Federal election 2025: Some of the key contentions fact-checked

Voters feel disillusioned by the current election, perceiving both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton as out-of-touch multimillionaires focused on their interests rather than those of everyday Australians. The article criticizes the media narrative that allows politicians to escape accountability for their poor performance, emphasizing the need for voters to demand better governance. It warns that rewarding misleading campaign tactics will only perpetuate ineffective leadership, ultimately costing the nation in the long run. Full Article

Alastair Clarkson intensified the feud with commentator Kane Cornes during a pre-match interview, revealing that the decision to ban Cornes from the North Melbourne club was made at the highest level due to his critical remarks about players. Clarkson emphasized the importance of maintaining a supportive environment for the players and questioned Cornes' history, while Cornes defended his comments about Harry Sheezel, asserting they were not personal and aimed at improving player performance. The exchange...

New CCTV footage reveals police officer Amy Scott confronting killer Joel Cauchi during his stabbing spree at Bondi Junction Westfield on April 13, 2024, which resulted in six deaths and ten injuries. Inspector Scott shot Cauchi, saving multiple lives, and the footage shows her chasing him before drawing her weapon. The inquest highlighted chaos among shoppers and emergency services, with key paramedics alerted to the attack only by accident, leading to delays in response time...

Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has stated that hopes of Zac Lomax returning from injury next week are “dead and buried,” despite fans' optimism after seeing him train with the team. Lomax has been sidelined since round 5 due to a minor foot fracture, with a projected return in round 11. Meanwhile, Eels teammate Mitch Moses, who recently made a strong comeback, is expected to lead the team as they prepare for their upcoming match, while...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial UpdateSean ‘Diddy’ Combs will be allowed to wear his own clothes during his upcoming sex trafficking trial, as a judge ruled he can replace prison attire with personal outfits, subject to specific limitations on the number of garments. The trial is set to begin with jury selection on May 5, 2025, where Diddy, who denies the charges, plans to argue that he was a "swinger" rather than a rapist. Prosecutors allege...

A Mandurah resident in her 70s, who has played the same Lotto numbers for over 50 years, recently won $1.6 million after making an impromptu trip to Pinjarra for kitty litter. She received a call from Lotterywest the next day with the life-changing news, initially fearing it was a scam and confirming the win by calling back. Lotterywest explained that registered players are contacted promptly when they win a Division One prize, and West Australians...