The new director of Adelaide Writers' Week says she is hopeful "really important lessons have been learned" following the implosion of this year's literary festival.
The Fair Work Commission ruled Scott Carlin's dismissal as National Trust of Tasmania MD was unfair and unreasonable due to lack of procedural fairness and valid reason. Carlin stated he revived the Trust and left a legacy.
The sentencing hearing for Daniel Billings, who pleaded guilty to murdering Molly Ticehurst, has been moved to September 3-4. This change allows forensic psychiatrist Olav Nielssen to provide evidence via video link, as he would have been unavailable on the original dates.
Iran is leveraging its geography, specifically the Strait of Hormuz, as a weapon against adversaries. The regime claims control over the waterway, leading to conflicting statements from Iran and the US regarding its status. Recent strikes and retaliatory attacks have heightened regional instability, with Iran citing a recent deal to assert its authority over the strait.
Iran is leveraging the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic weapon, leading to conflicting claims of its status (open/closed) by Iran and the US. Recent strikes and retaliatory attacks have heightened regional instability, with Iran citing a recent deal for safe passage as justification for its actions, while the US vows overwhelming force against any aggression.
Israel will hold elections on the last Tuesday in October, a vote seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legacy. Current polls suggest his Likud party may not be the largest in parliament, facing challenges from new parties and criticism over war management and security failures.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died suddenly at age 71 after a brief illness, reportedly an aortic dissection. His death creates a vacancy in the Senate, narrowing the Republican majority and impacting legislative efforts. A replacement will be appointed by the governor, with a special election to follow.
