The RTA has been accused of letting down renters and being soft on unlawful landlords and agents

RTA accused of failing tenants, as no law-breaking landlords or agents have been prosecuted in two years

The RTA has been accused of being soft on landlords and agents, and failing to protect tenants.  Source: Richard Walker, News.com.au As the housing crisis continues, the RTA has been accused of going soft on law-breaking landlords and real estate businesses and failing to protect renters’ rights. The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) is Queensland’s key…

Long-finned Pilot Whales in the Goban Spur, offshore Ireland.

Dozens of pilot whales stranded on WA shores have died overnight

At least 51 pilot whales have died after stranding themselves on the shores of Cheynes Beach, in far-south Western Australia. Image credit: Mmo iwdg, via Wikimedia Commons. At least 51 pilot whales have died after stranding themselves on the shores of Cheynes Beach, in far-south Western Australia. The whales attracted the public’s attention on Monday…

Australian cinemas have recorded their biggest opening weekend since before COVID-19 following the release of "Barbenheimer".

“Barbenheimer” opening weekend smashes Aussie cinema records

Australian cinemas have recorded their biggest opening weekend since before COVID-19 following the release of Oppenheimer and Barbie. Australian cinemas have recorded their biggest opening weekend since before the pandemic thanks to the simultaneous release of the greatly anticipated Oppenheimer and Barbie. Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig—a feminist satire starring the iconic fashion doll of…