A business found guilty of selling thousands of pieces of fake, Indonesian-made "Aboriginal" art

A business found guilty of selling thousands of pieces of fake, Indonesian-made "Aboriginal" art has been slapped with a $2.3 million fine by the Federal Court.

Birubi Art Pty Ltd, which is now in liquidation, was founded by Ben Wooster. Mr Wooster is also one of the co-founders of WAM Clothing company, which reacently issued 'cease and desist' to Aboriginal clothing companies demanding they stop using the Aboriginal flag on their merchandise.

New cauliflower coffee has been launched in Melbourne.

New cauliflower coffee has been launched at a Melbourne horticultural conference. 

One cup of cauliflower latte, containing 7 grams of cauliflower powder, is the equivalent of a daily serve of vegetables.

Fresh Select CEO and farmer Mr Said the horticultural industry has a huge opportunity to sell powdered vegetables into a range of drink and food products to improve people's diets while reducing food waste on farms.

an American Immigration lawyer, has received backlash as video of her defending the Trump administrations

 

Sarah Fabian, an American Immigration lawyer, has received backlash as video of her defending the Trump administrations about the lack of soap, toothbrushes and beds for detained migrants.

 

Mrs Fabian appeared before the United State Court of Appeals in San Francisco about how the American government is legally obligated to treat migrants children who are in custody.

 

Germany comes up with a new non addictive tobacco

A new non-addictive tobacco created by German scientists could help eliminate smoking, according to NewScientist Daily.

A gene-edited tobacco plant has been created with the lowest ever nicotine level, taking the current 16 milligrams of nicotine in a gram of dry tobacco and reducing it to just 0.04 milligrams. 

The researchers have said that low-nicotine cigarettes are just as dangerous to health as regular cigarettes due to other substances they contain but cutting out the nicotine could prevent people becoming addicted and help them give up smoking.

 

World war 2 bomb explodes without warning in Limburg

A second world war bomb exploded without warning in a field in Limburg, Germany, during the early hours of 23 June.

Nearby residents heard the explosion and discovered the crater it left behind, measuring 10 metres wide and 4 metres deep. 

Bomb disposal experts think it was created by a 250-kilogram bomb that, 75 years ago, was faulty or failed to explode on the soft soil and has only now just exploded triggered by a decaying detonator.

 

 

New appeal for Israle Falou amasses 2.1 million dollars

A new appeal, from the Australian Christian lobby to pay for former Australian Rugby league player Israle Folau legal costs has amassed 2.1 million dollars; which is more money than original Go-Fund me page that was set up. 

On the first day of the page being set up, The Australian Christian lobby received  $1000 per minute in donations. 

Falou on Instagram thanked his supporters and told critics; to those who have criticised me, I bear no ill will against you. You have every right to express your beliefs. 

 

Papua New Guinea will provide a limited extension to the 423 million dollar contract for refugee services on manus island

Papua New Guinea will provide a limited extension to the 423 million dollar contract for refugee services on manus island to the Australian government.

Both governments said  they would review current contract arrangements to ensure they were fit for purpose. 

A statement from the PNG government explained, To allow the Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority time to undertake its open and transparent procurement processes and to ensure services are maintained.

Appeal against 36 storey replacement for Suncorp Plaza

An appeal against the planned 36-storey replacement for Suncorp Plaza in Brisbane’s CBD had the design altered to improve views of the Uniting Church on Albert Street.

The Uniting Church launched the appeal after Brisbane City Council approved the demolition of Suncorp Plaza and the construction of a new glass-plated tower on the site, between Albert and Turbot streets.

Negotiations between Turbit Nominees and the church continued through the court process until the design of the tower was adjusted to not overshadow the church.

Review: The Crossing at HOTA

Kayah and Gavin Webber, what a pair. And where do I start on a team such as these two? Two artists, a young man with Down Syndrome (Kayah) and choreographer (Webber) discover the meaning of identity and belonging through a physical theatre performance with abstract elements. Presented by The Farm at the Gold Coast Home of the Arts The Crossing runs from June 22nd-23rd and is well worth a watch.