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The Global Threat to Electoral Credibility: A Rising Concern
In an increasingly interconnected world, the legitimacy of elections—a cornerstone of democratic governance—is facing unprecedented threats. A new report from the International Institute for...
Remembering the Jakarta Embassy Bombing 20 Years on
On September 9, 2004, a devastating event shook both Australia and Indonesia. A suicide bomber detonated a one-tonne bomb hidden inside a truck just...
Gough Whitlam & Malcolm Turnbull at the SpyCatcher Trial
The "Spycatcher" trial was a highly significant legal case that took place in Sydney, Australia in 1986. It revolved around the publication of a...
Iconic Australian Knitting Mill Rescued by Fashion Powerhouse
Adelaide, Australia – In a remarkable turn of events, the historic 73-year-old knitting mill, Silver Fleece, has been saved from closure by Dean and...
Forestry Corp NSW illegal logging while protesters in court
Ballina, NSW, 9 August 2024 - In a striking court ruling today, it was revealed that Forestry Corporation NSW had been engaged in illegal...
Legal Challenge Against NT’s Largest Fracking Project
The Environment Centre Northern Territory (ECNT), the region's leading conservation organization, has initiated legal proceedings to challenge the Northern Territory government's approval of the...
Pugh’s Frog uplisted to Endangered: Logging listed as Cause
Pugh’s Frog (Philoria pughi), a rare and ancient amphibian species native to New South Wales, has recently been uplisted to "Endangered to Extinction" on...
8 animals & 5 plants added to Threatened Species this month
Australia’s threatened species list has expanded once again, with eight animals and five plants added in the past month alone. The new additions highlight...
People’s Court Finds Tasmania Politicians and Loggers Guilty
In a bold citizen-led protest today, the ‘Tasmanian Environmental Court of Law’ took the unprecedented step of finding parliamentarians and logging industry leaders guilty...
Air Taxis Coming to Australia: A New Era in Urban Mobility
Imagine zipping across the skies of Sydney or Melbourne in a sleek, quiet, and emissions-free aircraft, bypassing traffic jams and reducing your commute time...