Pentagon AUKUS critic supports submarine deal

Albany-based Australian Defence Force cadet units received over $12,000 from the Albany Memorial Trust Fund, managed by the Albany RSL, with funds allocated equally among three units for their cadets. This decision marks the fund's first distribution since it was established in the late 1940s to support local high school students. Want More Context? 🔎

Triple murderer Erin Patterson, sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 deaths of her family members from mushroom-laced meals, is appealing her guilty verdict, as confirmed by her barrister during a Supreme Court hearing in Victoria. Patterson was convicted of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, with formal appeal documents yet to be submitted. Want More Context? 🔎

A fifth-grade teacher, Madison Bergmann, faces over a decade in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing an 11-year-old student at River Crest Elementary in Wisconsin. Arrested in May 2024 following the discovery of inappropriate text messages and handwritten notes expressing affection for the boy, she resigned on May 13 and will be sentenced on December 22.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnsGUCIuxFA Want More Context? 🔎

A 56-year-old handyman, Robert William Lyford, has been granted bail despite his history of sexual offenses, including groping a teenage hitchhiker and molesting an autistic woman. He faces new accusations of inappropriately touching a 58-year-old woman while helping her move, with a court acknowledging the risk he poses to vulnerable individuals. Want More Context? 🔎

The US Supreme Court will hear arguments in January regarding President Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, who remains in her position for now. A lower court ruled that Trump's claims of Cook committing mortgage fraud were likely insufficient grounds for her removal, as the Federal Reserve Act requires "cause" for such actions. Want More Context? 🔎

Allrounder Ash Gardner scored a landmark 115 runs for Australia against New Zealand in their World Cup opener, becoming the first Indigenous player to hit a century in any women's 50-over World Cup and setting a record for the highest innings by a No.6 or below. Despite early wickets, Gardner's innings helped Australia post 326, showcasing their batting depth with contributions from Tahlia McGrath and Kim Garth. Want More Context? 🔎