Push for Sweeping Aussie Junk Food Ban Gains Momentum Nationwide The Australian Greens urge a federal junk food ad ban to protect children’s health Health Australia, Junk Food, Obesity, Children, Advertising, South Australia Adelaide: The Australian Greens are pushing for a federal ban on junk food ads. They’re worried about how these ads affect kids’ … Read more
Owners Blasted as ‘Old Tech’ Steel Furnace Restarts in Whyalla Whyalla’s steelworkers demand investment in green technology after a furnace restart Business Whyalla, Australia, Steel, GFG Alliance, Green Technology Whyalla: The steelworkers in Whyalla are really hoping for some serious investment in green iron and steel production. They’re tired of relying on outdated tech, especially … Read more
Queensland Could Face $872 Billion Economic Hit from Nuclear Plans New modeling reveals Queensland’s economy could suffer significantly under proposed nuclear power initiatives Politics Queensland, Australia, Nuclear Energy, Economy, Peter Dutton, Jim Chalmers Queensland: The state is looking at a staggering $872 billion economic loss due to the Coalition’s nuclear power plans. This figure comes … Read more
Facebook Posts Mysteriously Disappear, Leaving Users Confused A technical glitch by Meta has led to the removal of crucial LGBTQIA+ posts in Western Australia, sparking outrage among community groups Local Western Australia, LGBTQIA+, Meta, Facebook, Censorship, Mental Health Perth: So, there’s been a bit of a kerfuffle over in Western Australia. Meta, the company behind … Read more
Blind Man Courageously Battles Neighbor’s House Fire in Townsville A legally blind man bravely fought a fire that destroyed a family home, showcasing incredible courage and community spirit in Townsville Local Townsville, Australia, Fire, Community, Support, Family Townsville: A legally blind man named Richard Willshire stepped up when a fire broke out at his neighbor’s … Read more
State to Appeal Two Sentences Deemed Inadequate by Authorities The Queensland government is appealing two sentences it believes are too lenient for serious crimes. Crime Maryborough, Queensland, Deb Frecklington, Brock Andrew McDonald, Juvenile Crime, Car Crash Maryborough: So, the Queensland government is pretty upset about two sentences they think are way too light. They filed … Read more
New Bail Laws Intensify Strain on an Already Broken System New bail laws in the Northern Territory are leading to increased pressures on the justice system and overcrowded facilities Politics Northern Territory, Darwin, Bail Laws, Overcrowding, Justice System, Declan Laverty Darwin: The Northern Territory is facing a real mess with its prison system. Record numbers … Read more
Prison Escapee Caught and Back Behind Bars After Brief Freedom A 26-year-old inmate was recaptured after escaping from Bathurst Correctional Centre, leading to multiple charges against him. Crime Bathurst, Australia, Bosko Smiljamic, Prison Escape, Police Bathurst: So, there was this guy, Bosko Smiljamic, who decided to make a run for it from Bathurst Correctional Centre. … Read more
Two Dead After Boat Capsizes Near Holiday Town Tragedy struck as two men lost their lives in a boat accident near Beachport Local Beachport, South Australia, Boat Capsize, Drowning, Emergency Services Beachport: It’s a sad day in this small coastal town. Two men have tragically died after their boat capsized. A woman was also taken … Read more
Irish Expat Cathal Canavan in Induced Coma After Cliff Fall Cathal Canavan, an Irish expat, is in an induced coma after a serious cliff fall at Bronte Beach in Sydney on Christmas Day World Cathal Canavan, Bronte Beach, Sydney, Ireland, Claremorris, Christmas Day Sydney: So, there’s this guy, Cathal Canavan, who took a nasty fall … Read more