An Adelaide magistrate has committed a man to stand trial in the District Court for the attempted rape of a 13-year-old schoolgirl after he told the court he “just doesn’t care anymore.” Key points: Anthony Stengewis is accused of attempting to rape a girl at a Gilberton bus stop in February He has been in…
Category: Australia
How a city is struggling to attract visitors
Sydney is home to many of Australia’s leading cultural institutions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Australian Museum, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct and the Sydney Opera House. Yet the report said Melbourne has long been accepted as the number one cultural destination in Australia. Nicolaou said Sydney matches and exceeds Melbourne with its…
Matthew Guy becomes ‘Matt’ as a quasi Victorian election campaign against Daniel Andrews begins
Guy, 48, has been one of the most prominent Coalition figures in Victorian politics for a decade. But, all of a sudden, media releases now use “Matt” instead of the more familiar “Matthew”. The name tweak was decided after the appointment of Guy’s close friend, Nick McGowan, as chief of staff. It is not clear…
Man charged with firearm offenses over shooting at Canberra Airport to undergo mental health assessment
A 63-year-old man has been charged with firearm offenses and will undergo a mental health assessment after allegedly firing multiple rounds inside Canberra Airport yesterday. Key points: Ali Rachid Ammoun is facing three charges, including firing and possessing a firearm, as well as intentionally discharging the gun, causing alarm The airport was evacuated and plans…
Police take man into custody in hunt for gunman after shooting at Barra Close home in Leeming
Police have taken a man into custody in their hunt for a gunman after a shooting at Leeming. The 37-year-old is assisting officers as they investigate the incident that took place at a Barra Close home about 1.20am on Monday. Police raced to the property after a weapon, believed to be a shotgun, was fired….
Prime Minister to investigate claims of Scott Morrison’s secret ministry grab during COVID-19
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will investigate claims former prime minister Scott Morrison swore himself in as joint health, finance and resources minister during the height of the pandemic. Key points: Scott Morrison reportedly made himself joint minister of several portfolios during COVID-19 Members of Mr Morrison’s cabinet were kept in the dark…
Glider pilots travel to WA’s south chasing waves in the skies above the Stirling Range
Every year, glider pilots make their way to the Great Southern region of WA in search of particular air conditions, called a wave. These waves are strongest in the winter. While they usually don’t mean much to a pilot, surrounded by mountains and hills, gliders can use these waves to reach the same height as…
Declining rate of volunteering heralds ‘collapse in community life’: minister
Community and charity groups are dealing with plummeting rates of volunteering, and Charities Minister Andrew Leigh is on a mission not only to stem the drop-off but halt the crisis in community participation. Reports compiled by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) show the number of volunteers has been steadily falling each year. It…
Why Anthony Albanese needs to get real on tax cut talk
But this symbolic importance – as the possible representatives of a seismic shift in voters’ attitudes – is at odds with the amount of legislative power these new MPs have in the House, which is close to none. How much attention should they get? loading If this is a tricky question for the media, the…
High Court justice selection a matter of good judgment
Unless you are a lawyer or a law student, you have probably never heard of Pat Keane. The Honorable Justice Keane, AC, to give him his proper title, is the oldest person on the High Court. He reaches the constitutionally mandated retirement age of 70 at the end of October. Filling Keane’s vacancy will be…