European politicians call for end to Egyptian death penalty
The European Parliament has criticised Egypt’s use of the death penalty, calling for all planned executions to be suspended pending review of the policy.
Calls for cyber-bullying law reform
A Senate inquiry into the suitability of existing cyber-bullying offenses across state government laws will have a hearing in Canberra on Friday.
Julie Bishop makes a stand for Australian filmmaker
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has initiated formal diplomatic talks with Cambodia on behalf of the Australian filmmaker, James Ricketson, detained since last June.
QLD Tourism industry stunted by climate change
The Climate Council is warning Queensland that climate change will soon affect the state’s multi-billion dollar industry.
Queensland health looking for diphtheria links
Queensland Health authorities are looking to track down individuals who may have possibly come into contact with a man who died of diphtheria.
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Death toll rises in East Ghouta as bombing continues
The death toll is continuing to rise in the Syrian region of East Ghouta, as bombing reaches its fourth day.
Theresa May confirms no second Brexit vote
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has confirmed that there will be no second Brexit vote, despite further push.
CSIRO scientists now able to estimate shark population
Due to recent discoveries in genetics, scientists are now able to estimate the Great White Shark population without having to catch or sight the animals.
Hospital fight begins over Government’s funding offer
Premiers from Queensland, Victoria and South Australia are beginning to express their concerns over the federal government’s latest funding offer, with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calling an extra $30 billion ‘generous’.