2025 AFL Season Begins with Sydney Swans Hosting Hawthorn
The 2025 AFL season begins with the Sydney Swans, the reigning minor premier and grand finalist, hosting Hawthorn at the SCG. Hawthorn won six of its last seven regular-season matches last year to make it through to the second week of the finals.
Sudan Accuses United Arab Emirates of Facilitating Genocide
Sudan has accused the United Arab Emirates of facilitating genocide by arming a paramilitary force in the country’s civil war. Sudan has launched a case against the UAE in the International Court of Justice, alleging the UAE is breaching the genocide convention.
Ukraine-US Talks on Ending War with Russia to Take Place in Saudi Arabia
Ukraine’s president has announced that talks between Ukraine and the US on ending the war with Russia will take place in Saudi Arabia. This follows European leaders agreeing to boost defence spending on the continent as US president Donald Trump reigns in American support.
Research Suggests Removing Stamp Duty Could Free Up Housing
According to Dr. Nick Garvin from the E61 Economic Research Institute, stamp duty could be holding back around 100,000 housing moves in New South Wales. Removing stamp duty, particularly for downsizers, could free up housing supply in high-demand areas.
Uncertainty Over Future of Darwin Port Leased to Chinese Company
The future of the Darwin port, leased to Chinese company Landbridge, remains unclear despite discussions with the federal government. Federal MP Luke Gosling said there were investors willing to buy out the 1990 lease, but Landbridge denied the port was for sale.
Controversy Surrounding Northern Territory Police Commissioner
The future of the Northern Territory Police Commissioner is in question following revelations of improper conduct in hiring a close friend for a senior government position. The Independent Commissioner against Corruption has made a finding of unsatisfactory conduct against an unnamed senior executive, later identified as Mr. Murphy.
Cyclone Alfredge Approaching Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales
Tropical cyclone Alfredge is due to make landfall north of Brisbane, with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds expected. The warning zone stretches from Double Island Point in Queensland south to Balena in New South Wales. Wind gusts of 130 km/h have been detected at the centre of Alfred, which is about 195 km east […]
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