One-time republican supporter Sam Mostyn will become the King’s woman in Australia when she is sworn in as governor-general in a formal ceremony, including a guard of honour, at Parliament House on Monday. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed the successful businesswoman, advocate and former AFL commissioner for a five-yearContinue Reading
As the wash up from the Voice to parliament vote continues, it is apparent that Australia is a country divided. But the division runs much deeper than a Yes or a No. A close analysis of the votes from the Voice to parliament referendum – and those from the lastContinue Reading
The land of unique slang that is both colourful and often confusing to anyone who isn’t from the country. From slang such as ‘yeah nah’ (no), ‘nah yeah’ (yes) to ‘smoko’ (cigarette break) and ‘bikkie’ (biscuit), there’s little wonder why foreigners are often left scratching their heads. The US EmbassyContinue Reading
Before she used her voice in the Northern Territory’s senate, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price showcased her vocal talents on stage as a hip hop singer under the stage name “Sassy J”. Footage of Ms Price’s hidden talent has surfaced online, showing the shadow minister for Indigenous Australians and Country Liberal PartyContinue Reading
Defence Minister Richard Marles has booked over 700 hours of taxpayer-funded RAAF VIP flights since last year – the equivalent of flying to London 30 times or 59 return trips to Bali. An analysis of Mr Marles’ $3.6 million bill for private RAAF transport also reveals that despite claims theContinue Reading
A well-respected federal Queensland MP and business identity has died, with tributes remembering the ex-politician for his desire to “stand up for those down and out in his community and country”. Ewen Jones served six years as the federal member for Herbert, a seat encompassing the far north city ofContinue Reading
Former Labor leader Simon Crean has died aged 74. A key member of the union movement, Mr Crean died while on a trip to Europe for talks on trade and business. He died on Sunday, according to a report by the Sydney Morning Herald. The news came as a surpriseContinue Reading
Western Australia’s Premier Mark McGowan has announced he is stepping down as the state’s leader. The Premier made the announcement at a press conference at 12.45pm (2.45pm AEST). “Today I‘m announcing I will be stepping down as Premier and as member for Rockingham. I was elected as Premier of WesternContinue Reading
CINCINNATI: Jerry Springer, the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families willing to bare all on weekday afternoons including brawls, obscenities and blurred images of nudity, died on Thursday at 79.At its peak, “The Jerry Springer Show” was a ratings powerhouseContinue Reading
Sally Rugg has ramped up her legal fight against teal independent MP Monique Ryan and the federal government after their attempt at mediation failed. The political staffer and left wing activist will seek to add a claim of “serious contraventions” of the Fair Work Act against the commonwealth when theContinue Reading