Tag: Australian News
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Cyclone Alfred, exam bungles and revenge debt: Your most read Queensland stories of 2025
Queensland in 2025: A year of dramatic headlines From the coast to the countryside, 2025 brought a whirlwind of events to Queensland. Readers followed a rare combination of natural disasters, scientific milestones, unusual courtroom drama, and gripping crime stories. Here is a recap of the year’s most read Queensland stories, with context on why these…
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A Clear Path to Getting Your Letter Published in The Age
Introduction: A straightforward route to have your voice heard Whether you’re voicing a concern, sharing a viewpoint, or weighing in on current events, submitting a letter to The Age is a direct way to reach a broad Australian audience. The key is clarity, relevance, and following the publication’s guidelines. This guide explains the simple steps…
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“He’s A Good Boy”: Sydney Shooter’s Mother In Denial Over His Terror Act
Overview In the wake of the devastating terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, the nation is grappling with questions about radicalization, news reporting, and the human stories behind tragedy. Among the most poignant is the reaction of Verena, the mother of a man who police allege carried out the shooting. Her denial—framing him as a ‘good…
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Lanlan Yang Pleads Not Guilty to All Charges in Sydney Crash Case Linked to Kyle Sandilands’ Driver Injury
Overview of the Case Lanlan Yang, a high-profile figure in Sydney, has appeared in court and entered a plea of not guilty to all charges relating to a July crash in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The incident resulted in serious injuries to the driver who works for a radio program associated with Kyle Sandilands, a prominent…
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No Contempt Charge for Kyle and Jackie O in Erin Patterson Case
Authorities Decide Not to Charge Over Contempt in Erin Patterson Case The Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) has decided not to press contempt charges against radio hosts Kyle and Jackie O or the Mamamia media brand in connection with remarks made during the trial of Erin Patterson, the contended mushroom-murder defendant. The decision ends…
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No Contempt Charge: Kyle and Jackie O and Mamamia Not Probed for Erin Patterson Comments
Overview The Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions has decided not to press contempt charges against radio hosts Kyle and Jackie O or the Mamamia podcast for remarks linked to the trial of Erin Patterson, the Australian mushroom-murder case defendant. The decision, announced after a review of potentially prejudicial comments, marks a close in what had…
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Sydney Woman Claire Austin: Arrest Made Months After Fatal Injury in Alleged Abuse Case
Arrest in high-profile Randwick case linked to alleged domestic abuse A Sydney man has been arrested in connection with the death of Claire Austin, a 38-year-old woman who sustained fatal injuries while fleeing an alleged abuse situation involving her boyfriend. The investigation, which unfolded over several months, has culminated in a formal arrest as police…
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Did a Former Perth Bikie Order the Public Assassination of His Rival? Inside the David Pye Case
Introduction to a High-Profile Case In a courtroom drama that has drawn national attention, the Supreme Court of Western Australia has been the stage for the legal battle involving former Perth-based bikie member, David Pye. The case has captivated audiences with its blend of criminal history, alleged orchestration, and a high-stakes confrontation with the law.…
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Western Sydney University consultants paid nearly $3k a day as redundancies loom: what it means for staff and students
Leaked figures spotlight a broader trend in university spending As Western Sydney University (WSU) moves toward hundreds of redundancies, new documents obtained by the ABC expose a pattern that has become increasingly common in higher education: heavy reliance on external consultants. Internal records show several senior consultants clocking daily rates up to 2,850, with one…
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Investigation into Tragic Death of Baby Boy Amid Optus Outage
Overview of the Optus Outage Incident The recent Optus outage has raised serious concerns regarding emergency services across Australia. One of the most tragic incidents linked to this outage was the death of an eight-week-old boy in Gawler West, north of Adelaide. While the South Australian police have stated that his death is “unlikely” to…