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36-year-old Cody Reynolds was expected to face Sydney Central Local Court today (Wednesday) charged with online child abuse-related offences.

He previously worked at Christian Brothers’ High School, Lewisham, the Scots College and Waverley College. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) made the announcement on Wednesday that the 36-year-old was expected to face Sydney Central Local Court today (Wednesday) charged with online child abuse-related offences. 36-year-old Cody Reynolds was expected to face Sydney Central Local Court today (Wednesday) charged with online child abuse-related offences.

PM Scott Morrison has today outlined a $38 billion plan to significantly grow the size and capability of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), in response to ...

“This growth in workforce and expertise will enable us to deliver our nuclear powered submarines, ships, aircraft and advanced weapons. The expanded defence workforce is expected to span all states and territories, cities and regional areas with a majority of the growth expected to occur in QLD, NSW, SA and WA. The estimated cost of this expansion is at least $38 billion over the period to 2040, in what is stated to be a "significant investment in ensuring our ADF has the right people and skills to keep our nation safe", according to a statement released by the PM's office.

The partnership will aim to highlight the essential role Australian red meat plays in high-performing athletes' diets on the national stage, under a new deal ...

Brisbane Broncos Head of Performance Dave Ballard said: “It’s awesome for our players to be powered by Australian Beef both on and off the field. “Australian Beef has a successful history of partnering with high-performing athletes and we’re really pleased to be associating with the Broncos, the most popular football club across all codes in Australia, who can share the story of Australian Beef,” Mr Yardy said. “Australian beef is packed with natural protein, so partnering with the Brisbane Broncos is a great fit to demonstrate the important role nutrient-dense Australian red meat plays as part of a healthy diet,” Mr Strong said.

Image of Peter Dutton and Scott Morrison during a press conference at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane. Defence Minister Peter Dutton and Prime Minister Scott ...

Unfortunately for us, however, Australia is already on the frontline of a very different kind of war. There’s no doubt the massive defence “announcement” (which is actually based on a recommendation made last year) is all about trying to get voters’ attention back to national security, the area in which the government is pinning all its hopes to salvage its diminishing electoral chances. Albanese, he added, was “centring the defence debate where it should be”, on policy, rather than on “aggressive and braggadocio declarations”. (It’s a shame Sheridan’s message didn’t reach his front-page editors, who ran Morrison’s latest announcement with the bold headline “TROOP SURGE TO TACKLE TWIN THREATS”.) Independent senator and former submariner Rex Patrick accused the PM of living in a “ PR dreamworld”, reeling off a range of Morrison’s recent far-fetched defence comments. Many security leaders would rather they took this opportunity to address the climate shortcomings. It’s the government, however, that is being slammed by defence pundits for its farcical treatment of national security today. And nope, not the gender pay gap or the domestic violence epidemic in honour of International Women’s Day (which is apparently a week, now). And not the ongoing pandemic either.

Sydney-based private contractor Roberts Co has concluded an agreement in principle to buy most of failed developer Probuild's projects in Melbourne, ...

Although small in size, the company captured national attention in Australia by pioneering a five-day working week, giving all project personnel a weekend for the first time in an industry that traditionally works six days a week. The agreement with Deloitte Turnaround & Restructuring, Probuild’s administrator, is subject to the successful completion of due diligence. It now employs around 140 staff, and builds high-density residential as well as commercial and social infrastructure projects in New South Wales.

The size and capability of the Australian Defence Force will be significantly increased by the Morrison Government to keep Australians safe in an ...

The Government remains committed to developing a strong, sustainable and secure Australian defence industry and supports leading edge national innovation. “This growth in workforce and expertise will enable us to deliver our nuclear powered submarines, ships, aircraft and advanced weapons. Our Government has increased investment in defence to more than two per cent of GDP.