Britain Accused Of Funding Human Rights Abuse
Human Rights group ‘Reprieve’ have accused the British Government of funding human rights abuse in Bahrain.
Child Marriages In Indonesia
Indonesian President Joko Widodo is urged by civilians to quickly put child marriages to an end after experts state the issue has reached “emergency point”.
Climate Change: “Current And Existential National Security Risk” To Australia
A Senate inquiry states to parliament climate change is a “current and existential national security risk” to Australia.
Victorian Government Pushing For Safe Zones Around Abortion Clinics
The Victorian government has made a push to the high court for safer access zones around abortion clinics.
Queensland’s Unemployment Is The Worst In Australia
Alongside Western Australia, Queensland’s unemployment rates are the lowest nationally.
Comm Games Athletes May Be Processed For Asylum
Australian immigration authorities appear to be processing bids for asylum by overseas athletes and sports officials after the Commonwealth Games.
9am Zedlines
Your 9am Zedlines with Ted and Boddhi
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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts
Around 4am, Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted, a plume of ash reaching 9,100 metres and then raining down a nearby town.
Colorado Votes To Ban Assault Rifles
The city council of Boulder, Colorado has voted to ban semi-automatic rifles following several recent mass shootings across America.
Australia faces abandonment in Netflix revolution
Screen industry professionals are warning Australia that streaming service giants like Netflix could leave the country behind, if the government doesn’t provide enough incentives for onshore filming and production.