Commentary Australian governments have chosen not to properly resource life-saving domestic violence services, says a new petition asking that the next federal budget double funding for victims. The women’s groups demanding this huge funding boost argue women’s lives depend on this protection: “Every day violence services aren’t fully funded is another day women are left…
Spending on Domestic Violence Doing Little to Protect Those Truly in Need
Marijuana Stays on Doping Banned List; Opiate Tramadol Added
GENEVA—Marijuana use will remain banned at sports events after the World Anti-Doping Agency on Friday resisted calls to change its status on the list of prohibited substances. The agency was asked to review the status of THC—the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis—after the case of United States sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, who did not go to the…
Global Diary Giant to Retain Australian Business Amid Fears of Partial Sell-Off
The world’s largest dairy exporter Fonterra has announced it will not sell its Australian business after reporting increased profit and revenue for the past financial year. At an investor briefing on Sept. 22, Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell confirmed the company’s decision to retain full ownership of its Australian assets, saying it was the best path…
Global Dairy Giant to Retain Australian Business Amid Fears of Partial Sell-Off
The world’s largest dairy exporter Fonterra has announced it will not sell its Australian business after reporting increased profit and revenue for the past financial year. At an investor briefing on Sept. 22, Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell confirmed the company’s decision to retain full ownership of its Australian assets, saying it was the best path…
Gunmen Kill 14 Villagers in Northcentral Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria— Gunmen attacked two communities in Nigeria’s north-central region, killing 14 people and injuring many others, authorities said Thursday. The attackers stormed the communities in Logo council area of Benue state Wednesday night, opening “unprovoked” fire on residents, said Paul Hemba, the state’s top security official. Police in Benue confirmed the attack. The assailants…
Arrest After 15-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed Outside UK School
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of the murder of a 15-year-old in Huddersfield, England. The teenager was stabbed outside his school on Wednesday afternoon and was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where he later died, police said. The murder has rocked the west Yorkshire town and the…
Hungary No Longer a ‘Full Democracy?’
Commentary The European Parliament has voted to declare Hungary no longer a true democracy. The resolution, passed on Sept. 15, describes the central European country as a “hybrid regime of electoral autocracy” and that while elections do occur, respect for democratic norms and stands is “absent.” The resolution received 433 votes in favour and 123 votes against declaring…
Cancer, Dementia Deaths Up in Australia Following Pandemic Years
September 23, 2022
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Australia in 2022 has so far seen an increase in deaths from cancer, dementia, and diabetes. The findings from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) come after elective surgeries were suspended during the pandemic years over concerns hospitals could not cope with the volume of extra patients. The ABS found 75,593 deaths occurred since the start…
Biden Administration to Host ‘First Ever’ US-Pacific Island Summit Amid Beijing Influence Push
September 22, 2022
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The Biden administration will push to reverse Beijing’s encroaching influence in the Indo-Pacific region when the “first ever” U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit is held in Washington D.C. on Sept. 28-29. The Summit aims to broaden existing partnerships between the United States and Pacific Island Countries and territories in which under the U.S.’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, a…
‘Quiet Dignity’: Australian Leaders Praise the Queen’s Legacy During Memorial
September 22, 2022
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Australian politicians gathered at Parliament House’s Great Hall to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy during a National Memorial Service in Canberra on Thursday. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, opposition leader Peter Dutton as well as federal MPs, premiers, and other guests attended the service commencing with a minute of silence. Albanese praised the Queen as a…
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