‘Terrified for my life’: Aussies in Gaza aid boat scare
An Australian volunteer on board a boat carrying aid to Gaza says he feared for his life after a drone strike on the vessel. Gold Coast-based Yusuf Omar, the founder…
Politicians’ homes set on fire as Nepal protests grow
Protesters have set fire to homes of some of Nepal’s top political leaders in opposition to a social media ban that was lifted a day after deadly anti-government protests. Local…
PM confident of Vanuatu pact despite treaty delay
Australia’s ties with Vanuatu will go to “the next level”, despite the two countries failing to sign off on a long-awaited security and economic agreement, the prime minister says. Anthony…
Community fractures as hunt for accused killer drags on
A tight-knit community is starting to fracture under the pressure of a drawn-out hunt for an accused murderer, with no end in sight or clue when visitors will return to…
Indians want apology, resignation over migrant outburst
Senior Indian community leaders are joining calls for an embattled Liberal senator to apologise for inflammatory comments, inviting her to meet with the diaspora. Jacinta Nampijinpa Price is being urged…
Norway votes. Workers’ Party government retains power as the right shifts right
Yesterday’s election in Norway reaffirmed the Workers’ Party coalition in power, while the traditional right was replaced by the far right. Kim Wingerei on how it compares to Australia. One…
Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protest
Nepal’s government has lifted a ban on social media platforms a day after violent street protests that left at least 19 people dead. Platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube were…
‘Unhinged’: 4500 jobs to be slashed in bank restructure
Thousands of jobs will be slashed in a major bank restructure, sparking criticism of the “unhinged” decision. ANZ announced on Tuesday that 3500 staff and 1000 contractors would be laid…
Vanuatu pact fate uncertain as PM lands in Pacific
Anthony Albanese has arrived in Vanuatu for crucial talks on a long-awaited security and economic agreement with the Pacific nation. A guard of honour greeted the prime minister on Tuesday…
Banks back scrapping card surcharges for consumers
Australian banks strongly support banning debit and credit card surcharges but want the Reserve Bank to rethink its proposed cap on the fees merchants pay card issuers. The RBA in…