He has nuclear weapons, a massive army and seemingly the adoration of his people. And much like his father and grandfather before him, Kim Jong-un likes to show the world his country is a force to be reckoned with. But in a fresh change of tack, the youngest Kim is happy for the women closest to him to help deliver …

The federal government will be obliged to consult the Indigenous Voice to parliament when crafting laws on race, native title and racial discrimination which impact upon Aboriginal Australians. But the body will have no power to overturn policy or prevent laws coming into force, according to interim proposals. Indigenous Minister Ken Wyatt on Saturday launched a second stage of Indigenous …

Australians rescuing and caring for injured wildlife have been left to go it alone for so long the ability to continue to save what’s left of native species may end up costing their lives. If there is a call to evacuate, Bill Waterhouse is intent on staying at his house turned refuge to defend the scores of animals he and …

A controversial bid to remove police and prison officer floats from Sydney’s pride parade has fallen short at the annual general meeting of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. But in a strong anti-police statement, Saturday’s motion attracted 44 per cent of the votes, drawing 261 votes in favour. Three hundred and twenty-seven members voted against it. The motion was …

Southern rock lobsters are set to feature on Christmas tables across Australia amid plunging domestic prices fuelled by the nation’s growing trade tensions with China. Commercial fishers operating in Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia are supplying record volumes to the domestic market after China’s ban on Australian live lobster imports. With the crustaceans removed from restaurants and markets in China, …

Pope Francis has thrown his support behind civil unions for same-sex couples, calling for a new law that protects their right to have a family. His remarks were a shift away from the Vatican’s disapproval of any “legal recognition of homosexual unions”, as specified in the church’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. “Homosexual people have a right to …

Wendy Lindsay MP Member for East Hills MEDIA RELEASE The NSW Government has lodged detailed plans for a unique social housing re-development in Chester Hill to support vulnerable residents and boost construction activity. Local State Member for East Hills, Wendy Lindsay said the proposed $17.5 million development would see two vacant lots on Wellington Road transformed into a five-storey apartment …

Mr Moselmane will be returning to parliament next week as all impediments to his return have been eliminated. Mr Moselmane is not part of the Foreign interference investigation neither by ASIO nor AFP. Today the Parliamentary Privileges Committee has exonerated him & cleared the way for his return to Parliament. He will therefore resume his parliamentary duties & serve his …

How a Melbourne woman lost a staggering 138 kilograms in just 18 months We’ve brought you many weight loss stories on Sunrise over the years – but none quite as extraordinary as this one. After tipping the scales at a staggering 206 kilograms, Melbourne woman Anna Kambranis has shed an incredible 138 kilograms in just 18 months . The 50-year-old said she decided to change her …

Spaniard Rafael Nadal has beaten world number one Novak Djokovic in the French Open final to claim his 20th Grand Slam men’s singles title. Nadal inflicted one of the most humiliating defeats on his great rival, blasting Djokovic in straight sets (6-0 6-2 7-5) to tie Roger Federer with 20 Slam titles. “I was fine. Everything was okay. I was …