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Quadraplegic Man Wins Right to Starve to Death »
In a case that is sure to open up the debate on euthanasia, a quadriplegic man has today passed away after winning the right to starve himself to death.
Australias Population to Surge in Next 40 Years »
Australia is preparing itself for an increase in traffic problems, housing developments and welfare issues as figures this week predicted the country’s population will soar beyond 35 million in the next 40 years.
Covicted Pedophile Dennis Ferguson: Where to Live? »
The Australian government is yet again torn over what to do with convicted pedophile Dennis Ferguson. 61 year-old Ferguson was released from prison earlier this year after being locked up in 1988 for kidnapping three children and sexually molesting them
Opinion: To Whip or Not to Whip? »
The Spring Racing Carnival is just around the corner. Not only is it Australia’s time to show off their fashion in the spring sun, it is also a time for punters around the nation to gamble on one of their favourite sports.
Father Bob Maguire Refuses to Resign From Catholic Church »
Controversy has struck the Catholic community with prominent Australian figure father Bob Maguire fighting off his mandatory retirement. Under the Canon law, priests must offer their resignation when they reach the age of 75
Tim Holding Rescued From Mt Feathertop »
Victoria’a Water Minister Tim Holdng was found and rescued by emergency crews last night after two days of freezing conditions on Mt Feathertop.
Lloyds Head High Bump on Sewell »
The AFL community is divided again this week over the controversial head high bump Essendon’s Matthew Lloyd gave to Hawk Brad Sewell on the weekend.
Queenslands Record Breaking Heat Wave »
Authorities have issues a total fire ban across South East Queensland after emergency crews battled almost 100 grassfires as the state endures its winter heat wave. Brisbane recorded its hottest winter night on record last night
Kokoda Plane Crash »
It was a tragic day for Australians’ yesterday with news a Papua New Guinean Airlines flight crashed head first into a mountain, killing thirteen people, including nine Australians.
Australia to Soften Terrorism Laws »
The Rudd government has made a move to soften elements of Australia’s counter-terrorism laws, with Attorney-General Robert McClelland announcing a list of proposed changes to our nations current terror laws last night.