Kyle Chalmers to face stiff competition at Paris Olympics as David Popovici comes close to breaking world record

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has criticized major political parties for their uninspired health policy proposals regarding Medicare ahead of the Federal election, as outlined in their 2025 Federal Election Health Report Card. AMA president Danielle McMullen noted that while bulk-billing incentives from Labor and matched pledges from the Coalition and Greens may improve access for some, there is a missed opportunity to redesign the Medicare rebate structure, with urgent calls for an independent workforce...

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has indicated he may not return to Tasmania to finish his career, despite long-standing speculation linking him to the new team joining the competition in 2027. In a candid interview, Pearce expressed his commitment to the Dockers, emphasizing his goal to help the club win its first premiership and sharing his struggles with anxiety and depression throughout his career. He affirmed his dedication to the team and community, stating that his...

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, has died by suicide at 41, raising unanswered questions about her life and death. She was notably associated with a 2001 photo involving Prince Andrew, which became central to his public scandal, despite his denials of wrongdoing. Giuffre's death adds to the legacy of Epstein's abuses and underscores the impact of his influence, leaving her family's statement to highlight her bravery in confronting the dark realities of...

Nearly half of the advertising budget of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) since 2022 has been allocated to promoting the live sheep export ban, according to the Australian Live Export Council (ALEC). A $2.3 million tender awarded to Universal McCann is highlighted, with DAFF's total advertising spending exceeding $4.66 million in this period, including campaigns for Bird Flu and biosecurity. Critics, including ALEC's CEO Mark Harvey-Sutton, argue the campaign primarily targets urban...

SummaryJeanswest collapsed for the second time last month, with just $13 million in assets against approximately $53 million in debts, including $4.1 million owed to its 600 staff and nearly $776,000 in unclaimed gift vouchers. The brand's Hong Kong backers appointed Pitcher Partners as administrators, who are considering an online-only future for the 53-year-old retailer, which has struggled amid cost-of-living pressures and competition from online retailers. Despite previous efforts to revitalize the brand, the owners...

A tobacco store in Tullamarine was firebombed for the second time in eight days, with police believing the offenders used a vehicle to smash through a roller door and set the shop ablaze, causing extensive damage. This incident follows another arson attack on the same store just over a week prior, leading detectives to link the two attacks. Meanwhile, police are investigating a fifth suspicious fire at a Williamstown ice cream store, urging the public...