In a verdict that has caused plenty of heated public debate, the court acquitted Sekonaia Vave of all charges related to a fatal shooting outside All Star Lounge, a pool hall in Melbourne. Vave had been on trial for the murder of 33-year-old Ikenasio Tuivasa and injuring another man, Reza Amir, in an incident that…
Archives for September 2023.
The Return of Shark Nets: Weighing the Good and the Bad
Few practices in Australia’s waters are as polarising as shark netting. This year, the use of shark nets on the beaches of New South Wales is drawing increased scrutiny as debate intensifies over their environmental impact and usefulness. Despite protests from scientists, conservationists, and much of the public, Premier Chris Minns announced that the nets…
Tragedy and Survival for Australian Surfers and Indonesian Boatmen
In what seems like the storyline from a Hollywood Blockbuster, four Australian surfers and three Indonesian boat crew members faced the ultimate survival test by being stranded at sea. The dangerous ordeal unfolded after a freak storm obliterated their boat 90 miles off the west coast of Sumatra on August 13. After being adrift for…
All About the Collapse of Barretts Bakery
A well-known and hugely popular West Australian bakery chain, Barretts Bakery, is now facing an uncertain future, having gotten into debt of $2 million to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Administrators are now running fast to rescue the business, which has been a major part of Perth’s world-famous food scene since its opening in 1998….
Ask Kate: His parents hate me
Dear Kate, I’ve been with my boyfriend for 4 years, I love him and our relationship is great, apart from one problem. His parents hate me. He tells me they just don’t think anyone is good enough for him and not to worry but they are constantly making rude comments to me and about me…
How Premier Roger Cook is Taking on the East
Roger Cook, the new Premier of Western Australia, recently delivered his first major address as the leader of the Labor Party. In his address, he used the opportunity to describe his strategies for defending WA’s interests against federal authorities in Canberra and the states in the east. Just 10 weeks after stepping into the shoes…
All about the Latest Polar Air Mass: Is this Common for Australia?
Australia is known for its golden beaches, scorching sun, and desert outback. However, it has recently made headlines for a polar air mass that has led to cold temperatures across the south. This recent cold weather left many Australians in the southern parts of the country, reaching for their winter woollies. People all across the…
Why was the book for teens ‘Welcome to Sex’ pulled from the shelves?
Big W, a leading retail chain, recently took the controversial sex and consent education book “Welcome to Sex” off its physical store shelves. The book was co-authored by Dr. Melissa Kang, an expert in adolescent health and personality known as “Dolly Doctor,” and journalist and TV star Yumi Stynes. The two created the book to…
How deadly mushrooms killed 3 people and wound up in a family meal
Tragedy struck a family in Victoria on July 29 after they consumed poisonous mushrooms, leaving three people dead and one in critical condition. This incident not only raised alarms about the dangers of foraging wild mushrooms but brought homicide investigators to the scene. Local resident Erin Patterson prepared the mushroom-filled beef Wellington meal for her…