Memorial held on 30th anniversary of Port Arthur massacre
By Clancy Balen
Thirty years on from the Port Arthur tragedy, survivor Jane Scholefield had a simple message for those still bearing the scars of that day — keep love at the centre of mourning.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/port-arthur-massacre-30-year-memorial-tasmania/106613632
Affidavit reveals more details as man charged with attempted Trump assassination
The man accused of opening fire at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump has been charged with attempting to assassinate the US president and could face life in prison if convicted.
Court battle between Musk and Altman to reveal power struggle at Open AI
The world's richest man is accusing the company and its chief executive Sam Altman, and Microsoft of betraying the AI start up's original mission.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/elon-musk-sam-altman-open-ai-law-suit/106613878
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They were the first victims of the Port Arthur massacre. Their family has never forgotten
By Jano Gibson, Lucy Breaden, and Georgie Burgess
Seascape guesthouse owners Sally and David Martin were the first people murdered at Port Arthur in 1996. On the 30th anniversary of the tragedy, their granddaughter tells of how the family has refused to be defined by it.
#CommunityandSociety #History #LawCrimeandJustice #Grief #JanoGibson #LucyBreaden # #GeorgieBurgess
Kennedy thought of father's assassination when shots fired at gala dinner
By Elissa Steedman
Human rights activist Kerry Kennedy has praised a "superhero" member of Congress for shielding her when an active shooter attempted to storm the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-27/kerry-kennedy-correspondents-dinner-shooting/106610820
Walter lost his wife and daughters at Port Arthur. Thirty years on, this is his message
By Jano Gibson
On April 28, 1996, a gunman killed 35 people at Port Arthur. Walter Mikac's wife and two daughters were among them. Thirty years on, he says gun control is as important as ever.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-26/tasmania-port-arthur-thirty-year-anniversary/106588810
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White House seeks firing squad, electrocution, gas for federal executions
The US is one of very few Western nations still using the death penalty, although public support for capital punishment has declined among Americans.
Trump's Justice Department drops investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell
The move could lead to a swift confirmation vote by the Senate for Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official whom President Donald Trump nominated in January to replace Mr Powell.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-25/jerome-powell-fed-chair-criminal-probe-dropped/106605880
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Virginia Giuffre's legacy and the year that followed the Epstein files release
By Daniela Pizzirani
Virginia Giuffre didn't live to witness the full impact of the truths she brought forward, but the arrests, resignations and the unravelling of reputations came in the wake of her decision to speak.
Councillor convicted of drink driving still able to attend Anzac Day parade
By Amelia Walters
Berri Barmera Councillor Ian Schlein will hand in his licence several days after a regional court convicted him of drink driving, to allow him to attend an Anzac Day parade.
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