46+ min ago (427+ words) A report published by the University of Western Australia's Public Policy Institute at the end of October found an extra $240 million is needed to end the funding shortfall for frontline and support ......

53+ min ago (126+ words) Dharmendra, one of Hindi cinema's most beloved icons, has passed away at the age of 89. This tribute revisits his finest performances, from action milestones to timeless romantic classics, that shaped four generations of moviegoers. As the world bids farewell, we reflect on the enduring charm and legacy of the 'He-Man' of Bollywood. Hindi film star Dharmendra passes away at 89: A look back at his greatest movies Dharmendra, one of Hindi cinema's most beloved icons, has passed away at the age of 89. This tribute revisits his finest performances, from action milestones to timeless romantic classics, that shaped four generations of moviegoers. As the world bids farewell, we reflect on the enduring charm and legacy of the 'He-Man' of Bollywood....

1+ hour, 31+ min ago (373+ words) The inquest is investigating whether Joel Cauchi's mental health was properly managed and if chances to detect his deterioration were missed. Joel Cauchi, 40, was experiencing acute psychotic symptoms when he killed six people and injured 10 others, including a nine-month-old baby, inside Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre Dawn Singleton, 25, Ashlee Good, 38, Jade Young, 47, Pikria Darchia, 55, Yixuan Cheng, 27 and security guard Faraz Tahir, 30, all died in the 13 April 2024 attack Cauchi had been successfully treated for schizophrenia since he was a teenager, but he was weaned off anti-psychotic medication and fell through the cracks before the incident Andrea Boros-Lavack, who treated Cauchi for eight years, initially gave evidence he did not have chronic schizophrenia and he was not unwell at the time of the attack "I honestly believe, that is my opinion, that it was nothing to do with psychosis," Boros-Lavack…...

11+ hour, 23+ min ago (225+ words) The Australian government has announced a $41.8 million funding boost for 1800RESPECT, the national domestic violence helpline, to expand access to its 24/7 support services. The federal government has announced an additional $41.8 million for 1800RESPECT, a hotline that provides confidential information, counselling and support for people experiencing domestic violence The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is free to access It was established in 2010 and has had a 3,000 per cent increase in contacts with the service from people seeking help In 2023, the service launched an SMS channel followed by video counselling in 2024 In the last financial year, the service received more than 342,000 calls, video calls, online chats and texts, allowing victim-survivors to seek support via the medium that suits their needs "It's a good thing that more people are identifying signs of violence and seeking help This announcement means…...

11+ hour, 51+ min ago (63+ words) Home values have climbed almost 50 per cent while household incomes have increased just 15 per cent. Source: AAP / Darren England 'The odds are against us': Why some Australian homeowners may never upgrade 'It's just impossible': The rental crisis pushing working families to the brink These Aussie regions have posted 'astronomical' price gains " but there's a catch Published 25 November 2025 6:55am...

19+ hour, 30+ min ago (266+ words) Muslim communities fear a potential rise in hate crimes and attacks against women and girls wearing headscarves, in the fallout of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's Senate burqa stunt. The stunt ... "They know what comes next They know what happens next," Ardati told SBS News "So it is disappointing that we didn't see again a more collective objection to what she did in recognition of the impact of her actions Surely they know the repercussions of antics like this "It's 2025, and there seems to be no deterrent whatsoever for someone like Pauline Hanson to do this again." Ardati, who wears a hijab, said there are community concerns for Muslim women in the wake of the stunt "It's unnerving to know that there are Muslim women that will wake up today and leave their houses feeling unsafe because of what's happened…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (57+ words) Independent senator Fatima Payman (left) said One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt was "disrespectful" to Muslims. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas Hanson outlines One Nation agenda at surprise Mar-a-Lago address Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt condemned and slammed as 'toxic' Published 24 November 2025 4:57pm Updated 44m ago 6:36pm By Ewa Staszewska, Sara Tomevska...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (342+ words) The BoM website is one of the most popular in Australia, with millions visiting each day for their weather forecasts. The bureau's chief executive, Stuart Minchin, who is two weeks into the job, revealed in an open letter on Sunday the new website cost $96.5 million That's a significant blowout from the $4.1 million originally stated by the BoM after the redesign was rolled out in October After the launch last month, Australians flooded the BoM with criticism that basic details were too hard to find and rain radars were confusing Politicians criticised the price tag, with Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek saying that some of the revelations in recent times "surprised everyone" "I don't think the new website has been a good exercise for the Bureau of Meteorology," she told Channel 7's Sunrise program on Monday "An unpopular website that doesn't…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (475+ words) Senate has erupted following a demonstration by Pauline Hanson, with Larissa Waters labelling it a "middle finger to people of faith". The Queensland senator was trying to table a motion to ban the burqa " a head-covering predominantly worn by Muslim women in Afghanistan " on Monday afternoon, but the motion was not granted Moments later, she returned to the Senate chamber to vote in a division, alongside Coalition and crossbench senators, wearing a black burqa, with her legs visible Senators erupted in protest, calling Hanson an "old hat" and "been there, done that", after it replicated a similar stunt she performed in the Senate in 2017 Senators became outraged as Senate president in the chair, Slade Brockman, allowed the vote to proceed, with many using their minutes to call out the behaviour As senators began to interject, Brockman said: "This matter has…...

2+ day, 47+ min ago (289+ words) US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Ukraine had expressed "zero gratitude" for US efforts to end the war. "So I think the takeaway from it is, I think this is a very, very meaningful, I would say, probably best meeting and day we've had so far in this entire process, going back to when we first came to office in January," Rubio told reporters Talks in Geneva are continuing, as Ukrainian, US and European officials discuss a draft plan presented by Washington to end the war in Ukraine Kyiv and its allies have voiced alarm over what they saw as major concessions to the aggressor in the proposed 28-point peace deal, which followed secret negotiations by envoys of Russia and the US Under the plan, Ukraine would relinquish territory beyond land currently controlled by Moscow, reduce its military,…...