News in brief – Liberals against marriage equality
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has that announced the public could vote to legalise same-sex marriage if he is re-elected for a second term.
DetailsSteve Irwin immortalised in wax
Crikey! The world-famous wax museum Madame Tussauds has unveiled a wax replica of Australian crocodile hunter Steve Irwin.
DetailsLockout law spin off
The effectiveness of Sydney’s controversial lockout laws has been called into question ahead of the government’s yearly review.
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UWS says bye bye birdy
Almost 2500 “outraged” University of Western Sydney students have signed a petition against changing the university’s name and logo.
DetailsNews in brief – NSW MP receives AVO
NSW MP Jamie Clements has been accused of attempting to kiss a Labor staff member during budget week in late June while in Parliament House.
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Jeans for Genes day a huge success
Support for Jeans for Genes day has been so overwhelming that the event’s official website had crashed by mid-morning on Friday.
DetailsNews in brief – Julia Gillard apologies to Nick Xenophon
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has been forced to apologise to Senator Nick Xenophon after she made false claims about him in her autobiography, My Story.
DetailsAOC will name and shame Rio drug cheats
A year before the Rio Olympics, officials from the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) have sworn they will name and shame athletes who indulge in illegal betting and drug use.
DetailsNew support group for carers
With cancer patients living longer due to technological advancements, St Vincent’s Hospital has started a support group for those who care for the patients at home.
DetailsNews in brief – Workers underpaid at solar farm
More than $500,000 has been recovered by the CFMEU from solar companies, including American First Solar and Western Australia based Civil Construction company, for work that was done at Australia’s largest solar farm in Central NSW.
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