ANZAC Day is a time to honour and acknowledge the service and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, in military operations. In this upcoming ANZAC Day, commemorative events will be held at the Australian War Memorial on Saturday, 25 April. The program includes: Dawn Service – 5:30 am Aboriginal and Torres…
The Australian Government has announced a new measure allowing workers to claim a $1,000 instant tax deduction from the next financial year. This means eligible taxpayers can claim a standard $1,000 deduction for work-related expenses without needing to keep receipts, simplifying the tax return process. However, this is not a $1,000 cash payment. The deduction…
Australia’s Human Rights leadership has issued a strong warning against the resurgence of discriminatory rhetoric in the nation’s migration debate, cautioning that such narratives risk undermining social cohesion and human rights principles. In a recent statement, the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission highlighted concerns over political and public discourse that increasingly portrays migrants…
The government of Victoria has announced an extension of free public transport and the introduction of half-price fares, as households face rising living costs linked to global fuel price increases. Under the 2026–27 state budget, authorities will allocate AUD 432 million to support commuters. Free travel on trains, trams, and buses will continue until the…
Police have reported that four teenagers were arrested after an incident involving knives in Gungahlin on Saturday evening. According to authorities, at approximately 7:25pm on 18 April 2026, officers on foot patrol were approached by several members of the public who indicated that two teenage boys were allegedly in possession of knives. Police stated that…
This notice is to inform all concerned that our ASR team will not be actively involved in news and advisory duties with our team until further notice. Due to being out of contact with our team and certain internal operational issues, role has been temporarily paused. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by this…
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated calls for an end to ongoing tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, warning of escalating global economic and humanitarian consequences. In a statement issued following a virtual leaders’ summit co-hosted by Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister emphasised that prolonged conflict in the region would continue…
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