Erdogan says mayor jailing demos ‘movement of violence’

Fashion retailer Jeanswest will close all brick-and-mortar stores and cut hundreds of jobs as its parent company enters administration, with administrators from Pitcher Partners Melbourne appointed to restructure the business. While the fate of the brand's online store remains uncertain, the company's 146 physical stores will be shuttered, impacting more than 600 employees. The decision to close the stores was made due to challenging market conditions, with plans to sell off all remaining stock to...

Police in Sydney are searching for a man who allegedly made anti-Semitic threats inside an elevator at St George Hospital. The man entered the elevator and directed the comments towards another passenger, prompting a police investigation. Authorities have released CCTV images of the man, described as being in his 20s or 30s with brown curly hair and a beard, wearing a grey T-shirt, blue shorts, and black shoes. Anyone with information is urged to contact...

Australia is shifting $119 million in foreign aid to prioritize the Pacific, with three-quarters of aid going to the Indo-Pacific to fill gaps left by US aid cuts. The funding will focus on essential health services, climate action, and economic resilience, with an increase of $136 million in development assistance by 2025/26. Despite some delays in other programs, Australia aims to maintain its role as a partner of choice for Pacific Island nations and advocate...

Tony Popovic has had a successful start as Socceroos coach, with six points out of six in the current window and six games undefeated. The team is now on the verge of automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. A 2-0 win against China showcased a strong performance, with goals from Jackson Irvine and Nishan Velupillay. Despite China's attempts to come back in the second half, the Socceroos remained in control. Popovic's defensive style is...

Callum Ferris Davies has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a brutal sex attack on a seven-year-old girl in Perth, leaving the victim and her family devastated. The girl's mother described her daughter as now fearful and withdrawn, with the attack forever changing their lives. Despite claiming mental impairment, Davies was found guilty and could be eligible for parole in about 13 years due to his paedophilic interests and risk of reoffending. Full...

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly agreed terms on a move to Real Madrid this summer, finalizing a five-year contract worth over STG220,000 a week. The 26-year-old, who has been at Liverpool for over two decades and won multiple honours, including the Champions League and Premier League, is set to join the Spanish club on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the season. Alexander-Arnold's departure leaves uncertainty around the futures...