Australia Today
‘Traumatised’ Children Are Being Sent to a Maximum-Security Adult’s Prison in WA
“These children are being traumatised as we speak—keeping them in these settings is akin to torture.”
‘Workforce Australia’ Is a Mess Because Governments Are Either Bad With Tech or Hate Poor People
The platform has become the source of widespread “fear and distress” among welfare recipients across the country.
Australia Is on the Verge of Another Heavy Wave of COVID-19 Cases
Early evidence suggests the new Omicron sub-variant, BA.4/5, could be the most transmissible seen yet.
The Australian Government Is Making Life Hell for Unemployed People
A new employment services platform is suggesting some job seekers apply for jobs out of state, for those who can access the service at all.
On A Secret Visit to Ukraine, Albanese Vows Even More Military Aid
The visit makes Anthony Albanese the first Australian prime minister in history to make it to Ukraine.
Teachers in NSW Are Striking for the Absolute Bare Minimum
“Acting on un-competitive salaries and unsustainable workloads is the only way to stop more teachers leaving.”
Uber Drivers Will Get Landmark Workplace Protections in Australia
“For too long, the balancing of flexibility and the enforcement of strong workplace rights and protections has been seen as a zero-sum game.”
Australians Were the World's Worst Coronavirus Hoarders, According to Report
No one cleaned out the supermarket aisles quite like Australians, according to a scientific 'panic index' measuring how consumers reacted to COVID.
Rugby League’s Idea to Swap Crowd With Cardboard Cutouts Undermined By Hitler
A wholesome idea to have printed images of fans placed in the empty stands of NRL matches quickly went south.
Australian Guy Could Face Massive Fines for Freeing a Whale From a Shark Net
Experts have repeatedly called for the nets to be phased out because of the risks they pose to whales.
Man Breaks into Sydney Museum, Poses with Dinosaurs, Leaves in a Cowboy Hat
A 25-year-old suspect is also accused of stealing a piece of artwork.