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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Australia held accountable for violating asylum seekers’ rights

UN rules Australia violated asylum seekers’ rights in Nauru, urging compensation and accountability for offshore detention abuses.

Virgin Australia crew allegedly raped, robbed in Fiji

"There were two separate alleged incidents, one being alleged theft and the other being alleged sexual assault, which affected two different crew members,".

Virat Kohli under the microscope after clash with kid Konstas

Kohli and Konstas turned to face each other and exchanged words, prompting umpire Michael Gough and Khawaja to step in to defuse the moment.

Childcare worker sentenced to life for two decades of child abuse

The abuse occurred between 2003 and 2022, often in spaces where parents believed their children were safe and cared for.

Australia passes world’s toughest social media ban for under-16s

Companies that fail to comply face fines of up to AUD 50 million (USD 32 million), YouTube, due to its educational purpose, is exempt.

Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media

The tech giants would be held responsible for enforcing the age limit and face hefty fines if regulators notice young users slipping through the cracks, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

‘Not my King’: UK’s Charles faces protest by Indigenous senator in Australia

Accusing British monarch of committing genocide against First Nations, Senator Lidia Thorpe reiterates demand for ‘treaty’

Australian employees now have the right to ignore work emails, calls after hours

Millions of Australians can now break free from the stress of after-hours calls and emails from work.

Australia limits foreign students in migration crackdown

The decision follows a raft of actions since last year to end COVID-era concessions for foreign students and workers in Australia that helped businesses recruit staff locally while strict border controls kept overseas workers out.

Australia greenlights world’s ‘largest’ solar hub

It is hoped that energy production will begin in 2030, providing four gigawatts of energy for domestic use.

New law to allow Australian workers ignore office calls after duty hours

The government says the bill, expected to be introduced in parliament later this week, would protect workers' rights and help restore work-life balance.

Usman Khawaja decides to fight ICC ban on Gaza message

Khwaja wore shoes with an encrypted message calling for the freedom and respect of human lives in Gaza. The message written at the bottom of his shoes was in green and red color, signifying the colors of the Palestinian flag.