"As we enter the new year, the world stands at a crossroads.Chaos and uncertainty surround us.Division. Violence. Climate breakdown. And systemic violations of international law.
The past five years have been a shocker for Australian tenants, with the median national advertised rent soaring by 44%, according to Cotality. This surge in rents has added around $10,600 to the annual cost of renting the median advertised home. As a result, the share of household income required to rent the median Australian
In 1941, in the midst of the Second World War, the American composer Katherine Kennicott Davis wrote a Christmas carol entitled “The Little Drummer Boy”. The origin of the song is one of the mysteries of the Christmas season, as Hajej, nynej from Czechia and Patapan from France are mentioned as little-known muses of Davis.
The surge in support for Pauline Hanson is built upon a huge increase in her likeability among the nation’s voters, with new polling revealing she will go into 2026 more liked than at almost any time in her political career.
Cotality’s daily dwelling values index, which tracks home values across Australia’s five major capital city markets, has ended 2025 with momentum stalling. At the aggregate 5-city level, Cotality’s daily dwelling values index rose 0.5%, down significantly from the 1.0% growth recorded in November. As illustrated above, there was wide divergence between the major capital city
Another $10B in pokies losses for players and $10B in profits for clubs, pubs and government – another year rolls by. Michael West reports on NSW’s forgotten but epic gambling scourge.
For decades, people have debated the strange link between Leon Trotsky’s followers and the rise of Neoconservatism—but rarely has the full story been told. This book cuts through myths and half-truths, tracing how Trotsky’s disciples in the U.S. shifted from revolutionary socialism to shaping Republican foreign policy.
The 91-drone attack on the presidential residence in Novgorod region was an extremely dangerous provocation. And one that “could not have been carried out without the participation of European hawks" because "Zelensky would not have dared to plan or carry out such an operation on his own,” military expert Alexey Leonkov told Sputnik.
President Donald Trump warned the US could carry out further military strikes against Iran if it attempts to rebuild its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. He made the remarks to journalists alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Monday.
In today’s competitive marketplace, tradies must go beyond word-of-mouth referrals and local networking to secure consistent work. With more customers searching online for electricians, plumbers, builders, and other trade services, having a strong digital presence is crucial. Palm Beach tradie marketing shows how effective lead generation strategies not only help attract new clients but also ensure sustainable business growth.
The niece of Bondi victim Boris Tetleroyd has labelled Anthony Albanese a “coward” after the prime minister again rejected calls for a federal royal commission into Australia’s worst domestic terror attack.
The prime minister has claimed such a public inquiry would needlessly promote hate speech.
London: When your next-door neighbour is the King, it’s a good idea to keep your head down, hints Roger Young, a Flitcham villager. Otherwise, it might just be a case of off with it.
“You can expect to see me hung,” the 87-year-old says after he agrees, following some hesitation, to stop and talk. “Hung, drawn and quartered,” adds his wife, Patsy, 86.