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Australian Prosecutors Consider Reopening British Girl’s Cold Case Disappearance
Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Australian legal authorities are weighing up whether to reopen a decades‑old cold case involving a British girl’s disappearance after prosecutors in New South Wales (NSW) agreed to consider a fresh review of the matter. The long‑standing mystery of Cheryl Grimmer, who vanished from a beach more than 55 years ago, has drawn renewed attention as her family pushes...
NSW Braces for Return of IS-Linked Women and Children
Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. New South Wales authorities are preparing for the possible return of IS-linked children and women, amid ongoing tensions over their status in Syria. Federal and state agencies have been in discussions since late 2025 about the potential repatriation of some of the 11 women and 23 children currently residing in the Roj refugee camp. The premier, Chris Minns,...
Australian PM Says Former Prince Andrew Has Suffered ‘Extraordinary Fall’ but That Won’t Prompt Republic Referendum
Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the arrest of former royal Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor as an “extraordinary fall from grace” but made clear that it will not trigger another referendum on Australia becoming a republic. The comments come amid global attention on the former prince’s legal troubles and his dramatic shift in public standing. Speaking on the Guardian...
NSW to Introduce Minimum Age for Ebike Riders
Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. New South Wales is preparing to introduce a minimum age requirement for riding ebikes, aiming to tackle growing safety concerns and limit “dangerous behaviour” among young riders. The Minns government announced the reforms on Friday, highlighting a detailed expert review led by Transport NSW that will recommend a legal minimum age somewhere between twelve and sixteen years. Officials...
Sydney Businessman Falsely Claimed Security Advice Came From Kevin Rudd
Published: 19 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A Sydney businessman allegedly supplied security and defence advice to Chinese agents, falsely claiming it came from Kevin Rudd. The focus on former prime ministers and diplomatic contacts in foreign interference cases has intensified in recent years, highlighting the risk of fabricated intelligence reaching international actors. Alexander Csergo, 59, owner of IT consulting firm Conversys, faces a trial...
Angus Taylor Faces Immense Test with New Frontbench
Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The 60 Minutes exit of trust in political leadership parallels the mounting challenges facing Angus Taylor, who has unveiled a new frontbench designed to confront Labor directly. From the outset, Taylor’s reshaped shadow ministry reflects a broader struggle to preserve the Liberal party’s relevance amid dwindling voter confidence. With critics deeming the party increasingly irrelevant, only committed loyalists...
‘It Was Terrifying’: Australia Reckons With Brutal Police Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Protests
Published: 17 February 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Australia is confronting deep questions about civil liberties and policing after dramatic scenes at pro-Palestine protests in Sydney and other cities, where demonstrators describe being met with aggressive force by police that many witnesses call disproportionate and frightening. The clashes erupted against the backdrop of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s recent visit and have sparked widespread scrutiny of law...
Liberal Party Faces Leadership Spill as Taylor Challenges Ley
Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Liberal party is facing an imminent leadership spill, with Taylor leadership supporters confident of defeating Sussan Ley in Friday’s vote. The focus on Taylor leadership has dominated the party room, and the shift in allegiance among senior MPs signals deep unrest. Within hours, ten frontbenchers, including Dan Tehan, Michaelia Cash, Jonathon Duniam, James McGrath, and Dean Smith,...
Lenore Taylor steps down as Guardian Australia editor
Published: 10 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Lenore Taylor has announced her resignation as editor of Guardian Australia, ending a decade-long tenure credited with transforming the publication into a major news force. The decision comes after ten years of leadership, during which Taylor oversaw the organisation’s growth across digital platforms, podcasts, and social media, establishing a highly influential presence. Guardian Australia, now reaching 8.4 million...
Australia Police Defend Actions After Violence at Protest Over Israeli President Visit
Desk: World / Asia-Pacific Affairs Australian police have defended their handling of violent clashes that erupted during a protest against the visit of Israel’s president, amid mounting scrutiny from civil liberties groups, politicians and sections of the public. The unrest, which unfolded in central Melbourne, has reignited debate over policing tactics, freedom of assembly and the deepening polarisation surrounding the Israel–Palestine conflict in Australia. Demonstrators had gathered to oppose the...
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