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Australia Bars Another Israeli: Time to Apply Tit-for-Tat

Virtual Jerusalem · August 18, 2025

Australia’s ban on MK Simcha Rothman exposes Canberra’s double standards—blocking Israeli leaders and influencers while tolerating Hamas sympathizers. Israel must now consider reciprocity to defend its dignity and democratic voice abroad....

Australian Surfer Walks Away Unscathed After Great White Bites Board In Half

OutKick - Tennessee · August 18, 2025

It was the second shark attack at Cabarita Beach in the last two months. PublishedAugust 18, 2025 12:36 PM EDT•UpdatedAugust 18, 2025 12:36 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link If you're having a rough Monday, just remember: at least you didn’t...

Australia bars Netanyahu government MK ahead of major Jewish conference

Haaretz · August 18, 2025

Australia on Monday revoked the entry visa of Knesset Member Simcha Rothman, who was scheduled to visit on Tuesday and take part in a series of events with the Jewish community in Melbourne and Sydney.

‘Art should not be hidden away’

Philippine STAR · August 18, 2025

August 19, 2025 | 12:00am Thus declared Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Berna Romulo-Puyat at the unveiling of Kultura. Kapital. Kasalukuyan: Contemporary Art from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Collection at the National...

Australia and Philippines launch Alon 25 largest joint force projection near the South China Sea

Defense News Security News Army Recognition ·

On August 15, 2025, one of Australia’s largest overseas military exercises began in the Philippines. Called “Exercise Alon 25,” the training will run until August 29 on the islands of Palawan and Luzon and brings together more than 3,600 personnel...

Artists given gallery space

The SE Voice · August 18, 2025

The Millicent Gallery has mounted two exhibitions to mark the annual South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival which is staged across the State each August. The main gallery displays the talents of the 14 members of the Thumbprint Collective...

Australian Survivor names former winner David Genat as new host: 'I won’t let you down' By Dalton Ross

Entertainment Weekly ·

The Australian tribe — or network, rather — has spoken, and there is a new host running Tribal Council. Former Australian Survivor: All Stars winner David Genat (a.ka. the Golden God) has been tapped to replace Jonathan LaPaglia as host of the...

Australian can't make sense of difference after visiting a UK McDonald's

Bristol Post · August 18, 2025

Amber O'Connor Money and Lifestyle reporter U35s 15:58, 18 Aug 2025 A woman who relocated from Australia to the UK has shared what left her friends gobsmacked when they came for a visit. Amie Elizabeth, a content creator who posts on TikTok as @A...

Australian can't make sense of major difference after visiting London McDonald's

MyLondon · August 18, 2025

A woman who relocated from Australia to the UK has shared what left her friends gobsmacked when they came for a visit. Amie Elizabeth, a content creator who posts on TikTok as @Amieelizabeth95, shared the eye-opening revelation in a recent video....

Australian journalist investigates Gen Z’s smartphone addiction: ‘They just don’t know what to do about it’

CatholicVote - Wisconsin · August 18, 2025

An Australian journalist recently spoke to dozens of teens across the country about their smartphone addictions, finding that many Gen Zers are aware of their scrolling habits and dependency on their phones but are clueless how to escape. Ros...

Australia cancels far-right Israeli politician's visa ahead of speaking tour

RNZ · August 18, 2025

By Jake Evans, ABC Simcha Rothman, a member of the Religious Zionist Party. Photo: LENIN NOLLY / NurPhoto via AFP The Australian federal government has cancelled the visa of Israeli politician Simcha Rothman, a member of Israel's far right...

Australia cancels far-right Israeli politician’s visa

New Age Bangladesh ·

Agence France-Presse . Sydney 18 August, 2025, 22:13 The Australian government cancelled the visa of a far-right Israeli politician on Monday ahead of a speaking tour, a move event organisers tagged ‘viciously antisemitic’. Simcha Rothman, whose...

Victoria TransFest canceled after pro-Gaza LGBTQ activists slam organizers for Zionism

The Post Millenial · August 18, 2025

"Sadly, a small group of dedicated pro-Palestinian activists have decided to demand that TransFest take a stand on the war in Gaza. Founder Francis Riley has refused to capitulate to their demands." A planned transgender community festival in...

Cultural debate has been drained of passion — let’s bring it back

The Times ·

‘That,” said my friend as we stepped out of the Festival Theatre last Friday, “was the best thing on stage I have ever seen in my life.” “I absolutely hated it,” said my other friend (yes, I have more than one.) The hater was in a minority. As the...

Artemis granted key Western Australia exploration licence

ShareCast ·

The AIM-traded firm said the licence, E69/4266, spans 341 square kilometres and was granted on 11 August. It said four priority magnetic and structural targets had been identified within the tenement, with the Cassowary Intrusion designated as the...

Social Media Hit Ilona Maher Takes Women's Rugby Onto New Plane Khaleej Times

MENAFN · August 18, 2025

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Ilona Maher transcends women's rugby, giving it a profile outside of the sport in the way that Mia Hamm did for women's football. Now the stage is set at the women's World Cup in England for the American to spark even more...

Australia Bars Israeli Politician from Solidarity Visit to Jewish Community

Breitbart · August 18, 2025

Australia has barred Israeli politician Simcha Rothman from visiting a local Jewish community beset by antisemitism, citing the fact that he states publicly he wants Israel to win its war against Hamas terrorists. The decision by Anthony...

Victoria Sullivan discusses local events and policy questions in recent social media posts

Concord Ledger - New Hampshire · August 17, 2025

Victoria Sullivan, a public figure in New Hampshire politics, shared several personal and policy-related updates on her social media account between August 16 and 17, 2025. Her posts ranged from community engagement to soliciting public opinion on...

Victoria Sullivan shares views on New Hampshire pride and national policy impacts

Concord Ledger - New Hampshire · August 18, 2025

Victoria Sullivan, a public figure and former mayoral candidate in Manchester, New Hampshire, shared several posts on her X (formerly Twitter) account between August 17 and August 18, 2025. The posts touch on local pride and comment on broader...

Australia Cancels Visa of Far-Right Israeli Lawmaker

Al Manar · August 18, 2025

Australia scrapped the visa of an Israeli lawmaker from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition who has advocated against Palestinian statehood and called for Israel to annex the occupied West Bank. Australian Home Affairs Minister...