Member for Watson, Tony Burke MP, has announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will supporting a community centre at Saint Charbel’s Monastery and Parish. Labor’s $8 million election commitment will assist the Lebanese Maronite Order (LMO) and their vision for the future of Saint Charbel’s Monastery and Parish. Saint Charbel’s Monastery and Parish offers comfort, counselling, and a sense …

THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP Shadow Minister for Social Services Shadow Minister for NDIS Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Homelessness Manager of Opposition Business Federal Member for Deakin TRANSCRIPT- 3AW Weekend Breakfast; Darren James, Nick McCallum, Heidi Murphy 6 APRIL 2025 E&EO DARREN JAMES: Less students here from other countries means more accommodation. That’s what Mr. Dutton said …

The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza says more than 50,000 people have been killed by Israel’s bombardment and invasion of the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian death toll, which slowed for two months due to a ceasefire, has dramatically increased since Israel restarted its attacks on March 18. The Ministry says Israeli fire has killed 673 people and injured 1,233 …

Dr. Charbel Tadros In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, the World Lebanese Cultural Union (WLCU) Oceania Branch held an Iftar dinner for its members in Australia, during which it honoured several media professionals for their pivotal role in supporting the organisation and shining a light on its cultural, social, and intellectual initiatives. The event was emceed by Eng. Badwi El-Hage, …

British tennis star Emma Raducanu is looking for a new coach for the eighth time in her career after parting ways with Vladimir Platenik. The Slovakian coach replaced Raducanu’s longtime mentor Nick Cavaday, but lasted just two weeks before being let go in the trial period. Cavaday has left a major hole in Raducanu’s camp since stepping down due to health reasons …

Sam Kerr will not be disciplined by Chelsea in the fallout from her court case in London, with the English club’s manager offering a glowing testimonial and vote of support for the Australian captain. Coach Sonia Bompastor said on Thursday that she was happy Kerr had been acquitted of causing racially aggravated harassment of a police officer and added that …

There has been a major twist in the investigation of two NSW nurses who went on an anti-Israel rant and claimed they would kill Israeli patients. 7NEWS can exclusively reveal that after Ahmed Rashid Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh were sacked, police allegedly found one vial of morphine in Nadir’s personal locker at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital in Sydney’s southwest. Nadir had allegedly asked …

Bill Shorten has taken on the top job at the University of Canberra, acknowledging some jobs will go as part of the institution’s rejuvenation. The former Labor leader and minister was officially initiated as the university’s seventh vice-chancellor in a ceremony in Canberra on Friday. Mr Shorten said its balance sheet had “some problems” it had to face up to, …

NSW Health is closely checking patient records to ensure no “adverse patient outcomes” have occurred involving Israeli and Jewish patients at Bankstown Hospital, Health Minister Ryan Park assured Sunrise viewers on Thursday. Park said he would “without a doubt” make the results public. The probe comes after a video which appears to show nurse Ahmad “Rashad” Nadir and colleague Sarah …

The federal government could acquire Rex Airlines if a suitable private sector buyer can’t be found for the embattled regional carrier. The government will work with Rex administrators and shortlisted bidders to find a buyer committed to providing an ongoing and reasonable level of service to the regions, value for money and good governance. If that falls through, the Albanese …