Lithgow, a city in east-central New South Wales, has an outdated sewerage system.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.…
A spokesperson for Google confirmed that “a few hundred roles globally” would be included in the company’s latest round of layoffs. Image: Sarah Blocksidge, via Pexels After confirming massive job cuts to their hardware and central engineering teams just days ago, it was revealed today that Google would be laying off more staff, this time…
Brian Paré admitted to setting 14 fires in Quebec last year, after claiming that wildfires were being deliberately lit by the government. Image: Pixabay, via Pexels 38-year-old Brian Paré admitted to setting 14 fires in Quebec last year, after spreading conspiracy theories claiming that the government was behind the increase in wildfires. At a courthouse…
Senator Penny Wong said that while Australia was concerned about conditions in Gaza, it did not accept the “premise” of the genocide case. Image: ANU TV, via Wikimedia Commons Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said that while Australia was concerned about humanitarian conditions in Gaza, it did not accept the “premise” of the genocide case…
A man is missing in outback South West Queensland. Image credit: Arthur Chapman, Flickr. Police and emergency services are searching for a man who has been missing in remote South West Queensland since Sunday. The 25-year-old South Australian man was reported missing to police at around 4:30pm after becoming separated from his travel partner. It…
Thousands of kilograms of blueberries have been stolen from a family-run blueberry orchard in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. Image: veeterzy, via Pexels Thousands of kilograms of blueberries have been stolen from a family-run blueberry orchard in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, causing financial woes for the business and its employees. The fruit was stolen directly from…
A synagogue became the site of a chaotic brawl between police worshippers, after authorities discovered the existence of a secret tunnel. Image: shalom.bart, via Wikimedia Commons A Brooklyn synagogue became the site of a chaotic brawl between police and Hasidic Jewish worshippers, after authorities discovered a secret tunnel beneath the neighbourhood. The tunnel was found…
The SEC officially approved the first Bitcoin ETFs for a handful of investment firms, following a period of confusion on social media. Image: Leeloo Thefirst, via Pexels The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially approved the first Bitcoin ETFs for a handful of investment firms, following a period of confusion on social media after their…