December 12, 2025

Victoria Police Ordered to Pay $54,000 for Unlawful Capsicum Spray on Climate Protester

Climate protesters win class action against Victoria police for excessive and unlawful capsicum spray during 2019 Melbourne anti-mining protest. Lead protester Jordan Brown awarded $54,000 for physical and psychological injuries.

December 12, 2025

Reddit Challenges Australia’s Ban on Under-16 Social Media Use in High Court

Reddit has taken Australia's new social media ban for under-16s to the High Court. The site says the law threatens privacy and political freedoms. The ban blocks kids from 10 major platforms. This is the second major legal fight against the rule.

December 12, 2025

Over 100 Booked After Violent Farmers Protest Against Ethanol Factory in Rajasthan

Over 100 people were booked and 40 detained after farmers clashed with police during a protest against an ethanol factory in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. Locals fear pollution risks, and tensions remain high with political leaders involved.

December 12, 2025

Government Opens Door to Reform MP Travel Perks Amid Expense Scandal

Australia's federal government is pushing for a review of MPs' travel perks after a scandal over expenses claimed by Anika Wells and others. Opposition leader Sussan Ley offers support for reforms, signaling a new bipartisan effort to fix the broken system.

December 12, 2025

US Sanctions Six Ships After Seizing Venezuelan Oil Tanker ‘Skipper’

The US has sanctioned six ships linked to Venezuelan oil after seizing the tanker Skipper near Venezuela. The move targets Maduro’s allies amid drug and oil smuggling claims.