Statues of Captain Cook and Queen Victoria in Melbourne have been defaced with a message — “The colony will fall”. Image sources: Bidgee, via Wikimedia Commons; Cookaa, via Wikimedia Commons. A memorial to Captain Cook in Saint Kilda has been toppled this morning in an apparent act of protest. The bronze statue located in Catani…
A confrontation between police and activists blocking the Israel-owned shipping company ZIM at Port Melbourne led to 10 arrests this Tuesday. Image: Matt Hrkac, via Flickr A confrontation between police and activists blocking the Israel-owned shipping company ZIM at Port Melbourne led to 10 arrests this Tuesday. Protestors gathered around Webb Dock Victoria International Terminal…
Australia has used new international powers for the first time to impose sanctions on a Russian citizen for his alleged role in the 2022 Medibank cyberattack. Image: Ellie Burgin, via Pexels Australia has used new international powers for the first time to impose sanctions on a Russian citizen for his alleged role in the 2022…
The UK Health Security Agency has declared that urgent action must be taken to slow the sharp rise in measles outbreaks in recent months. Image: via Pexels The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has declared that urgent action must be taken to slow the rise in measles outbreaks, with the West Midlands region seeing their…
More than 10,000 New Zealand Māori gathered on the North Island to discuss legislation which plans to “redefine” the Treaty of Waitangi. Image: Māori protest at Waitangi, 2006. Photo by Charlie Brewer, via Wikimedia Commons. Thousands of New Zealand Māori gathered on the North Island town of Ngāruawāhia to attend a rare nationwide Hui (meeting)…
The baby red panda was born at the end of last year. Image credit: Altina Wildlife Park, Facebook Altina Wildlife Park has announced the birth of a baby red panda, adding another endangered animal to their list of successful breeding programs. Nine-year-old Rani gave birth to a male panda cub at the Darling Point location…
Joe Schmidt will begin his new role in March 2024. Image credit: Stephen McCarthy, Wikimedia Commons Joe Schmidt has been signed as the new head coach of the Wallabies, following the resignation of coach Eddie Jones. Schmidt signed a deal to coach the Australian national rugby union team for the next two seasons. He recently…
Lithgow, a city in east-central New South Wales, has an outdated sewerage system. Image credit: Rynealiona, freepik Toilets in Lithgow, New South Wales have been overflowing with the town’s raw sewage during heavy rain. Residents of the area known as Extension Estate experience their bathrooms flooding with brown water, faeces, and toilet paper. Locals have…
South Africa has filed a case against Israel in response to the ongoing violence in Gaza, accusing Israel of genocide. Image source: Ontheway Advice, via Wikimedia. Proceedings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have begun regarding South Africa’s case against Israel on the grounds of genocide. The case was filed in response to Israel’s…
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) confirmed that around 1,100 casual staff were underpaid since 2016, totalling around $3.6 million. Image: Shkuru Afshar, via Wikimedia Commons The Australian Catholic University (ACU) confirmed that around 1,100 casual staff were underpaid between 2016 and 2023, totalling around $3.6 million, but denies that it took part in wage theft.…