iran in the crosshairs......

US–Israel manoeuvring over Gaza is already widening the conflict. As Sudan burns and propaganda intensifies, Iran may be the next target — with Australia again at risk of being drawn in.

US–Israel manoeuvring over Gaza is already widening the conflict. As Sudan burns and propaganda intensifies, Iran may be the next target — with Australia again at risk of being drawn in.

Two rival peace proposals for Ukraine have emerged – one from the US, echoing long-standing Russian demands, and another from Europe. Kyiv has rejected the US plan as written, insisting its sovereignty cannot be bargained away.
Do you know how to trace the path your water takes before it comes out of your tap?
Can you name five edible native plants from your region?
Are you familiar with the lunar cycles and the growing seasons of your local plants?

Transcript of Steve Witkoff's conversation with Yuri Ushakov on October 14
[phone rings]
Steve Witkoff: Hi Yuri.
Yuri Ushakov: Yeah Steve hi, how are you?
SW: Good Yuri. How you doing?

The servant of the people has his hand in the cookie jar
While soldiers die on the battlefields afar
But the Guardian tells us all is okay
and that the President Yuckrainian can be cocky
Robert Urbanoski — November 2025
London: A deal to end the war in Ukraine has gained more ground in talks to settle deep disputes over land claims and military power, as leaders from the US and Europe claim progress in revising the terms to be put to Russia.

For years one of the most hazardous places to stand was between mining billionaire Andrew Forrest and a microphone. These days the even-wealthier Gina Rinehart is challenging Forrest on visibility and hyperbole.