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Internet Video Bully Claims He “Is Victim Too”

A Sydney pupil who was caught on film bullying a fellow student, and was body-slammed for it, says he is a victim of bullies too. The Year Seven student, Ritchard…

Police Tasers Teenage Girl

The three police officers who tasered a teenage girl on Wednesday has been “highly commended” by Queensland’s Deputy Police Commissioner while others claim it was an overreaction. The 17-year old…

Australians High-Ranking Members of International Pedophile Syndicate

31 Australians are among 184 people around the world who have been arrested following a three-year international investigation resulting in the uncovering of the biggest pedophilia syndicate to date, police…

Big Support for Euthanasia

A recent poll has shown that more than 40 percent of Australians would choose euthanasia if they suffered a terminal illness and only had weeks to live. The research, that…

Australians Encouraged to Leave Japan

Australians living in Tokyo or other areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami should leave Japan unless they have a real need to stay, the Department of Foreign Affairs and…

Teargas Used on Christmas Island Asylum Seekers

A protest by some 300 asylum seekers detained on Christmas Island turned into a riot as police used teargas and handcuffs on suspected protest leaders, a refugee support organisation say.…

Australian States Must Accept Pokie Reform, MP Wilkie Says

State governments and pokie operation need to be open to tougher controls on gaming matches, which would help tackle with the gambling issue, stated independent MP Andrew Wilkie. During the…

Australia’s Help Needed to Halt Mekong Dam

Australia’s help is needed to halt the development of a $3.5 billion hydro-electricity project on the Mekong River, environmental groups say. The Xayaburi Dam project in Laos has brought disagreement…

2c Levy to Address Paint Dumping

In an initiative to improve waste collection, a two-cent levy will be charged per litre of paint sold throughout Australia to fund a Victoria trial that could pave the way…

Development Consent in Exchange for Free Sex

A council building inspector has admitted that he got free sex from a Sydney bathhouse while claiming overtime for his activities, the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption says. However, Edward…