A former Footy Show personality turned local councillor says he is “celebrating” after being disqualified from public office for making homophobic comments. The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) ordered on Friday that former Newcastle Independents councillor Allan “Robbo” Robinson be prohibited from contesting the next election after he was found to have made “grossly … [Read more…]
Crikey has apologised to Brittany Higgins and to its revolted readers over an opinion piece written by one of its top journalists. The article by Guy Rundle titled “The Brittany Higgins case: we’re not required to leave our brains at the security entrance” sparked furore online after it demanded that the settlement paid to Brittany … [Read more…]
LISTOWEL – With Pride Month in full swing, North Perth has raised a Pride flag at its municipal office for the second time in history. A group of community members, public sector employees and allies gathered at the municipal office in Listowel on June 8 to celebrate the raising of the flag. The flag was … [Read more…]
KYIV, Ukraine — Under the plaintive painted eyes of the holy, a volunteer team of two United Nations-backed engineers watched as a whirling laser took a million measurements a second inside Kyiv’s All Saints Church. The laser swept quickly across the church, part of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, while taking a series of incredibly high-resolution photographs. … [Read more…]
Major John Thorn Croft, even now, would vie for the title of the most interesting man in Omaha. Bold. A veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars. Cultured. A leader of Omaha’s musical community. Well-connected. A person intimately acquainted with three U.S. presidents. He knew Queen Victoria when the two were children. The organist at … [Read more…]
A former Footy Show personality turned local councillor says he is “celebrating” after being disqualified from public office for making homophobic comments. The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) ordered on Friday that former Newcastle Independents councillor Allan “Robbo” Robinson be prohibited from contesting the next election after he was found to have made “grossly … [Read more…]
Russia has issued a bold threat to Australia following the Albanese government’s decision to terminate a lease agreement for a new embassy near Parliament House. The federal government appeared to rush through legislation yesterday – ruining Russia’s plans to build a new embassy near Parliament House in Canberra. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the snap … [Read more…]
WARNING: Distressing content Queensland woman Rebecca Spreadborough had a dream pregnancy. After conceiving baby Alby with husband Tim through assisted fertility, there were “no problems” throughout the 39 weeks. For more Health & Wellbeing related news and videos check out Health & Wellbeing >> But on February 5, the day before Alby was born, her … [Read more…]
The 2022-2023 TotalEnergies Champions League season wrapped up on Sunday, with Egyptian giants Al Ahly clinching a record-equaling 11th title with a 3-2 aggregate win over Morocco’s Wydad Athletic Club. Ahly’s crowning marked the end of an incredible season, full of sensational matches, stunning twists and new revelations in terms of teams and players. CAFOnline … [Read more…]
Hundreds of Aldi truck drivers around the country are on strike, saying they are under “deadly pressure” and the international supermarket chain must improve its safety standards. Workers are striking in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide and plan to take further action unless the company agrees to improve safety in its supply chain. The … [Read more…]