Day: September 15, 2025

When voting closes in our local elections next month, we’ll be shaping the future of our neighbourhoods in ways that ripple far beyond potholes and playgrounds. The 2025 local elections will determine who sits on our councils, community boards, and other key decision-making bodies for the next three years. Ballot papers were sent out to […]

In a striking move that underscores both political and personal conviction, Oregon State Representative Cyrus Javadi has announced he is leaving the Republican Party to join the Democrats. Javadi, who represents the state’s 32nd District, detailed his decision in a candid Substack essay, citing rising extremism in the GOP, personal safety concerns, and the party’s […]

The state of Iowa will pay $85,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by LGBTQ+ students and advocates who were expelled from the Iowa Capitol in 2020 after transgender students were told they could not use bathrooms matching their gender identity. The payout comes just six months after Iowa became the first state in the U.S. […]

In a landmark day for inclusive rugby, the Brisbane Hustlers defeated the Sydney Convicts to take home the Purchas Cup 2025, marking their first-ever victory over their long-time rivals. The Hustlers triumphed 7–5 in a tense final at Auckland’s Western Springs Stadium, while the Convicts claimed the Purchas Shield with a 14–0 win over the […]