The federal government has committed to investing $500 million into a clean energy fund to reduce emissions. If approved by parliament, the funds would go toward developing carbon capture and storage (CCS), a process which traps carbon dioxide and stores it underground before it can be emitted into the atmosphere. The Morrison Government’s plan relies…
The Climate Action Tracker (CAT)—which records and analyses global climate policy and action—says not nearly enough is being done to slow the effects of global warming. The COP26 climate summit draws to a close as CAT opens the floodgates, criticising government inaction and insufficient climate targets. According to findings released in their Warming Projections Update…
Investment broker company Robinhood has disclosed they were hit by a security breach that exposed the personal information of millions of its users. The company had rejected a demand for ransom prior to the breach. Robinhood Markets is a financial services and broker-dealer company offering stock-trading and cryptocurrency services to over 31 million users. Users…
Neuron Mobility has announced they will be launching a new location-tracking feature across a six-month trial period. The company behind the orange e-scooters will be testing out a combination of features referred to as the ‘e-scooter brain’. The e-scooter brain—which is comprised of three new forms of technology—is hoped to grant Neuron greater access to…
The Victorian Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) is partnering with the Victorian Ombudsman to investigate allegations of branch stacking and misconduct by public officers. The investigation, entitled Operation Watts, has recommenced following three weeks of adjournment. Background The IBAC hearings are related to allegations pertaining to the conduct of both public officers and Victorian Members…
Paralympian Madison de Rozario has made history as the first Australian woman to win the New York Marathon. The athlete won the women’s wheelchair race after earning Gold earlier this year at Tokyo’s Paralympic Marathon. De Rozario, who hails from Perth, said the win felt “unreal”. She finished the marathon almost three minutes before her…
The federal government will soon unveil the anticipated Future Fuels Strategy. The Strategy sets out the government’s plans to partner with the private sector, funding 50,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country. It is hoped this will drive reduced emissions by encouraging Australians to buy electric vehicles. According to the government, the Strategy…
A nurse in Western Australia has been arrested after allegedly pretending to administer a COVID-19 vaccine dose. She was charged with one count of gains benefit by fraud. Christina Hartmann Benz, a nurse at a Perth medical clinic, was arrested after allegedly pretending to administer a vaccine to a 15-year-old. It is alleged that she…
Follow @newscop_media Add us on Google News The Commonwealth Electoral Amendment Bill is set to tighten restrictions around elections. If passed, the legislation would require voters to produce identification before they take to the booths in 2022. The proposed bill has been the subject of heated debate among those who suggest it could disenfranchise vulnerable…
Follow @newscop_media Add us on Google News An Aged Care Amendment Bill is currently being seen before the Senate, but its requirements may be impacted by an ongoing nursing shortage. The Amendment Bill proposes that all approved aged care facilities should be required to always have at least one registered nurse on duty. The Australian…