Passport System Outage Sparks Airport Chaos
A nationwide passport system outage is causing major delays for international passengers at Australian airports. Manual processing is in effect. Stay informed on the latest developments.
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'Gold' Rock Revealed as Rare 4.6bn-Year-Old Meteorite
A man's suspected gold nugget found near Melbourne was identified as an extremely rare 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite. Discover this astronomical find's journey.
Koala Adoption Rekindles Childhood Wonder Amid Bushfires
A UK woman's symbolic koala adoption after Australia's 2020 bushfires led to an unforgettable encounter, reconnecting her with childhood joy and sparking deeper wildlife conservation efforts.
Carer's Allowance Report Reveals DWP Systemic Failures
A devastating independent review exposes how the DWP's flawed Carer's Allowance system criminalised unpaid carers, with some driven to consider suicide. Ministers face calls for apology and urgent reform.
FIFA's Football Video Support System Trials in Australia
Football coaches in Australia will use challenge cards to trigger video reviews in a groundbreaking trial of FIFA's new Football Video Support system for leagues without full VAR resources.
Judges become 'human filters' for AI in courts
Australia's top judge warns AI use in courts has reached unsustainable levels, forcing judges to filter machine-generated arguments while acknowledging potential benefits for justice delivery.
Coalition Probes Stricter Australian Values Immigration
The Australian Coalition is considering plans to strengthen the immigration system's focus on 'Australian values' following the deportation of a neo-Nazi. Shadow Minister Jonno Duniam leads the call for change.
Universal Credit changes: £725 boost for millions
Major DWP reforms to Universal Credit will see nearly 4 million households get an income boost. Learn how the new Act impacts payments and work incentives.
Government drops 35-hour job search rule for benefits
The UK Government is ditching the rigid 35-hour weekly job search requirement for benefit claimants. Discover how the new 'Pathfinder' scheme aims for a more personalised approach to welfare.
US Indigenous Child Removal Crisis Continues
Shocking investigation reveals US child welfare systems still separate Native American children from families at disproportionate rates. Learn the devastating truth.
Mamdani's Democracy Lessons for Australia
As Australia faces political crossroads, Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani's groundbreaking ideas about decolonising democracy offer transformative lessons for rebuilding trust in governance.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Mother's fury as son's killer walks free on bail
Exclusive: The grieving mother of murdered teenager Mikey Roynon speaks out after her son's violent killer is granted bail despite previous convictions, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Australia's Political System: Time for Radical Reform?
A groundbreaking podcast analysis reveals why Australia's Westminster political model may be failing citizens and explores whether a Mamdani-style constitutional shake-up could transform democratic engagement.
Greg Lynn: Manslaughter Charges Possible if Appeal Succeeds
As convicted murderer Greg Lynn prepares to appeal his High Country killings conviction, legal authorities reveal manslaughter charges could be reconsidered if his conviction is overturned. Explore the potential legal scenarios in this developing case.
Business Chief Demands Sick Note System Overhaul
Former John Lewis chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield calls for urgent reform of UK sick note culture, warning it's pushing people out of work and burdening the NHS.
Second wrongful prison release exposes system failures
England's prison system faces scrutiny after another inmate was mistakenly freed, revealing systemic failures and overcrowding that put public safety at risk.
Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.
Australian surgeon reveals NHS hospital crisis
An Australian surgeon reveals alarming conditions in NHS hospitals, describing overwhelmed staff and systemic failures during his UK placement.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's correctional system at breaking point as prisoners complete entire jail terms in police cells, raising serious human rights concerns.
Benefits System Language Creates Claimant Anxiety
Exploring the psychological toll of navigating the UK's benefits system and how its alienating language exacerbates claimant anxiety while creating unnecessary barriers to essential support.
Australian November Books: Garner's Return & Must-Reads
Discover Australia's hottest November book releases featuring Helen Garner's first novel in years, Madeleine Gray's anticipated follow-up, and bold new takes on mythology.
Benefits crackdown targets caviar and lobster purchases
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's welfare system is set for a major overhaul, with luxury items including lobster, caviar, and premium steaks potentially being banned from purchase through benefits.
EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears
French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote
EU Border System Delays Threaten UK Travel Chaos
Critical delays to the EU's new border control system threaten massive disruptions at Dover and Eurotunnel, with potential 14-hour queues and £3 billion economic impact looming.
Britain's Poverty Paradox: Pensioners vs Children
New analysis reveals the stark political choice facing Britain: tackling pensioner poverty has come at the expense of children. Discover why our welfare system forces this impossible decision and what it means for the nation's future.
Mother loses child benefit after booking flight but not flying
A British mother has lost thousands in child benefit payments after DWP officials ruled she emigrated to Norway - despite never boarding her booked flight. The controversial case exposes gaps in welfare rules.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Father's suicide after Universal Credit error exposes system failure
A devoted father-of-two tragically ended his life after a catastrophic Universal Credit error left his family without income for weeks, exposing systemic failures in the UK's welfare safety net.
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