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For years, he stood in the same place. A heavy chain fixed him to a life that barely moved. No walks. No comfort. No one calling his name anymore. Just silence… and survival. By the time rescuers found him, it was clear this wasn’t something recent. This had been going on for a long time. … Read more

Former Liberal heavyweight and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives Bronwyn Bishop has criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for not publicly condemning a controversial ABC segment that depicted graphic violence against mining executive Gina Rinehart, saying Australians deserved to hear a clear response from the nation’s leader. Bishop’s comments came after Hancock Prospecting confirmed it … Read more

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s handling of questions surrounding a private Labor fundraising dinner has become the focus of renewed political commentary, with columnist Peter van Onselen arguing that the Prime Minister’s response symbolises a broader shift away from the transparency commitments that helped bring Labor to office. The commentary follows sustained scrutiny of a reported … Read more

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Western Australian Premier Roger Cook have announced a jointly funded A$4 million pre-feasibility study into a proposed large-scale oil refinery at Karratha in the Pilbara, marking what could become Australia’s first new oil refinery built since the 1960s. If the project ultimately proceeds, the facility would become Australia’s third operating … Read more

Some rescues begin with a call. Others begin with a knock. This one began when a starving dog collapsed into a gate simply because he saw water. No one knows how many days Draco had been like that. What is known is that hunger had pushed his body to its limits, and thirst was the … Read more

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Australian government is providing support to both the family of a young Gold Coast man facing the death penalty in Syria and the family of the Australian man he is accused of murdering, as the highly unusual case unfolds in a country where Australia has no diplomatic presence. Patrick … Read more

I was eight months pregnant when Garrett Hartford broke my arm. Even now, writing that sentence feels unreal, as if it belongs to some other woman’s life. But it was mine. Garrett was my husband, a powerful real estate developer whose name opened doors across the city, whose money made people smile too quickly, whose … Read more

Today, she runs toward people instead of away from them. She greets familiar faces with excitement. She seeks attention, enjoys affection, and spends her days surrounded by comfort rather than fear. Visitors often stop to pet her. Many never suspect they are looking at a dog who once came frighteningly close to disappearing altogether. The … Read more

There are stories that shake you. Then there are stories that stay. Murta’s is the kind that lingers long after you close the screen. When rescuers first found her, she was barely able to move. Her body was thin. Her fur clung to open wounds. One front leg hung at an angle that told its … Read more

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has delivered a strong defence of multicultural Australia during a keynote address at the 2026 Garma Festival, declaring the nation “is not a monoculture and never has been” while arguing that Australia’s cultural diversity and First Nations heritage are central to its identity and international influence. Speaking before thousands of delegates … Read more