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by Cindy Wockner and Grace Nakamura on May 12, 2026 at 7:08 am

The court in Toowoomba heard Clinton Gordon Sutcliffe was motivated by revenge after discovering his on-again off-again girlfriend had started a relationship with the 22-year-old victim.

by Cointelegraph by Martin Young on May 12, 2026 at 7:06 am

The Ethereum Foundation has finalized a new gas limit floor and improvement proposal for its “Glamsterdam” upgrade, which is likely to go live sometime in the third quarter of 2026.

by Sophie Jaggers on May 12, 2026 at 6:47 am

A former Hobart teacher sued by a former student over allegations of repeated sexual abuse has filed an appeal on the grounds of social media posts made by the judge presiding over his case.

by Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea on May 12, 2026 at 6:45 am

Christopher Delgado, the former Goliath Ventures CEO charged with fraud and money laundering, has publicly apologized to investors of what US prosecutors allege is a Ponzi scheme.

by Jamie McKinnell on May 12, 2026 at 6:38 am

Bradley Fletcher has been found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter for killing his best friend during a backyard sparring session and leaving his body by a footpath.

by Andrea Mayes, Mietta Adams, and Alistair Bates on May 12, 2026 at 6:37 am

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has been ordered to pay $150 million to WA traditional owners after mining their land without permission.

by Claudia Williams on May 12, 2026 at 6:35 am

The board of Sunwater has written to the state government, labelling the rebuild of Paradise Dam "grossly disproportionate" and should be "no further considered".

by Nicole Asher on May 12, 2026 at 6:13 am

A long-awaited response to an inquiry that called for a gambling advertising ban has been tabled on budget day, prompting accusations the government is trying to bury the document.

by Nicole Asher on May 12, 2026 at 6:02 am

In a political push to get ahead of criticism it has broken election promises, Labor is making a case for how wealth is taxed in Australia by promising the budget will open the housing market to younger buyers.

by Matt Brann on May 12, 2026 at 6:02 am

Owned by the Holmes à Court family, Heytesbury runs 165,000 head of cattle in northern Australia and has just struck a deal with Vroon to buy its ships.

by Emma Wynne and Kate Leaver on May 12, 2026 at 5:59 am

The former Murdoch University student's video highlights the difficulty wheelchair users have navigating the campus since stair lifts were removed in 2023.

by Phoebe Pin on May 12, 2026 at 5:41 am

About 80 per cent of Jewish women in Australia have experienced antisemitism personally or against an immediate family member in the past two years, the royal commission has heard.

on May 12, 2026 at 5:24 am

Wildlife carers are concerned possums and birds will become casualties as trees are felled for the government's $45 million North Adelaide golf course redevelopment.

by Jano Gibson on May 12, 2026 at 5:02 am

The Spirit of Tasmania ferry replacement program has cost $717 million more than was forecast in the original business case, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.

by Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte on May 12, 2026 at 4:53 am

Tom Lee doubles down on the crypto spring, points to the Ether price rising in correlation with software stocks as further evidence.

by Cointelegraph by Martin Young on May 12, 2026 at 4:53 am

Google’s Threat Intelligence Group says it has “high confidence” a threat actor used an AI model to help discover and weaponize a vulnerability in a popular system admin tool.

by Zaarkacha Marlan on May 12, 2026 at 4:45 am

The 17-year-old appeared in the ACT Children's Court today charged with one count of planning or preparing for a terrorist act and one count of transmitting violent extremist material.

by Alex Brewster on May 12, 2026 at 4:41 am

It comes after more than a week of scrutiny on ministerial lovers Tim Mander and Amanda Camm.

by Kenji Sato on May 12, 2026 at 4:39 am

Brisbane City Council announces it will not go ahead with plans to regulate landlords' use of short-stay apps such as Airbnb and Stayz.

by Monty Jacka on May 12, 2026 at 4:36 am

The company at the centre of a cyber attack involving online learning platform Canvas, which is used right across Australia,  says it has reached an "agreement" with the hackers responsible.

by Chloe Chomicki on May 12, 2026 at 4:23 am

The Supreme Court of Queensland hears Cullen, a former infantry soldier, was sourcing ounces of cocaine and selling it to fellow soldiers while in the Australian Army.

by sundance on May 12, 2026 at 4:20 am

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in The post May 12th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 478 appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by sundance on May 12, 2026 at 4:15 am

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. The post Tuesday May 12th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by sundance on May 12, 2026 at 4:10 am

Appearing on MSNBC to talk to Lawfare ally Nicole Wallace, wife of New York Times narrative engineer Michael Schmidt – the guy who received leaks from FBI Director James Comey via Daniel Richman, former CIA Director John Brennan notes there are “legions” of operatives still embedded within the DOJ, FBI and CIA who are working The post Former CIA Director John Brennan Says There are Still “Legions” of His Allies, Deep State Operatives, at DOJ, FBI and CIA appeared first on The Last Refuge.

on May 12, 2026 at 4:01 am

The St Aloysius College student remains in a serious condition in hospital after the incident yesterday afternoon.

by Josephine Lim on May 12, 2026 at 3:59 am

A multiple sclerosis patient says he waited three hours for an access cab, only to be told in the middle of the night one would not be available, forcing him to spend the night at an Adelaide emergency room.

by Adam Shirley on May 12, 2026 at 3:53 am

The acting chancellor of the Australian National University confirms four more members of the university council have resigned, following last week's exit of former chancellor Julie Bishop.

on May 12, 2026 at 3:31 am

UK cabinet will meet today, local time, amid growing calls for Keir Starmer to set out an exit plan.

by Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea on May 12, 2026 at 3:30 am

MARA Holdings says Bitcoin mining remains the company’s “operational foundation” while it moves to expand into AI.

by Amelia Costigan on May 12, 2026 at 3:28 am

Indian communities across New Zealand say they are feeling "hounded" after a surge in racist incidents.

by Greg Jennett on May 12, 2026 at 3:01 am

The new Press Gallery exhibition takes visitors inside the original working spaces at Old Parliament House where reporters worked between 1927 and 1988.

by Chris De Silva on May 12, 2026 at 3:00 am

Carlton CEO Graham Wright says the club will embark on a thorough process to determine the successor to Michael Voss.

by Shannon Corvo on May 12, 2026 at 2:58 am

New offences and stronger punishments for the use of so-called kill cars and the recruitment of children by organised criminals have been introduced in the Parliament of NSW.

by Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman on May 12, 2026 at 2:42 am

Bitcoin’s funding rate turned positive as the cryptocurrency held the $80,000 level. Will an uptick in spot ETF inflows trigger a rally to $85,000?

by sundance on May 12, 2026 at 2:24 am

The U.S. Dept of Justice has indicted a mayor in California for being an agent of China. Eileen Wang (58) was the Mayor of Arcadia; she has admitted guilt.  She is a Democrat. Dept of Justice PRESS RELEASE – LOS ANGELES – The mayor of Arcadia has been charged in federal court with acting as an illegal The post Democrat Mayor of Arcadia, California Indicted for Being Agent of China appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by sundance on May 11, 2026 at 11:36 pm

Oh boy, she’s at it again. 🙂  According to a report within the New York Post, Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is now investigating 120 foreign biolabs that are funded by the U.S. government – potentially involved in ‘gain of function’ or weaponized virus research.  More than 40 of the labs are identified operating The post DNI Tulsi Gabbard Investigating 120 Foreign Biolabs Funding by U.S. Government – More than 40 are Located in Ukraine appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on May 11, 2026 at 10:25 pm

Circle shares surged as analysts pointed to expanding stablecoin use cases and forecast significant upside as USDC adoption continues to gain traction.

by sundance on May 11, 2026 at 10:21 pm

In a remarkable display of hubris, following a growing list of 70+ MP’s saying he should step down following the massive losses in the recent election, U.K Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will not resign from his position and will block any entry to the country for political opposition. You might remember in 2024 The post British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Refuses to Resign and Blocks Visa Entry for any Political Opposition appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on May 11, 2026 at 10:20 pm

After months of delays, the Senate Banking Committee has set a Thursday markup for the CLARITY Act, but it would still need some Democrats’ support to pass on the Senate floor.

by Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly on May 11, 2026 at 9:47 pm

Solana ETFs recorded their strongest weekly inflow since February as SOL futures open interest climbed nearly 30%. Is SOL bracing for a rally to $120?

by Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay on May 11, 2026 at 8:12 pm

Bitcoin looks set for another blockbuster week, but potential resistance at $84,000 could complicate the rally. Will altcoin consolidation continue?

by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on May 11, 2026 at 8:12 pm

Financing from Neuberger Berman will increase Ripple Prime’s capacity to offer margin lending and other brokerage services to institutional clients trading across crypto and traditional markets.

by Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on May 11, 2026 at 7:46 pm

The payments company acquired Dawn Labs for an undisclosed amount, immediately announcing the creation of an AI tool that would provide “custom strategies” for trading on prediction markets.

by sundance on May 11, 2026 at 7:33 pm

This video presentation is very well worth reviewing. Thankfully the British-centric perspective is dropped and Promethean Action PAC focus more on the overall ‘globalist’ political machine driven in North America by Obama’s leftist political operation, the Center for American Progress (CAP). Kokinda stays away from the ‘intelligence‘ aspect of the background (which is good – The post Susan Kokinda Outlines Background of Anti-Trump Global Progress Action Summit Held in Canada appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by Sundance on May 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Bumped and Updated as THE FULL the transcript is now available.  Segment #4 of the Transcript is exceptionally interesting! Reports are beginning to surface about Russian President Vladimir Putin saying the end to the special military operation in Ukraine is close.  I am embedding the full press conference video below as only part of his The post UPDATE: During “Victory Day” Presser, Russian Federation President Putin Outlines Warning Call with President Trump to Exit Kiev appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by sundance on May 11, 2026 at 6:16 pm

During a White House maternity event today focused on childbirth, fertility, population growth and policy support for families, mothers and children, President Trump took questions from the assembled press pool in the oval office.  The question session begins at 34:04 of the video below, prompted: . Posted in Big Government, Iran, media bias, President Trump, The post President Trump Takes Media Questions During White House Maternity Event – Video appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by sundance on May 11, 2026 at 5:56 pm

The White House has identified a treatment course for those suffering from acute cases of TDS. In many cases the issue can be treated by moderate changes in behavior or lifestyle: {SOURCE} For more severe or intense cases of TDS, like the Carlson strain, the prescription below is also an option. Posted in Big Stupid The post White House Identifies Treatment Course for TDS Sufferers appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale on May 11, 2026 at 5:35 pm

Bitcoin’s MVRV suggests a shift to bullish momentum as BTC's market structure strengthens, which may be an early sign of a new bull market.

by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on May 11, 2026 at 5:26 pm

Sharplink will contribute $100 million in staked Ether to a Galaxy-managed fund as institutions seek to earn yield from crypto holdings without selling ETH.

by Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on May 11, 2026 at 3:30 pm

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