2019 federal election results: Labor claims victory in Lilley
First-time federal candidate, Anika Wells, secured the seat of Lilley for Labor with a 901 vote lead against Brad Carswell. Prior to this win, the...
Julian Assange to face 17 new US criminal charges
The United States Justice Department has charged founder of Wikileaks Julian Assange with new espionage charges. The US alleges that classified government documents were published...
Theresa May offers a sweeter ‘new deal’ to end Brexit stalemate
Prime Minister of the UK Theresa May has outlined a “new deal” for Brexit that includes offers for a possible second referendum on the...
Scott Morrison holds onto power in Coalition victory
Scott Morrison and the Liberal/National Coalition have won a shocking election victory, defying years of opinion polling and political analysis. Mr Morrison himself acknowledged the...
Turnbull won’t be pressured by Manus refugees
Malcolm Turnbull has stated he “will not be pressured” by the continuing standoff between Refugees and authorities on Manus Island. In the early hours...
ASIC wants to embed its own staff in Australian banks
The corporate regulatory watchdog the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) wants to be given extra funding from the Government in order to begin...
Peter Dutton calls for public child sex offender registry
Home Affairs Minister (and failed challenger for Prime Minister) Peter Dutton has urged the states and territories to support his plan for a national,...
Disney hall of presidents includes animatronic Donald Trump
Disney’s famous Florida attraction the “Hall of Presidents” now features an animatronic Donald Trump amongst the likes of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. The animated...