Author: Editorial Team

Tasmania’s Watered-Down Gun Laws: A ‘Lobbyist’s Dream’ That Puts Community Safety at Risk Proposed legislation introduces tougher penalties for gun theft and possession, but fails to limit the number of firearms an individual can own Police Commissioner and gun safety advocates had pushed for a gun cap, but the government refused, citing a focus on ‘law-abiding licence holders’ Retired paramedic who attended the Port Arthur massacre warns that access to guns, not just caps, is the major concern Labor opposition and gun safety groups slam the draft bill as ‘overdue’ and ‘not going far enough’ to improve community safety The…

Woman’s Shocking $600 Ambulance Bill for Husband’s Body Sparks Calls for National Reform A woman was slapped with a $600 bill for an ambulance that took her husband’s body to hospital after he died unexpectedly. The ambulance service initially rejected her claim, citing a loophole that excludes deceased individuals from private health insurance coverage. Experts say this case highlights the need for national reform, as ambulance billing laws vary wildly between states, leaving many Australians vulnerable to surprise costs. The Consumers Health Forum of Australia is calling for National Cabinet to harmonise ambulance billing, citing “unnecessarily complex” and “bill shock”…

Liberal MP Moira Deeming Wins Reprieve in Court as Party Backs Down on Disendorsement Plans Amid ‘Headlock’ Scandal Moira Deeming, the embattled Liberal MP, has been given a two-week lifeline as the party calls off a meeting to decide her fate over a explosive ‘headlock’ allegation against former leader Matthew Guy. The MP’s last-ditch Supreme Court action has forced the Liberal Party to cancel plans to revoke her preselection for the November state election, despite three-quarters of the executive voting to disendorse her. The dispute centres on a claim that Mr Guy put Mrs Deeming in a headlock at a…

Indigenous Voices Shine Amidst Adversity: The National Indigenous Art Fair Unites Communities and Celebrates Resilience Over 100 artists from 30 remote Indigenous art centres gather in Sydney for the National Indigenous Art Fair, showcasing their work and sharing their stories. Kieren Karritpul, a renowned artist from the Northern Territory, on his first time presenting at the fair: “It’s going to be a different feeling, and seeing a different audience.” Despite challenges faced by remote communities, including devastating floods and limited access to resources, the fair offers a platform for artists to share their culture and connect with a wider audience.…

Norovirus Nightmare: 125 Fall Ill on Ruby Princess Cruise as Virus Spreads Like Wildfire On Board More than 120 passengers and crew members infected with highly contagious norovirus on 20-day Princess Cruises voyage Outbreak reported to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday, with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain Ship’s crew scrambled to contain outbreak, implementing enhanced sanitation protocols, but not before virus spread to 102 passengers and 23 crew members This is not the first time the Ruby Princess has been hit by a viral outbreak, with a devastating COVID-19 outbreak on board in…