Victoria's IBAC watchdog faces major overhaul
Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog, IBAC, faces a major overhaul. A landmark review recommends broadening the definition of corrupt conduct and strengthening its powers. Read the full story.
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Canadian MPs Move to Block Armoured Vehicle Sale to US ICE
Canadian legislators demand a halt to a $7.2m sale of bomb-resistant vehicles to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing human rights concerns. Read the full story.
Victoria Slashes 1,000+ Public Sector Jobs in $4bn Savings Plan
Victoria's Premier announces a major public service overhaul, cutting over 1,000 jobs and merging 29 entities to save $4bn. Read the full details of the state's budget repair plan.
Victoria Plans 10% Public Service Staff Cost Cuts
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
US and Russia Threaten to Resume Nuclear Testing
The US and Russia have threatened to resume nuclear weapons testing, jeopardising a key global security norm. Experts warn this could trigger a dangerous new arms race.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq gets two-year jail term in Bangladesh
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been given a two-year prison sentence by a Bangladesh court for corruption. Discover the details of the trial and its political implications.
Parliament plunges into darkness during energy debate
Parliament House was plunged into darkness during a fiery energy policy clash. Coalition MPs jeered as the blackout cut off the Health Minister mid-sentence. Read the full story.
UN to Hear Māori Rights Complaint Against NZ Government
The UN will examine claims of significant discrimination against Māori by New Zealand's coalition government, following the largest ever Indigenous rights protests. Read the full story.
Jess Wilson: First Female Victorian Liberal Leader
Jess Wilson becomes Victorian Liberals' first female leader, shifting focus from crime to budget and cost of living. Could this historic change threaten Labor's dominance?
The War and Treaty's National Anthem Stuns NFL Fans
American duo The War and Treaty delivered a breathtaking US national anthem performance ahead of Monday Night Football, leaving fans and critics in awe. Discover why this rendition is being hailed as one of the best.
Victorian Liberals Elect First Female Leader Jess Wilson
The Victorian Liberal Party has made history, electing Jess Wilson as its first female leader. Discover the details of the leadership spill and what this means for the next state election.
Jess Wilson Elected First Female Victorian Liberal Leader
First-term MP Jess Wilson defeats Brad Battin in a leadership spill, becoming the Victorian Liberal Party's first female leader. Discover the implications for the party's future.
Victoria's Liberal leader Brad Battin faces leadership spill
Victoria's opposition leader Brad Battin faces a leadership challenge as early as Tuesday. Shadow treasurer Jess Wilson has gathered support to test his position.
Victoria's controversial youth crime laws condemned
Victoria's new 'adult crime, adult time' laws allowing children as young as 14 to be sentenced as adults face widespread condemnation from legal experts and children's advocates.
Australia's First Aboriginal Treaty Signed in Victoria
Victoria makes history by signing Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal peoples, delivering a formal apology and greater self-determination. A landmark moment for reconciliation.
Victoria's Aboriginal Treaty Signed, Takes Effect 2026
Victoria's groundbreaking treaty with Aboriginal peoples, the first in Australia, is signed. It commences December 2024 but won't be fully operational until 2026. Discover the details and the debate.
Native Title Claim Covers Melbourne and Victoria Regions
Wurundjeri people file sweeping native title claim covering most of Melbourne and surrounding areas. Claim applies only to Crown land, not private properties. Read about this historic legal move.
Thailand Demands Apology from Cambodia Over Landmines
Thailand demands an apology from Cambodia after a landmine blast injured a soldier, reigniting border tensions. Read the latest on the suspended ceasefire.
Trump's Nuclear Move Sparks UK Security Alarm
Former President Donald Trump's plan to abandon key nuclear weapons treaty with Russia has triggered serious concerns among UK defence experts, who fear it could destabilise global security and spark a new arms race.
Russia May Resume Nuclear Testing Amid Ukraine War
Exclusive intelligence reveals Moscow may resume nuclear testing as Western support for Ukraine wavers. Experts warn of escalating global tensions and renewed arms race.
Victoria Passes Australia's First Indigenous Treaty
In a landmark moment for Australia, Victoria has passed the nation's first formal treaty legislation with Indigenous traditional owners, establishing a groundbreaking framework for self-determination and cultural recognition.
Trump considers resuming US nuclear weapons testing
Former President Donald Trump reportedly considers resuming US nuclear weapons testing, potentially triggering a dangerous new arms race with Russia and China. Experts warn this could dismantle decades of nuclear diplomacy.
Victoria's Treaty Truth: Allan Faces Backlash
Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan confronts escalating backlash over the state's controversial First Nations treaty process as legal experts question its constitutional validity and costs spiral.
Indigenous treaty architect reveals 'unfinished business' demands
The lead architect behind Australia's landmark Indigenous treaty process breaks silence on what must come next, declaring 'unfinished business' that demands urgent national attention.
Victoria Labor needs One Nation for assisted dying bill
In a dramatic political twist, Victoria's Labor government has been forced to rely on One Nation and crossbench MPs to pass controversial voluntary assisted dying legislation after a major factional split within its own party.
Following a 170-year-old map through London reveals hidden secrets
A modern-day explorer uncovers hidden secrets of Victorian London using a genuine 1850s map, revealing how the city's landscape has transformed while some mysteries remain eternal.
Victoria's 10-day home approval plan cuts objection rights
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
South London's Victorian Lodge Transformed Into Stunning Home
Discover how a dilapidated Victorian lodge in South London was miraculously converted into an award-winning contemporary family residence while preserving its historic charm.
Gibraltar condemns Farage's 'foreign land' remarks
The Government of Gibraltar has launched a scathing attack on Nigel Farage after the Reform UK leader claimed the territory was a 'foreign land' and suggested British forces shouldn't defend it. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo accuses Farage of undermining
Victoria pushes Aboriginal treaty despite public opposition
The Victorian government is proceeding with its landmark Aboriginal treaty against the will of voters, as new polling reveals significant public opposition to the divisive agreement.
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