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Angus Taylor resigns from shadow cabinet amid leadership ambitions
Angus Taylor, a prominent figure in Australian politics, has resigned from the shadow cabinet, signaling a potential bid for the Liberal...
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Teenager's Emergency Call Saves Lives in Australia
A 13-year-old boy in Australia made a heroic triple-zero call to emergency services, which police described as 'nothing short of extraordinary.'...
Christchurch terrorist's prison conditions cited as detrimental to mental health by lawyers
The lawyers representing the Christchurch terrorist claim that his time in prison has led to a 'complete destruction of his identity'. They...
Samoan Chief Moeaia Tuai Sentenced for Slavery and Sexual Assault
Moeaia Tuai, a Samoan chief or matai, has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for enslaving and sexually assaulting his victims. The court...
High Court Judge's Family Bach Dispute to be Resolved Privately
Justice Anne Hinton, a High Court judge in New Zealand, has been granted the right to resolve a family dispute regarding a bach (holiday home) in...
Wellington Mayor Proposes Inquiry Terms to Local Government Minister
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little has submitted a proposal for the terms of reference for an inquiry to Local Government Minister Simon Watts. This...
Lawrence Xu-Nan: Green MP and Pub Quiz Favorite in New Zealand
Lawrence Xu-Nan, a Green MP in New Zealand, entered parliament in March 2024 after the death of Efeso Collins. He has made a significant impact by...
Concerns Rise Over New Water Management Act in New Zealand
In New Zealand, the Resource Management Act is set to be replaced, raising fears about the potential risks to clean drinking water standards. A...
Australian Prisoners May Access Medicare Rebates, Challenging Existing Beliefs
Damien Linnane, a former prisoner and PhD law student, has campaigned for changes to allow prisoners access to Medicare, Australia's public health...
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