, Stacey Warnecke, died following a home freebirth. Warnecke, a wellness influencer, died from a massive postpartum hemorrhage after paying Lal $6,000 for support without clinical staff.
A birthkeeper, Emily Lal, was reported to police by a senior clinician after her client, Stacey Warnecke, died following a home freebirth. Warnecke, a wellness influencer, died from a postpartum hemorrhage after paying Lal $6,000 for support without clinical staff.
A gym in South Melbourne, Rare Breed, was targeted by arsonists for the second consecutive night. Fire crews responded to a blaze early this morning, with the cause deemed suspicious. The incidents are under investigation by Victoria Police.
El portero Patrick Beach se convirtió en el héroe de Australia en su debut mundialista contra Turquía, realizando ocho paradas cruciales para asegurar la victoria (2-0). A pesar de ser suplente teórico, Beach demostró su valía con intervenciones decisivas, cumpliendo un sueño de infancia.
A third man has been found guilty of the murder of 14-year-old Ethan Hoac in a 2023 machete attack in Melbourne. The driver of the SUV that crashed into Ethan before two passengers stabbed him was convicted of murder.
The author reflects on Australia's multicultural narrative, questioning if exceptional talent like Nestory Irankunda's is the sole reason for celebration, contrasting it with the vitriol faced by English footballers after misses. The piece also touches on anxieties exploited by politicians like Pauline Hanson and the 'model minority' myth.
Woodlands St Kilda Road childcare centre in Melbourne received an emergency action notice from VECRA for a safety breach. Children were at risk of accessing a 12th-floor balcony due to faulty fencing and lacked an adequate evacuation plan for young children.
A Melbourne childcare centre, Woodlands St Kilda Road, faces urgent safety rectifications after an inspection revealed children could access a 12th-floor balcony due to faulty fencing. The centre also lacked an emergency evacuation plan for its youngest attendees.
A Melbourne childcare centre, Woodlands St Kilda Road, has been issued an emergency action notice by VECRA due to safety issues, including fencing faults that could allow children access to a 12th-floor balcony and a lack of an emergency evacuation plan for young children.
