AS TENS of thousands of Australians from all walks of life gathered at the nation’s capital to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates, Prime Minister Scott Morrison pointed the finger at State governments that “unilaterally” imposed mandates via public health orders. Marching through Canberra…
THE principal of an Australian Christian school mired in controversy over an enrolment contract affirming the school’s stance on gender and sexuality has stood down, saying he is “heartbroken”. Brisbane’s Citipointe Christian College has been the target of public criticism and two…
NSW’s Perrottet/Kean government has declared its second renewable energy hub as it continues plans to quickly phase out coal-fired power stations. The new hub will be located in New England in the State’s north-east, with the NSW government banking on $10.7b from…
PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has told global business leaders his government did not view COVID-19 as an opportunity to create a “State-centred” economy. He instead backed a more sustainable business-led recovery. In a speech to the Davos Agenda 2022 virtual summit hosted…
THE Morrison government has said that while world tennis no.1 Novak Djokovic poses a “negligible” risk of spreading COVID-19, his mere presence could stoke “anti-vaccination sentiment”. Mr Djokovic’s lawyers, meanwhile, have argued that the case against the tennis star was “illogical” and…
AUSTRALIA is rapidly accelerating its procurement of new defence equipment and technology amid a globally deteriorating strategic environment. Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price has spearheaded the changes, which will involve slashing swathes of red tape that previously protracted procurement negotiations by years. …
THE Morrison government will work together with Aboriginal groups to design a representation for Indigenous Australians at all levels of government decision making. Called the Indigenous Voice, it will enable Indigenous Australians to have a greater input into the design, development and…
BROADCASTER Alan Jones has announced his return with his new online show, Alan Jones Direct to the People. The show will be streamed live from Monday to Thursday on Facebook, YouTube, and Jones’ own new website. I think there’s something wrong with the parliamentary…
A CHINESE spy ship has been circling Australia for three weeks collecting intelligence off the coast, raising security concerns as Australia’s defence minister warned the country is facing the most dramatic change in its strategic environment since WWII. Intelligence ship Yuhengxing entered…
THE International Olympic Committee last week introduced a new framework for transgender athletes, allowing males to compete in women’s sports without testosterone suppression or hormone therapy. In a six-page document, the IOC outlined 10 principles with a stated aim to ensure that…
