Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has pardoned many prisoners, including some linked to the Iran protests. Source: khamenei.ir Iran’s state news agency, IRNA, has reported that tens of thousands of prisoners — including some who were arrested in recent protests against the country’s government — have been pardoned by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.…
Chile wildfires have destroyed thousands of hectares of forests and farmland. Source: Ministerio de Agricultura. Chile wildfires have consumed 270,000 hectares across the country’s Pacific coast, killing at least 24 people and injuring close to 1,000 others by Sunday local time. Almost 1,500 others have left their homes, seeking refuge in shelters. The wildfires are…
Art supplies. Source : Cottonbro Studio via Pexels The federal government has announced a four-year $286 million injection into arts, culture, and entertainment which will boost the industry. The announcement was welcomed by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk as it aligned with goals for Queensland in the future. Ms Palaszczuk said the investment, called Revive, will…
Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell AO, DSC and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP visiting members of Operation KUDU. Source : Australian Defence Force Defence Force soldiers providing training to Ukrainian recruits in the UK were visited by Richard Marles and Penny Wong. The Deputy Prime…
Group of batteries. Source : Public Domain Pictures Consultations have begun to launch Australia’s first National Battery Strategy to help transition to a more sustainable economy. The consultations were launched at a visit to Energy Renaissance, which is a lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing company in New South Wales. The intention is to develop a…
Man doing construction work. Source : Anamul Rezel via Pexels The Federal Government has invested $3.9 million into preventing and supporting workers who contract silicosis, an incurable lung disease. Silicosis is caused by long-term exposure to silica dust. Nearly one in four engineered stone workers were diagnosed with silicosis or other related diseases if they…
Teenager at school not focusing on work. Source : Pixabay via Pexels The Australian Federal Government has announced an investment of $203.7 million into helping student wellbeing. The investment will help school students across Australia through the rollout of the Student Wellbeing Boost. The Boost will provide each school and average of $20,000, depending on…
Operation Avarus-Midas occurring in Bellevue Hill. Source : Australian Federal Police Nine members of an international money laundering ring have been charged by Australian Federal Police. The group had allegedly accumulated more than $150 million in Sydney property, cash, and luxury items. The AFP has alleged the group were involved in enabling multiple transnational serious…
Viking Orion cruise ship. Source : syonishiyama via Instagram Passengers were forced to evacuate a cruise ship docked in Sydney Harbour after a fire broke out on the ship. The ship, which was docked at White Bay, after smoke was seen coming out of a window. 600 passengers were evacuated. The fire impacted a gust’s…
Five-Dollar note depicting Queen Elizabeth II. Source : Wittman Tours The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a new design for the five-dollar note, which has depicted Queen Elizabeth II since 1992. While many expected King Charles II’s likeness to be plastered on the notes, the RBA has instead announced the new design would…