The federal government has approved further coal mining projects after hottest winter on record

Australian government approves more coal mining after hottest winter on record

The federal government has approved further coal mining despite recent severe impacts of global warming.  Source: TripodStories-AB, Wikimedia Commons This winter in Australia was the warmest on record, with global warming being a contributing factor to above-average maximum temperatures across the country. This winter was 1.53 degrees Celsius higher than the long-term average, making it…

Ruby Franke, who ran the family YouTube channel 8 Passengers, has been arrested on aggravated child abuse charges.

YouTuber Ruby Franke arrested for child abuse

YouTuber Ruby Franke has been arrested on aggravated child abuse charges. Image credit: 8 Passengers via Facebook Ruby Franke, who ran the family YouTube channel 8 Passengers, has been arrested on aggravated child abuse charges. Washington County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were arrested in Springville, Utah on Wednesday…

Victorian police officers have allegedly falsely identified as non-binary to claim an additional clothing allowance.

Police officers accused of falsely registering as non-binary

Victorian police officers have allegedly falsely identified as non-binary to claim an additional clothing allowance. Image credit: Julian Meehan via Flickr Victorian Police are investigating allegations that their own police officers have falsely identified as non-binary to claim an additional clothing allowance. Several officers from the Frankston police station in south Melbourne have been interviewed…