Man refused bail after allegedly assaulting two women on Goulburn street
Australia Today A man has been refused bail after he allegedly sexually and physically assaulted two young women who were walking on the street in Goulburn, south-west of Sydney, earlier this month. Nathan Raymond Caldow, 41, was extradited from Western…
‘Worst year’ of rental crisis upon us as affordable properties dwindle
Australia Today The rental market has never been more unaffordable for Australians on welfare and low incomes as supply dwindles and weekly costs skyrocket. Australia’s rent crisis continues to deepen with many households finding it impossible to access affordable housing,…
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe doubles down on controversial strip club clash
Australia Today Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has accused female MPs of “staggering around drunk” at Parliament House and slamming speculation about her own health after her strip club fracas. Speaking today on Melbourne radio, the former Greens Senator said she…
Big change coming for Aussie workforce with major overhaul to migration
Australia Today The number of overseas workers coming to Australia are set to shrink under sweeping reforms to the nation’s migration framework. Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil released the draft outline of a new migration strategy, which would raise the…
Victorians are taxed the most in Australia, but relief isn’t on the way
Australia Today Economists expect taxes to rise in next month’s Victorian state budget, despite residents in the state already paying the most tax in the country. Per capita, Victorians pay more tax than anyone else in the country, with the…
Crown Casino hit with $30m fine by gambling watchdog
Australia Today Crown Casino has been hit with a $30 million fine by Victoria’s gambling watchdog after investigations into undocumented bank cheques. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) found the gaming giant allowed patrons to gamble at the…
Jail for doctor who raped patients during examinations
Australia Today When a woman saw her doctor with abdominal pain shortly after giving birth she was told she needed an immediate pap smear. Shafiul Milky took her to an examination room and raped her. “That’s nice,” he told her…
‘Happens in a flash’: Eye trauma rising among tradies in Victoria
Australia Today Eye trauma is rising among tradies across Victoria, with many incidents deemed “preventable” by health authorities. Mark Swales is one of the many affected. He suffered a traumatic eye injury when he was 24 after operating a piece…
Date set for Father Bob Maguire’s state funeral in Melbourne
Australia Today Father Bob Maguire’s state funeral will be held on May 5 at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne, the Victorian government has announced. The service will honour the life and legacy of the social justice campaigner, who died aged…
Aussie who fled Sudan criticises ‘disappointing’ government support
Australia Today A relieved and overwhelmed Australian man who fled the escalating fighting in Sudan has criticised the federal government for not doing enough to help its citizens get to safety. Eltayeb Eltayeb touched down in Melbourne to hugs and…
