FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 | History Defined

Two More China Soccer Officials Caught in Corruption Probe

Huang Song and Wang Xiaoping of the Chinese Football Association are being investigated as part of a broad effort to stamp out graft in the sport on the mainland

Caixin Global · Mar 24, 2023

Chinese football stars and officials held in Xi’s corruption crackdown

Stadiums are reopening but detentions of major football figures overshadow the sport, as scandal engulfs basketball

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2023

Fire crews busy with extreme fire risk across parts of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia

Total Fire Bans are in place in parts of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia as inland temperatures soar into the high 30s and low 40s in some parts.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2023

China ends de facto ban on Marvel films after more than three years

Latest Black Panther and Ant-Man superhero flicks get February release in country famously controlling over Hollywood movies

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023

Fires at Kadnook, Powers Creek remain burning as more dangerous weather predicted in Victoria

Warnings for the fires at Kadnook and Powers Creek have been downgraded but high fire danger ratings are expected tomorrow, worrying authorities.

ABC News · Jan 16, 2023

Pandemic, fires and floods prompt new approaches to preparing Victoria's multicultural communities for emergencies

Natural disasters and the pandemic have thrown a spotlight on how Victorian authorities engage with multicultural communities in a crisis. With the bushfire season underway, what's being done to prepare for the next emergency?

ABC News · Jan 13, 2023

CFA suffers net loss of nearly 2,000 volunteers in two years but operational capacity 'remains strong'

The Country Fire Authority's last annual report shows a net loss of 1,381 volunteers in the 12 months to June, but its chief officer says there are more than enough volunteers to respond to incidents this bushfire season.

ABC News · Dec 21, 2022

Jimmy Lai’s security law trial postponed to September 2023

Media tycoon, who has been denied bail, could face life term if found guilty of alleged ‘collusion’ with foreign forces.

Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2022

Fire season warning for Victorian farmers

While much of Victoria continues to battle floodwaters, authorities are warning farmers to start thinking about fire risk.

AAP · Nov 23, 2022

CFA volunteer with ex-military vehicle helping Echuca community traverse floodwaters

The ex-military vehicle, owned by a CFA volunteer, is likely to go to other areas as well to help transport school students and members of the community through floodwaters.

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022