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Breaking Point: Man Charged Under New Vilification Laws for Alleged Attack on Islamic Dinner Gathering in Ballarat A 37-year-old man has been charged with a string of offences, including making threats to kill and assaulting people at a Muslim dinner gathering in Ballarat. The alleged attack, which occurred in March, was met with outrage from the Islamic community, who have been waiting four months for charges to be laid. The case will be a test for Victoria’s new anti-hate laws, which make it illegal to incite or threaten based on certain attributes such as race, gender identity or sex. The…

Exclusive Poll: One Nation on Brink of Power as Australia Teeters on the Edge of a Hung Parliament Australia is staring down the barrel of a hung parliament with One Nation on track to win up to 66 seats, putting it within arm’s reach of forming government. The right-wing party’s popularity has surged, with a primary vote of 30 per cent, leaving Labor and the Coalition scrambling to maintain power. One Nation’s leader, Pauline Hanson, is poised to become the kingmaker in a minority government, with the party leading in 39 of 41 regional/rural seats. Australia’s major parties are facing…

Indigenous Community Left High and Dry as Only Rehab Centre Closes Amid Claims of ‘Culturally Inappropriate’ Care The Mimosa Creek Healing Centre in Woorabinda, Queensland, has shut its doors after 14 years, leaving the community without a single rehab facility. The centre’s termination was sparked by community concerns over ‘culturally inappropriate’ care and poor recovery outcomes, according to the local council. The organisation behind the centre claims it was never informed of these concerns and will continue all operations, except rehab, in a new location. The closure has sparked fears for the welfare of the community, where residents are already…

Rachel Stephen-Smith Takes the Reins as ACT’s New Deputy Chief Minister Amid Major Reshuffle Following Corruption Scandal Rachel Stephen-Smith elected unopposed as new deputy chief minister after Yvette Berry’s resignation Major cabinet reshuffle sees new ministers appointed to education, health, housing, and sport portfolios Stephen-Smith vows to tackle “significant reform” in education sector amidst Integrity Commission’s corrupt conduct findings Yvette Berry’s departure leaves a power vacuum, with Stephen-Smith and Chris Steel emerging as frontrunners to lead ACT Labor in the future The Australian Capital Territory’s (ACT) Labor government has undergone a major reshuffle, with Rachel Stephen-Smith being elected as the…

Sydney Paddleboarder Who Saved Shark Attack Victim Wins World Championship in Record-Breaking Time Amid Hurricane Conditions A Sydney paddleboarder who helped save a woman from a shark attack in June has won the world paddleboard championship in Hawaii, breaking the world record in the process. Charlie Verco, 24, paddled 52 kilometres from one island to another in just 4 hours, 18 minutes and 3 seconds, amidst strong winds and swells caused by a nearby hurricane. The elite paddleboarder’s remarkable achievement is a testament to his skill, endurance, and ocean knowledge, and comes just months after he helped save a shark…