A worker was killed in a chemical explosion in Derrimut, Melbourne. Image credit: Nachoman-au, Wikimedia Commons A man was killed and others injured in a chemical explosion at a factory in western Melbourne on Thursday morning. Emergency services were called to attend a chemical plant on Swann Drive in Derrimut. At least 30 people were…
Utah has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming that the app harms children’s health with addictive design features and algorithms. Image: cottonbro studios, via Pexels Utah has filed a lawsuit against popular video-sharing app TikTok, claiming that the app harms children’s health with intentionally addictive design features and algorithms. It is the third US state…
The act of secretly removing a condom during sex, known as “stealthing”, will be legally considered rape and criminalised under new QLD laws. Image: cottonbro studio via Pexels The act of removing a condom during sex without consent, colloquially known as “stealthing”, will be legally considered rape and punishable by a maximum penalty of life…
An unprecedented attack on Israeli civilians by the Hamas military group has provoked violent retaliation from the Israeli military. Image: Humberto Patrick, via Wikimedia Commons An unprecedented attack on Israeli civilians by the Hamas military group has provoked violent retaliation from the Israeli military. On Saturday, hundreds of Hamas militants stormed the heavily guarded Israel–Gaza…
NSW will implement a mobile phone ban across high schools this term. Source: Rawpixel NSW public high schools are joining primary schools in a mobile phone ban during school hours this term. Education Minister Prue Car said a state-wide ban would help take some pressure off teachers and help young people focus in class and…
Qantas baggage handlers have been charged with smuggling 100 kilograms of cocaine. Source: ANU Two Qantas baggage handlers in Sydney Airport have been charged with cocaine smuggling on Saturday. Darren Bragg and Michael McPherson, along with three other men, were arrested for their part in the alleged importation of around 100 kilograms of cocaine, which…
The Pacific Explorer cruise ship answered a distress call and was able to rescue the stranded young rower. Source: Bernard Spragg, Wikimedia Commons Brisbane rower Tom Robinson was rescued by a cruise ship when his handmade rowboat capsized in the Pacific Ocean, leaving him clinging naked to the boat. Robinson, 24, was on his way…
“Can’t even afford the groceries they’re selling” – Coles and Woolworths workers go on a national strike for higher wages and better working conditions. Source: Green Left on Facebook. Coles and Woolworths workers have made history this weekend after teaming up and going on a national strike for better wages and working conditions. The workers,…
Stevie Nicks has collaborated with Mattel to release “Stevie Barbie”. Image credit: Ralph Arvesen, Flickr Singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks, best known as a member of Fleetwood Mac, has been honoured with her own Barbie Doll. Nicks unveiled the doll during her performance in Madison Square Garden on 1 October. “I have something very exciting to share…
The British Government has proposed a smoking ban for the next generation. Image credit: Wirestock, Freepik The British Government has proposed banning the sale of cigarettes to the next generation, so they grow up “smoke free”. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told the annual Conservative Party Conference that he wanted to “stop teenagers taking…