CFMEU’s Construction Division to be Put into Administration
The CFMEU’s construction division will be put into administration after the federal government’s bill cleared its final hurdle. The bill passed the Senate after a deal with the coalition, with several amendments made in exchange for support. The construction union faces accusations of intimidation and allowing organised crime to infiltrate its ranks.
Global Game Structure and Schedule Deemed ‘Broken’ and ‘Unsustainable’
The World Cricket Association has called the global game structure and schedule ‘broken’ and ‘unsustainable’ as it launches a review of its setup. The players union has criticised the lack of clarity on the interaction between the international and domestic game.
Olympic Medalist Matthew Richardson Defects to Great Britain
Australian cycling has expressed disappointment over the news that Olympic medalist Matthew Richardson is defecting to Great Britain. Born in the UK and moved to Australia at the age of nine, Richardson won silver and bronze medals at the Paris event and a team sprint world championship in 2022. He hopes that Australian fans will […]
Search for Missing British Tech Entrepreneur After Yacht Sinks
Italian divers are searching for British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch and five other people who went missing after their super yacht sank off the coast of Sicily. One person has been confirmed dead and the hull of the ship, which is about 50 metres underwater near Palermo, is being reached by police divers. The yacht […]
US Urges Hamas to Accept Bridging Proposal
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has urged Hamas to accept a proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Blinken stated that the US is focused on securing a deal and preventing the conflict from spreading. Netanyahu has reportedly said that Israel supports the proposal.
EUO Patrick Delaney Apologises for Nazi Salute
EUO Patrick Delaney has begun meeting with Jewish leaders to apologise unreservedly after an image of him performing a Nazi salute came to light. Despite explaining the gesture was done in a context relating to some Western Sydney Wanderers fans ten years ago, Delaney admits that demonstrating the salute was offensive and wrong. The president […]
Protecting Kids from Harmful Online Content
The ESA C Commissioner has stated that banning kids from social media is not the solution to reducing their exposure to harmful and misogynistic content online. The federal government is exploring systems to ban kids from social media while state leaders plan a summit to discuss options. However, Commissioner Julian Mgrant believes that regulation alone […]
CFMU’s Construction Division Put into Administration
The Construction Division of the CFMU will be put into administration following the clearance of a federal government bill. The government’s urgent legislation to force part of the union into administration passed the Senate due to a deal with the coalition. The construction unit has been accused of intimidation and allowing organised crime to infiltrate […]
Alksuda Scientific Reserve: A Treasure Trove of Megafauna Fossils
This article presents an overview of the Alksuda Scientific Reserve, a significant fossil bed located 115 kilometers northeast of Alice Springs. It provides a brief history of the reserve, which dates back to the Miocene Epoch, and discusses some of the unique megafauna that have been discovered there.
The Fascinating World of Flies
This article provides an in-depth look into the life of flies, discussing their habits, ecosystem roles, and species diversity. It offers insights from an award-winning entomologist, Dr. Brian Lezard, covering topics like how flies sleep, how they are attracted to certain environments, and their role in pollination. The article also shares unique facts about flies, […]