Driver charged after car slams into Russian consulate Two police officers have suffered minor injuries after an SUV ploughed through the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney, with the driver due to face court. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
Aussie Cossack's 'attractive' offer to seal prison swap A perennial thorn in the Australian government's side has vowed to make it worth their while if he's sent to Russia in a swap for prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins. AAP · Dec 23, 2024
American Influencer Paid To Spread Russian Disinformation American influencer collaborates with pro-Kremlin propagandist to spread fake election content, highlighting Russia's use of social media influencers for d... Top News · Nov 5, 2024
Bad actors exploit information void in wake of attacks The information vacuum after incidents such as the recent stabbing attack in the UK provides the perfect conditions for those seeking to spread disinformation. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
Aussie foreign agent tied to fake Olympic attack video A video threatening attacks on the Paris Olympics is a Russian fake that has been spread by a registered foreign agent who lives in Sydney, experts say. AAP · Jul 26, 2024
False claims started spreading about the Bondi Junction stabbing attack as soon as it happened Some accounts falsely linked the attack to Islamist terrorism, while others identified the wrong man, with the error repeated by a TV network The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2024
'No' voters rally to voice their referendum opposition People voting against the proposed Indigenous voice are rallying in major cities, arguing the referendum has divided Australia. AAP · Sep 23, 2023
Smorgasbord of conspiracy theories join forces at Sydney’s unofficial no rally – as it happened One Nation, Liberal Democrats and Sky News presenters among speakers at unofficial rally against the Indigenous voice to parliament The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
Coalition frontbencher condemns anti-voice rallies as ‘shameless’ attempt to push ‘extreme causes’ James Paterson warns fellow no voters against attending events promoted by pro-Kremlin activist Simeon Boikov The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023
Ukrainian ambassador calls for Novak Djokovic's father to be banned from Australian Open over Russian flag incident Footage shows Novak Djokovic's father at the Australian Open standing with a group displaying a Russian flag superimposed with Vladimir Putin's face. ABC News · Jan 26, 2023
Serbian, Russian fans head back to AO amid flag controversy The Australian Open is set to welcome crowds of Russian and Serbian supporters when two of the countries' top players take to Centre Court. The New Daily · Jan 26, 2023
Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan appears to be in Melbourne Park video next to Australian Open fans holding banned Russian flag Players at the Australian Open are briefed about the event's flags and symbols policy after Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan appears to be filmed standing with fans who are holding a banned Russian flag. ABC News · Jan 26, 2023
Novak Djokovic’s father seen posing with pro-Putin group at Australian Open Srdjan Djokovic filmed telling pro-Putin supporters ‘long live Russian citizens’; footage follows arrest of pro-Russian fans at Australian Open The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2023
Djokovic’s dad poses with Russian protesters at Aus Open Novak Djokovic's family has become embroiled in an Australian Open protest, after his father apparently posed with pro-Putin demonstrators. The New Daily · Jan 26, 2023
AAP · Dec 13, 2022 'Aussie Cossack' charged with assault Pro-Russia commentator Simeon Boikov will appear in court, charged with assaulting an elderly man at a pro-Ukraine rally in Sydney.
Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022 Pro-Vladimir Putin fanatic pushes supporter of Ukraine down steps during rally Simeon Boikov posts online under the name Aussie Cossack and on Tuesday he posted a video on his YouTube channel at a rally when he shoved an pensioner down steps in Australia
AAP · Dec 13, 2022 'Aussie Cossack' arrested at Ukraine rally Pro-Russia commentator Simeon Boikov has been arrested at a rally in support of Ukraine after a protester was hospitalised with a head injury.
The Canberra Times · Nov 3, 2022 'I can't be reading this': The pro-Russia propaganda being mailed to Canberrans Griffith residents were outraged to receive pro-Kremlin propaganda in their letterboxes.
AAP · Nov 2, 2022 Fine, driving ban for fringe commentator A Russian-Australian fringe commentator has been convicted of several driving offences after he celebrated Gladys Berejiklian's October 2021 resignation.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2022 NSW police investigating complaint of alleged intimidation of MP by anti-vaccine mandate activist Liberal Fiona Martin labelled a ‘coward’ and a ‘rat from a sinking ship’ by self-styled ‘independent journalist’