Author: Editorial Team

Federal Government’s Desperate Bid to Keep Counterterrorism Funding Secret Foiled by Royal Commission The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has rejected the federal government’s bid to keep cabinet documents about counterterrorism funding under wraps. The ruling paves the way for a thorough examination of whether intelligence and law enforcement agencies did their job in the lead-up to the devastating Bondi terror attack in 2025. At the heart of the controversy is a question of whether the counterterrorism budget declined between 2020 and 2025, despite the government’s claims of increased funding for national security agencies. The commission’s decision has…

AUKUS Submarine Deal: What’s Behind the US Offer of Five Virginia-Class Subs to Australia? Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles reveals the US is still open to providing up to five Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS. The government’s sudden shift to buying three second-hand subs instead of one new and two second-hand ones has raised eyebrows among critics. Analysts question whether the move will reduce Australia’s submarine capability and expose deep flaws in the AUKUS push. The deal’s future hangs in the balance as the White House must sign off on the sale, and US submarine production rates remain a concern. The…

Victoria’s Vehicle Registration Rebate Website Crashes on Launch Day: ‘Overwhelmed’ System Leaves Motorists Fuming VicRoads website buckles under pressure as thousands of motorists rush to claim 20% vehicle registration rebate Technical issues prompt error messages and frustration, with Premier’s office urging patience as technicians scramble to fix the problem Four million vehicles are eligible for the rebate, which could hand back almost $750 million to Victorian motorists The move comes as record fuel prices continue to bite, with the federal government under pressure to extend relief measures beyond June 30 Victoria’s much-anticipated vehicle registration rebate scheme got off to a…

‘Code Red for WA’: State Braces for One of the Most Powerful Storms in Years as Forecasters Warn of Destructive Winds, Flash Flooding and Tornadoes Western Australia is on high alert as a massive storm system bears down on the state, threatening to unleash devastating winds, flash flooding, and even tornadoes. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for a vast stretch of the state, with Perth expected to bear the brunt of the system on Sunday. Residents are being told to “act now and stay safe” as forecasters warn of wind gusts powerful enough to bring…

Inferno Engulfs Two Brisbane Homes, Trapping Residents Indoors as Emergency Services Battle to Contain Blaze Two homes in Brisbane’s north have been ravaged by a ferocious fire, forcing a mass evacuation and emergency declaration Ten fire crews battled to contain the inferno, with thick smoke blanketing the peninsula and residents ordered to shelter indoors The cause of the blaze remains unknown, but police have revoked the emergency declaration after a tense four-hour standoff Residents are breathing a sigh of relief after a miraculous escape, with paramedics on standby but no injuries reported The usually quiet streets of Clontarf were transformed…