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'Cool tattoo' comments levelled at dead Jewish grandma
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (376+ words) A human rights lawyer has revealed he endured a torrent of anti-Semitic comments when he tried to sell the house of his late grandparents." The man, known by the pseudonym ACH, featured in a 2024 news article about the home's "unique…...
Accused 'ISIS bride' loses bail bid due to public risk
1+ week, 6+ day ago (239+ words) An accused "ISIS bride" has been refused bail after a magistrate found she posed an unacceptable risk of endangering the community. Zeinab Ahmad, 31, looked straight ahead as Chief Magistrate Lisa Hannan handed down her decision in Melbourne Magistrates Court on…...
Open Table unveils inaugural Australia Icons across Melbourne and Sydney
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (432+ words) Selected by a panel of respected hospitality figures, critics, and creatives, the Icons'recognise restaurants that have achieved 'Icon' status for their contribution to shaping Australia's dining culture. Amaru | Attica | Carlton Wine Room | Caterina's Cucina e Bar | Etta | Ishizuka | Kafeneion at…...
ISIS bride rejects extremism, decries Syrian 'hell"
2+ week, 1+ day ago (523+ words) An accused "ISIS bride" rejects Islamic extremism and considers her time in Syria to have been 11 years of hell. Zeinab Ahmad's lawyer made the assertions on her behalf on Monday as her application for bail entered its third day. "My…...
'Underdog' Oakland and Socceroos a gritty perfect match
3+ week, 6+ day ago (595+ words) At the Socceroos' World Cup training base in Alameda, there are reminders everywhere of the professional sports teams Oakland has lost. On the drive down from Oakland, the Coliseum stadium looms over the horizon. The old stadium was once home…...
Price spike as John Farnham tribute tickets go on sale
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (324+ words) Premium tickets to a blockbuster charity tribute concert for John Farnham are selling for $1650, with fans voicing their disappointment. Tickets for the gig at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena on September 20 went on sale on Tuesday, with the cheapest available seats…...
Media boss accused of bashing wife can go to Byron Bay
4+ week, 14+ hour ago (374+ words) Media mogul Antony Catalano can return to his Byron Bay home after his bail conditions were varied to allow interstate travel." Catalano, 59, watched the Melbourne Magistrates Court hearing on a video link from his Victorian home on Tuesday, two months…...
Accused 'ISIS bride' renounces terrorists, lawyer says
4+ week, 1+ day ago (476+ words) A woman accused of travelling to Syria, joining the Islamic State and marrying a number of its members has renounced the terror group and violent jihad, her lawyer says." Rayann El Houli, 34, was due to apply for bail in Melbourne…...
War crime accused soldier to attend paratrooper funeral
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (460+ words) An ex-special forces soldier will have to stay tight-lipped about his upcoming war crimes trial when he attends the funeral of a fellow SAS veteran. Oliver Jordan Schulz successfully applied to have his bail conditions varied in the NSW Supreme…...
Trial after man's alleged Nazi salutes to Jewish kids
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (242+ words) An airport worker who allegedly performed Nazi salutes towards a group of Jewish schoolchildren will stand trial for his actions. Oscar Diaz Ysuiza faced Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where he denied two charges of performing a Nazi salute in…...