Max Rann
We Asked Pokies Employees About the Miserable Stuff They See at Work
"We recently had an elderly woman in here selling her used mattress protector because she'd spent all her money on pokies."
This Melbourne Father Spent Five Weeks Fighting the Islamic State in Iraq
In February, Khamis Gewargis Khamis left his wife and kids to fight for the Assyrian Christian militia.
Three Melbourne Churches Have Been Torched in Three Days
All the targeted churches were Catholic and have previous links to sexual abuse.
The Fight to Contain a Strain of Malaria That Threatens Millions of Lives
A drug-resistant strain of malaria has been reported in Myanmar near the border with India, alarming experts who warn that it could rapidly spread and infect people around the world.
Fuel-Siphoning Attack on Thai Tanker Highlights Spike in Piracy Around Asia
The shipping lanes of Asia were home to 75 percent of all piracy operations last year worldwide — an increase of 22 percent over 2013
Women Not Witches: Meet the People Fighting Sorcery Attacks in Papua New Guinea
A new program run by a theatre company is teaching Papua New Guineans in remote communities how to combat violence against those suspected of witchcraft, who are often maimed, beheaded, or burned alive.
South Korean Spy Chief Jailed Over 2012 Election Smear Campaign
The former head of South Korea's intelligence agency oversaw the organization as members sought to smear the president's political opponents.
Accused Hong Kong Drug Lord Forced to Burn $140M of Meth In Indonesia
The enormous bust highlights China's growing role as the principal producer of Methamphetamine in Asia, as Indonesia continues a hardline drug crackdown.
Outrage Is Spreading Over Australian Prime Minister Giving Knighthood to Prince Philip
Tony Abbott reinstated knighthoods without consulting his party colleagues, and didn't consult them about awarding the honor to Prince Philip. Now he faces open rebellion over his praise for the British Monarchy.
Asylum Seekers in Australia Could Soon Be Headed to Cambodia
Australia's immigration minister describes the Cambodian government as a "credible" partner, but human rights activists argue that Cambodia's refugee record is dreadful.
Australia's Rebels Motorcycle Gang Rejected the Sydney Siege Gunman for Being Irrational
The erratic character of Man Haron Monis has taken a new turn with revelations he tried to join Australia's biggest outlaw motorcycle gang.
A Mysterious Twitter Whistleblower Is Trying to Take Down the President of Turkey
An anonymous Twitter user has captivated Turkey with explosive revelations, including the claim that the country's president plotted terrorist-style attacks on civilians to frame his opponents.