Women's economic security is undermined by government, says report
A new report has shown women’s economic security is being undermined by government systems.
A pre-Budget report from the Australian Council of Social Services said Australia’s current tax, income support and superannuation systems are entrenching gender inequality.
Zimbabwe considering culling up to 50,000 elephants
Zimbabwe is considering culling half of its elephant population, citing habitat destruction and dangerous human-elephant interactions.
Zimbabwe Hunters and Guides Association Chair Rob Lurie says entire herds must be killed to prevent post-traumatic stress for surviving animals.
Howard Springs considered by Federal Government for quarantine
The Federal Government is considering using the Howard Springs quarantine site for Australians returning from India once the travel ban ends.
The Howard Springs facility, outside of Darwin, has been used to quarantine people returning to the Northern Territory from overseas.
Millions poured into regional dialysis
The Government has announced they will spend 2.7 million dollars on renal dialysis facilities in Queensland's central west following a regional cabinet meeting in Longreach.
The facilities are a part of the 33 dialysis machines promised by the labor government last year.
Over 30,000 people relocated to QLD following pandemic
43,000 Australians moved from cities to rural towns in the last year, with over 30,000 of those moving to Queensland.
Australian Bureau of Statistics spokesperson Andrew Howe said this is the highest net gain for Queensland in 12 years.
Western Australia, South Australia, ACT and Tasmania also saw modest net gains.
Public servants urged not to access citizens' private data
Queensland’s corruption watchdog is urging public servants not to access citizens' private data illegally.
Crime and Corruption Commission chair Alan MacSporran said doing so could have detrimental consequences for victims of crimes, including domestic violence.
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Colombian protests against tax laws leave 19 dead
At least 19 people have died and 87 are missing following widespread and week-long protests in Colombia.
Protests against changes to Colombia’s tax system and President Ivan Duque have allegedly been met with excessive force, with some police officers shooting at demonstrators.
Scottish National Party expected to win Scotland election today
Nicola Sturgeon could be elected as First Minister for another 5 years as Scotland heads to the polls in a Parliamentary election today.
Ms Sturgeon’s pro-independence Scottish National Party is expected to win the majority in the 129-seat parliament.
Federal Court to hear challenge against Australia's ban on outbound travel today
The Federal Government's outbound travel ban will be challenged in federal court by LibertyWorks - a conservative non-profit group.
The group launched legal action against Australia’s travel ban in December last year, arguing it is a breach of fundamental human rights.