A woman who threw an egg at the Prime Minister’s head during an election campaign event has been sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order and will have to complete 150 hours of community service. Amber Holt, 25, was sentenced at the Albury Local Court on Tuesday. Magistrate Rodney Brender said it was unacceptable for citizens to be subject to …

Instagram users in Australia can no longer see how many ‘likes’ a post has a received under a trial designed to “remove pressure” on the digital platform’s users. Instagram began rolling out the trial update on Thursday morning, removing the total number of likes on photos and viewings of videos on user feeds and profiles, and permalink pages. Users can still …

Reports that many foreign fighters have returned to Australia emphasises the need for parliament to pass legislation to prevent such dual-citizens temporarily heading home from war zones, a federal cabinet minister says. News Corp newspapers reported 40 Australians who joined Islamic State and other extremist military groups fighting in Syria and Iraq are now back home. It says federal government …

The youth of Sydney come together for a friendly soccer match, celebrating the spirit of sportsmanship and peace Sydney, July 6, 2019 – The International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) held its first sports day on the 6th of July 2019 as the inaugural launch of its ‘Youth Ethnic Sports (YES) for Peace’ program in Sydney. The youth demographic in Sydney comprises …

IWPG hosts its 2nd International Peace-Love Drawing Competition to deliver the message of world peace through art by school children Sydney, July 4, 2019 – International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Sydney hosted the award ceremony for its 2nd International Peace-Love Drawing Competition held at Taren Point Public School on the 27th of June 2019 and Shayoka Art Classes in Wentworthville …

A photo of a baby bird clutching a cigarette butt is being held up as the latest example of the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans. The photo of the skimmer chick was taken by birdwatcher Karen Mason on a Florida beach. In a second shot, an adult skimmer bird can be seen passing the rubbish to the chick. …

Serena Williams remained tantalisingly one short of a record-equalling 24 Grand Slam singles titles as Simona Halep thrashed the off-key American in a one-sided Wimbledon final on Saturday. Halep began the week halting American 15-year-old Coco Gauff’s dream run and will end it at the Champions Ball after dismantling seven-times winner Williams 6-2 6-2 with an inspired display on Centre …

Global leaders have raised the bar for social media companies in the fight to crackdown on sharing terrorist content. Australia has been working tirelessly since the horrific Christchurch terrorist attacks to send a clear message to internet companies, together with our international partners, about the special responsibility those companies have in the fight against terrorism. Today’s joint statement from the …

Providing greater support for all Australians needing mental health and suicide prevention services is a key priority of my Government. Suicide takes far too many Australians, devastating families and local communities. One life lost to suicide is one too many, which is why my Government is working towards a zero suicide goal. I am therefore pleased to announce the appointment …

National Australia Bank modelling has cast doubt on the belief the tax refunds that will soon start flowing into taxpayers’ bank accounts will stimulate the economy in a meaningful way. The Government’s tax cuts passed through Parliament last week, with stage one soon to be seen in bank accounts as people lodge their tax returns. On past behaviour, UBS economists …