Category: Australia

Australia Reports Surprise Drop in Unemployment Rate in May

The Australian economy has been surprised by a slight drop in the unemployment rate in May, which defies market expectations and is anticipated to have implications on the central bank’s July interest rate decision. According to the latest labour force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the jobless rate dipped by 0.1 percent…


Researchers Identify the 5 Most Common ‘Words’ Newborn Babies Make

Almost all newborn babies across the world speak the same language because of natural vocal reflexes during the first three months, according to a parenting expert who has broken down five universal sounds representing the most common needs of babies. By understanding the subtle “pre-cry” sounds, caregivers can prevent the ensuing wailing siren from following,…


Researchers Identify the 5 Most Common ‘Words’ Newborn Babies Say

Almost all newborn babies across the world speak the same language because of natural vocal reflexes during the first three months, according to a parenting expert who has broken down five universal sounds representing the most common needs of babies. By understanding the subtle “pre-cry” sounds, caregivers can prevent the ensuing wailing siren from following,…


Australia Cancels Russian Embassy’s Lease Near Parliament House

The Australian government is introducing legislation to terminate a new diplomatic lease for the Russian embassy near Parliament House in Canberra on national security grounds. Announcing the decision at a press conference in Canberra on June 15, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government had received “very clear” security advice about the risks posed by…


Over 40 Australian Government Agencies Feared to Be Victims of Russian Cyber Attack

At least 40 Australian government agencies that hold sensitive information are feared to have become victims of the Russian cybercriminal group AlphV. Departments such as Home Affairs, the Australian Taxation Office, Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), the Defence Department, and the Australian Federal Police have been impacted by the database hacking of HWL…


Minister Accuses Opponents of The Voice of ‘Trump Politics’

Australia’s Indigenous Minister Linda Burney has accused campaigners against changing the country’s Constitution of engaging in “Trump politics” and distributing misinformation. Burney directed the withering comments against “No” campaigners who oppose the Indigenous Voice to Parliament proposal. The proposal will change the preamble of the Australian Constitution to include recognition of Indigenous people and will…


‘Trump Politics’: Minister Pans Opponents of The Voice

Australia’s Indigenous Minister Linda Burney has accused campaigners against changing the country’s Constitution of engaging in “Trump politics” and distributing misinformation. Burney directed the withering comments against “No” campaigners who oppose the Indigenous Voice to Parliament proposal. The proposal will change the preamble of the Australian Constitution to include recognition of Indigenous people and will…


Indigenous Victorians in Custody Enrolled to Vote in First Nations Treaty Negotiations

Indigenous prisoners in the state of Victoria have enrolled to vote for the body that will negotiate treaties between the Victorian state government and First Nations groups. This comes almost a year after Victoria became the foremost Australian jurisdiction to strike a deal with the First Nations Assembly that will provide a framework for First…


Public Service Union Says Recruitment of Government Staff Should be Re-Nationalised

The Commonwealth Public Service Union (CPSU) says the federal government should reinstate the Commonwealth Employment Services (CES) and put an end to the outsourcing of employment to recruitment agencies. The CES existed prior to 1998, when the Coalition government, under Prime Minister John Howard, privatised the bureau to a large number of community-based providers to “ensure good…


Overfishing Takes Big Bite out of Reef Sharks Globally

The world’s reef shark population has plummeted with the five dominant species in far more trouble than previously thought. Australian researchers have led a landmark study that points to overfishing and poor regulation as the culprits. Australia seems to be doing relatively well at managing its reef sharks, in contrast to the broad trend with…