Author: Editorial Team

Construction Union Bosses Under Fire: Five Arrested in Dawn Raids as Police Crack Down on Alleged Corruption Five people, including CFMEU organisers, arrested in Melbourne raids as part of Taskforce Hawk investigation Allegations of secret commissions and corruption in the construction industry spark police probe Royal commission into corruption in Victoria’s construction sector to run alongside police operation Former South Australian Supreme Court chief justice to head royal commission, with terms of reference revealed The construction union, once a powerful force in Australian politics, is facing its darkest hour. This morning, detectives from Taskforce Hawk executed warrants at six properties…

Albanese Pledges to Keep WA’s Lucrative GST Deal, Defying Productivity Commission’s Scathing Review Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vows to maintain WA’s GST arrangements despite a damning Productivity Commission report The report labels the 2018 deal a “costly mistake” that has cost the federal budget $23 billion in six years WA Premier Roger Cook hails Albanese’s commitment as a victory for the state, saying every Western Australian will be “relieved” by the news The decision is set to spark a heated debate about federal-state financial relations and the fairness of the GST system The Prime Minister’s visit to Perth was always…

Australia Braces for Torrential Downpours and Flash Flooding as ‘Big System’ Bears Down on the East Coast Millions of Australians are on high alert as a low-pressure system brings heavy rain and flash flooding to the east coast, with northeastern Victoria and southern NSW expected to bear the brunt. Flood warnings have been issued for the Kiewa, Loddon, and Avoca catchments, with river levels expected to rise between Monday and Wednesday. The weather system, which began in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, is expected to bring 40-60mm of rain to some areas, with higher totals possible in northern Victoria.…

Desperate Search for ‘Vulnerable’ 85-Year-Old Man Who Vanished After Leaving Pub in Victoria’s North-East Police launch massive search operation for Jacobus ‘John’, 85, who went missing after leaving the Harrietville Hotel on Sunday night John, who requires a walking stick and can’t walk long distances, was last seen driving his silver Toyota Prado, which was spotted heading towards Mitta Mitta Family and friends join police in the search, scouring the Great Alpine Road and local tracks, with the Police Air Wing also deployed Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward, as concerns grow for John’s safety and well-being The…

Double Tragedy on The Boulevarde: Two Lives Lost in Devastating Lakemba Crash A second pedestrian has died almost a month after being hit by a car in a horrific incident in Lakemba, Western Sydney. Nurhayati Pamungkas, a 43-year-old mother, was the first to succumb to her injuries, leaving behind a heartbroken husband and two young children. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the community, with a GoFundMe page launched to support the grieving family. Police are continuing to investigate the crash, urging anyone with information to come forward. The devastating incident occurred on July 28, when a car smashed into…