US tells Iran to ‘look in the mirror’ after Ahvaz attacks
The US Ambassador to the UN has urged Iran to “look in the mirror’ for the causes of an attack on a military parade which killed 25 people on Saturday.
Four gunmen opened fire at Revolutionary Guard troops in the south-western city of Ahvaz on Saturday, killing 25 people including soldiers and civilians watching a commemorative parade. One of the victims was a four-year-old girl.
Speaking on Sunday, before leaving for the UN in New York, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vowed that Iran would "not let this crime stand".
Maldives election: Ibrahim Mohamed Solih claims victory
The Maldives have elected a new President amongst election concerns.
Media authorities say Ibrahim Mohamed Solih holds an unbeatable lead over President Abdulla Yameen. The European Union and US have voiced concerns about the election, with both threatening to impose targeted sanctions if the democratic situation did not improve.
Mr Solih said his win was "a moment of happiness, a moment of hope", and urged a peaceful transition of power for the Indian Ocean archipelago.
Allysha Joy: Arcadie Raw
- Around the world, festivals, radio stations and promoters have been asking themselves: what is the next big thing that’s going to come out of Melbourne, the city that’s given us such internationally bankable acts as Harvey Sutherland, Courtney Barnett, and Hiatus Kaiyote?
Cash Savage & The Last Drinks: Good Citizens
- The last time I checked in with Cash Savage & The Last Drinks they were thundering their way through stanzas of gothed-up country-blues like it was nobody’s business. That was back in 2016 on their fiery third full-length, One Of Us. 2018 gifts us the facetiously-titled Good Citizens, LP number four. There’s plenty that’s stormy about both records, but in surprisingly different ways.
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Net deployed from International Space Station to catch spacecraft jun
Scientists on the International Space Station have tossed a net out into space to catch junk from spacecrafts orbiting Earth.
Texas-based company NanoRacks, who developed the space net, published a video on Twitter of the net being deployed catching debris in orbit.
The 5-metre microsatellite deployer travelled around six metres before wrapping around it’s target, and will eventually fall out of orbit and burn up.
Drought conditions in Indonesia worsen
Drought conditions in Australia have spread to Indonesia, with hot and dry air circulating northwards and impacting 5 million Indonesians who are experiencing an extended dry season.
With no rain for 4 months, 4,000 villages are suffering a water shortage, and rice growers are feeling the impact in particular as crop growing stifles.
One farmer says he has harvested only 5 sacks of rice, compared to 5 tonnes last year.
Locals are lining up to receive Government supplied water, and are anxious for the wet season in October and November.
$444 million grant for Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Appearing before a senate enquiry this morning, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has defended the $444 million grant to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation when he was Environment Minister.
Labor Senator Kristina Keneally says if they’re elected to Government, they will take the money back and spend it through the public sector agencies that are tasked and resourced to look after the reef.
Health experts call for Refugees to be moved off Nauru
Health experts are now calling for refugees, mainly women and children, to be moved off of Nauru immediately.
President of the Australian Medical Association Tony Bartone says increasing health risks to refugees physical and mental wellbeing will only end in tragedy if measures are not taken.
The call to the government comes amidst continuing concern and agitation across the AMA membership and the medical profession due to ongoing cases of health concerns.
Dairy farmers criticise Coles for drought levy on milk
Farmers have criticised Coles implementation of the drought levy on milk, calling for a boycott of the supermarket.
The levy will only apply to 3 litre cartons, which the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation says will push customers to avoid the drought levy by purchasing the discounted 2 litre milk option.
The organisation is pushing for the levy to be applied to all milks of all sizes.