PM's Push for Child Protection on Social Media
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is bringing a plan for global action to the G20 summit with a focus on protecting children on social media apps.
Reform of Abortion Laws in Northern Territory
Northern Territory government will today introduce legislation to parliament to make it easier for women to access later-term abortions.
The proposed amendments will allow women to access a pregnancy termination between 14-24 weeks, with the support of one doctor.
Sudan's Military Coup
Sudan’s highest ranking military leader has defended the military’s takeover of power amidst an ongoing coup, as a means of preventing a civil war.
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has condemned the actions of cabinet leaders for joining demonstrations against a potential military seizure of power, and says Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has been detained for his own safety.
Cedarsmoke: Into The WIld World
<p><span><span>- <strong>Jon Cloumassis</strong> and Co. are finally saying goodbye to youth and braving the great big adventure that is adulthood on Cedarsmoke’s debut full-length<em>.</em> Or at least they’re drawing some kind of arbitrary divider through their mid-to-late 20s, which, from <strong>Hendrix</strong> to <strong>Cobain</strong> is traditionally a dangerous time for rockers.
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Intensified push to get far North Queenslanders vaccinated
There has been an intensified push to get far North Queenslanders vaccinated ahead of the border's reopening.
A pop-up clinic in Cairns Central opened on Saturday in a bid to ensure QLD hits the 80 per cent target in December. 478 doses were administered.
Premier Annastacia Pałaszczuk refuses to reveal whether Queensland will mandate Covid jab for teachers.
Premier Annastacia Pałaszczuk is refusing to say if Queensland will mandate the Covid jab for teachers.
Crown Resorts Melbourne retains casino license despite “disgraceful misconduct”
Crown Resorts Melbourne will retain its casino license despite findings it had engaged in “disgraceful misconduct”.
The royal commission found Crown Melbourne “unsuitable” to hold a casino licence after findings of “illegal, dishonest, unethical and exploitative” conduct.
Regional New South Wales locals present mixed emotions ahead of reopening
Regional New South Wales locals express mixed emotions ahead of reopening to tourists.
One local, Clark Webb from Coffs Creek on the NSW north coast says he has lost essentially 100 percent of trade for his stand up paddle board business.
Despite the loss in revenue, Mr Webb says he remains “apprehensive and nervous” about reopening.
Democrats press for a lift of the embassy ban on discussing gay marriage
Democrats are pressing Biden admin to lift the embassy ban on discussing gay marriage.
Over 60 house Democrats are calling on secretary of State, Anthony Blinken to lift the state department’s ban on US diplomats lobbying for gay marriage in an official capacity.