“We know that almost 400,000 Australians fell victim to this cruel system. A human tragedy with very real consequences for its victims,” said the prime minister. Source; Shutterstock. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission will investigate the former government’s robodebt scheme. The automated Centrelink debt recovery program from the former Coalition government…
The office of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare had already issued a statement targeting the ABC’s Four Corners program which covered Chinese influence growing in the country. Source: Wikimedia Commons. The Solomon Islands government said foreign journalists who are “demeaning” or engage in “racial profiling” will be banned entry. This comes after the government criticised and…
“Corporal Abelen, 30, served with 2nd/1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (RNZIR) based in Burnham, and had served with the NZDF for 10 years,” said the NZDF. Source: NZDF. The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has confirmed that a soldier on leave has been killed in the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. According to NZDF, the soldier…
“We think this route will be very popular with Australians given the opportunity to connect via Auckland and it also gives New Zealanders more choice,” said Mr Joyce. Beginning June 14 next year, Qantas will launch their new flight service that will see Aussies easily connected with New York three times a week. The announcement…
The aim is to fine-tune the robot in microgravity through a series of tests that simulate movements needed for surgery such as cutting stretched rubber bands and pushing metal rings along a wire. Source: Virtual Incision Corporation, Facebook. A small surgical robot will be heading to space in 2024 to perform simulated medical procedures in…
A render of the recreated Parthenon in Melbourne, named the “Temple of Boom”. Source: Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang, NGV. The ancient Greek Parthenon will be replicated in Melbourne at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) this November. The mini replica created by artists Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang, is about a third of the…
Source: Rajacenna, YouTube. It’s something that needs to be seen to be believed but artist Rajacenna van Dam can create multiple pieces of artwork by using each hand and foot. The 29-year-old from Rotterdam has mastered the art of being quadri-dextrous, utilizing her incredible ability to create ultra-realistic portraits of celebrities. In the video posted…
Lachlan Murdoch has previously launched legal proceedings against Crikey, once in 2020 and last year. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Lachlan Murdoch has filed legal proceedings in the Federal Court, alleging that an article written by Australian independent publication Crickey was defamatory. The CEO of Fox Corporation filed the proceedings yesterday afternoon against Private Media, the owner…
Since 24 February, the US has provided $10.6 billion in military assistance to the Ukrainian government. Source: George Tavadze, Flickr. The US government is expected to announce $3 billion in aid going to Ukraine, coinciding with the six-month anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The security assistance package will be the largest one to date that has…
Nick Kyrgios claimed during the match that Ms Palus’ comments caused him to lose a game. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Nick Kyrgios has been sued over a comment he made about a Wimbledon spectator who he alleged had been drunk and kept interrupting his points. A woman by the name of Anna Palus has initiated legal…