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As the sun sets over Sydney, the Opera House showcases the work of Indigenous artists, including the late Bidjigal elder Esme Timbery and her children Marilyn and Steven Russell, featuring delicate shellwork and prints against the ocean backdrop. The siblings express pride and gratitude for honoring their mother's heritage and talent, highlighting the deep spiritual connection between family, country, and culture. The illuminations also include Joseca Mokashesi Yanomami's depiction of a healing ceremony, emphasizing the...

A 14-year-old Thai-Australian boy was fatally stabbed by a friend after an argument in Bang Sareh, Thailand. The victim, a school student with a Thai mother and Australian father, was attacked outside a housing estate in Sattahip. The alleged attacker has been arrested, and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed the death of an Australian in Thailand, offering condolences to the family. Full Article

In 2024, 15-year-old Jin Woodman earned a wildcard spot in the Australian Open after an impressive showing at the Australian Wheelchair Tennis National Championships, where he won three titles and climbed to number 20 in the world. Riding the wave of the "Dylan Alcott effect," wheelchair tennis in Australia has experienced a surge in popularity, with Woodman being the youngest player in the top 25 and set to headline the inaugural junior wheelchair tournament at...

Human Rights Watch estimates thousands of executions in Iran in 1988. Amnesty International reported 853 hangings in Iran in 2023. Saeed Eshraghi's family members were executed in 1983 due to their Baha'i faith. Capital punishment continues to be used in Iran, with a significant increase in executions in recent years. Protester Majid Kazemi was sentenced to death for political dissent. The surge in executions led to protests against capital punishment. At least 166 executions were...

The coalition proposes to build seven nuclear power plants at former coal sites in Australia, with renewable energy comprising 50% of the grid by 2050 and nuclear power at 38%. The estimated cost is $331 billion, compared to Labor's renewable energy plan at $600 billion. However, Labor argues that nuclear power is more expensive and risky than renewables, with concerns about energy reliability and carbon emissions. Full Article

Coal and gas-fired power plants will continue operating longer under the coalition's $330 billion nuclear transition plan, which includes building seven nuclear power plants by the mid-to-late 2030s. The plan aims for renewables to make up over half of Australia's energy grid by 2050, with nuclear accounting for just under 40 percent. However, some experts argue that nuclear energy is not cost-effective compared to renewables, with concerns raised about the impact of delaying coal power...