An Indian national convicted of carrying out a Bishnoi gang extortion attack at the Victoria-area home of Punjabi singer AP Dhillon claims the gang has vowed to kill him if he returns to India. In testimony from a B.C. prison, Abjeet Singh Kingra told an Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) hearing Thursday that the gang…
More than 240,000 people would exit the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) over four years, according to modelling as part of a plan to cut spending on the multi-billion-dollar program. Health Minister Mark Butler said in April the federal government overhaul of the NDIS would result in 160,000 fewer people on the scheme by 2031…
A member of the consortium designated as the preferred bidder for the Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter has effectively pulled out, with workers told administrators have until Monday to secure alternative funding. Liberty Bell Bay, in northern Tasmania, was placed into administration in March, and late last month the administrators EY Parthenon announced the preferred…
NT parliament has wrapped up its first week of senate estimates, hearing from the police minister, corrections minister and the treasurer. While the CLP continues to enact its platforms of tough on crime and rebuilding the economy, in their second estimates they faced questioning over prison lockdowns, housing construction and police policy. Here are the…
A disability services labour hire company has entered voluntary administration and laid off 27 staff blaming regulatory changes, withheld NDIS payments and rising workforce costs. United Foundation notified staff this week that administrators from Mackay Goodwin had been appointed in a move it described as a step to “keep trading while we sort the finances…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is up and running, launched by a colourful opening ceremony and comprehensive win for Mexico. Here are the quick hits from the opening day of the tournament. Stay across the latest news, analysis and features from the 2026 FIFA World Cup here. Short and sweet, Mexico’s opening ceremony delivers The…
Dozens of students completing VCE Chinese language subjects face an uncertain future after a Chinese community language school went into voluntary administration this week. In an email sent to students and parents on Tuesday, administrators for the Western Chinese Language School (WCLS), in Melbourne’s western suburb of Braybook, said they had immediately started reviewing the…
It’s an area of Kelowna, B.C., that is considered by many the epicentre of crime and social disorder. The issues plaguing Rutland are ones that have long been overlooked, according to many who live and work in the area. “I feel like the system has failed us,” said concerned Rutland resident Kitana Toland. Toland and…
A years-long legal fight between the Northern Territory government and the owners of Claravale Station over the clearing of hundreds of hectares of land without a permit has been settled outside of court. However, it is not the first time the government has announced a settlement deal. The owners of Claravale have only recently signed…
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