The new corruption watchdog appears to have its work cut out for it after it received a massive upsurge of complaints. Officially opening on July 1, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been tasked with stopping corrupt conduct involving Commonwealth officials, ministers, parliamentarians, and their staff. In a media statement on July 5, the Commission said…
Hundreds of Complaints Submitted to New Federal Corruption Body Days After Its Opening
More Interest-free Loans to Support Vulnerable Australian Motorists Buy Vehicles
The Australian government has extended support for a trial program helping low-income families obtain vehicles following a surge in demand. According to the Department of Social Services, the No Interest Loans Scheme for Vehicles program delivered by charity Good Shepherd Australia will receive $500,000 (US$334,000) in extra federal funding to support vulnerable families until June…
Mental Health Reform Flagged After Boy Stabbed 76 Times
The death of a five-year-old boy stabbed 76 times by his father has prompted recommendations for heightened availability of mental health services within the community. The child, known for legal reasons as JY, was stabbed by his father and died at Westmead Children’s Hospital on the morning of June 8, 2018. An autopsy found stab wounds…
Hong Kong Will Pursue Pro-Democracy Activists For Life
July 4, 2023
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The Beijing-run Hong Kong (HK) Chief Executive John Lee has said that the eight pro-democracy activists who are currently being pursued by the Hong Kong police for allegedly breaking the island state’s National Security Law should be aware they will be pursued for life. Mr. Lee, who made the remarks on July 4, expressed he…
Hong Kong Authorities Vow to Pursue Pro-Democracy Activists ‘For Life’
July 4, 2023
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The Beijing-backed Hong Kong (HK) Chief Executive John Lee has said that the eight pro-democracy activists who are currently being pursued by the Hong Kong police for allegedly breaking the island state’s National Security Law should be aware they will be pursued for life. Mr. Lee, who made the remarks on July 4, expressed he…
Magistrate Blasts Accused Taser Cop Not Fronting Court
A magistrate has berated prosecutors for allowing the police officer accused of tasering a 95-year-old grandmother not to appear in person before court. Senior Constable Kristian White first appeared before Cooma Court Local Court via video link on July 5 over the tasering of great-grandmother Clare Nowland, who later died from injuries sustained in the…
19-Year-Old Alberta Bull Rider Thrown During First Nations Rodeo, Dies From Injuries
A 19-year-old Alberta bull rider competing in the Stoney Nakoda Rodeo was wounded during the event and died from his injuries. Seth Saulteaux was an up-and-coming cowboy on the Indigenous rodeo circuit, taking part in a four-day rodeo qualifier for the U.S.-based Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR). The young bull rider, who also competed in…
Coyote Killed in Area of Winnipeg Attacks
A coyote has been killed in a northern area of Winnipeg where two children were attacked in separate incidents last month. On July 4, Manitoba Natural Resources announced “one adult coyote has been located and humanely euthanized as part of efforts by the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service to respond to recent coyote attacks on children…
Number of CRA Employees Fraudulently Claiming CERB Not Disclosed by Commissioner Testimony
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Commissioner Bob Hamilton may have been less than forthcoming in testimony regarding the number of employees at the tax agency who were involved in fraudulent claims for COVID benefits. Although Hamilton previously told a Commons committee that there were “not very many” employees involved in the fraud, CRA spokesperson Sylvie Branch confirmed on…
College Nursing Program Head Calls for Greater Awareness About Forced Organ Harvesting in China
The head of the nursing program in a B.C. college is calling for greater awareness about the issue of state-backed forced organ harvesting in China, saying that it is a “moral obligation” to do so. Tony Chacon, head of the Nephrology Nursing Specialty Program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), said he became aware…
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