MEXICO CITY—Newly formed Hurricane Beatriz swept along Mexico’s southwestern Pacific coast late Friday, threatening heavy rain for several southern states. The storm was centered about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south-southeast of Manzanillo and had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kmh), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Beatriz was moving northwest at 12 mph…
Changes Kicking in for New Financial Year in Australia
Households are facing a surge of up to 25 percent in their power bills, as the new financial year brings a raft of new changes. The Australian Energy Regulator will increase the cost of electricity between 20 and 25 percent, heaping more pressure on people managing soaring cost of living pressures, including persistent inflation and…
Historic South Australia University Merger Decision Looms
A decision on the proposed merger between the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia (SA) is set to be revealed after months of talks. Both institutions have been considering a feasibility plan and their respective governing councils met this week to come to a final decision. That’s now expected to be revealed…
NDIS Architect Says Scheme Not Working as Intended
One of the key designers of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) concedes the program is not working as intended. Bruce Bonyhady, who is helping lead a review into the scheme, said after 10 years of operation multiple challenges still needed to be addressed. “It’s inevitable when you introduce a scheme of this magnitude, which…
Aussie Farmers Fear Visa Changes Will Shrink Harvest Workforce
Farmers warn backpacker visa changes could push up food prices as the struggle for workers continues. A range of changes come into effect for Australian visa programs from July 1, including a 25 percent increase in visa charges for working holiday makers. The National Farmers Federation said the changes will make Australia up to five…
South Korea Alerts Citizens Ahead of Beijing’s New Anti-Espionage Law
June 30, 2023
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Tensions are mounting as South Korea braces for the enactment of the new “Anti-Espionage Law” that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is poised to implement on July 1. In response to the perceived threat, South Korea has taken preventative measures, including widespread governmental alerts and media advisories, even going as far as advising against non-essential…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Barred from Running for Office for 8 Years
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s political career faced a major setback on Friday as Brazil’s federal electoral court (TSE) barred him from public office until 2030 over his challenge to last year’s election results. In a ruling Friday, the 68-year old conservative firebrand was convicted by the court for abuse of power and misuse of…
Specialist School Among 60 Facing ‘Unfair’ Tax in Australian State
One of the Victorian private schools facing a new $322 million (US$214 million) state tax caters to children with language and learning difficulties. Andale School in Kew has been named on a list of 60 independent and religious schools in the state to be stripped of their longstanding payroll tax exemption from July 2024. Education Minister Natalie…
National Citizen’s Inquiry Report to Soon Be Released
More than a month after the end of the National Citizen’s Inquiry (NCI), which examined the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the lead legal counsel says a report on the findings will soon be released and the group is considering other ways to continue spreading the word. “The intention really was just to hold…
CRA Fired Employees for Sharing Private Taxpayer Info in Unauthorized Facebook Chat: Federal Records
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed that it fired some employees for previously sharing private taxpayer information in an unauthorized Facebook Messenger group chat, according to recently released federal records. The CRA said in an Inquiry of Ministry tabled in the Commons on June 9 that an undisclosed number of employees were “disciplined up…
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