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UK ministers will visit Australia to gather information on the social media ban for under-16s implemented last month.
The continent’s public-sector leaders have begun laying the foundation for renewed economic growth. Europe’s boldest companies have the opportunity to supercharge it.
The phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis is the result of solar eruptions sending particles that interact with the Earth's atmosphere.
Kim condemns 'incompetent' party members for delays in government projects in advance of key ruling party meeting.
Electric bikes have gained cult status among young people while irking some in the community and raising safety concernsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDozens of ebike riders roll over the undulating green of a north Sydney golf course sparking concerns not only for the condition of the fairways but also for the safety of the people meeting for mass “rideouts”.On Friday, after the estimated 60 young people rode through the green of the Long Reef Golf Club, the incident was reported to New South Wales police. A spokesperson said officers conducted a patrol, but the bikers had already “left the scene”. Continue reading…
Police investigate after Nazi slogans allegedly yelled at group of boys in St Kilda East on Monday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister has condemned an “antisemitic hate incident” on Monday evening as “Nazi slogans” were allegedly yelled at school-age boys in a popular Jewish neighbourhood in Melbourne.In a statement, police said investigators were told up to five boys were on Glen Eira Road in St Kilda East about 9.50pm on Monday night when a white ute drove past.Anyone who witnessed the incident or with footage is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report at crimestoppersvic.com.au Continue reading…
Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe attorney general, Michelle Rowland, says the two bills on gun control and hate speech will be introduced to parliament this morning and that there has been “constructive engagement” with the Coalition over the last 48 hours.But on whether that deal is signed, sealed and delivered, Rowland, speaking on the ABC’s Radio National Breakfast, won’t guarantee the Coalition will support the bill when introduced and she says she won’t “pre-empt” anything.I don’t want to pre-empt any of those conversations, and particularly since they have been undertaken in good faith … some of those issues go around the listing of hate groups and that framework. And it is a fact that the opposition has sought a number of amendments to this area. I will point out that the removal of the serious vilification provisions do mean that these remaining provisions in the prohibited hate groups section do need to do a lot of work.I think we’re really close. I mean, effectively, the laws won’t be as strong as what the government wants them to be, and that’s been public for a while. But importantly, this will still involve the strongest hate speech laws that Australia’s ever had.We’ve got to deal with the parliament that we have, and I can’t see a pathway in the current parliament. Continue reading…
Nordic country dispatches 'substantial contribution' of troops to the Arctic territory amid standoff with Washington.
By using asylum to block extradition, Budapest is testing whether EU law can still be enforced between member states.
Berlin is promising a "common position" with Paris to deal with Trump, but the EU's most important relationship is mired in problems.
UK ministers will visit Australia to gather information on the social media ban for under-16s implemented last month.
The continent’s public-sector leaders have begun laying the foundation for renewed economic growth. Europe’s boldest companies have the opportunity to supercharge it.
The phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis is the result of solar eruptions sending particles that interact with the Earth's atmosphere.
Kim condemns 'incompetent' party members for delays in government projects in advance of key ruling party meeting.
Electric bikes have gained cult status among young people while irking some in the community and raising safety concernsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDozens of ebike riders roll over the undulating green of a north Sydney golf course sparking concerns not only for the condition of the fairways but also for the safety of the people meeting for mass “rideouts”.On Friday, after the estimated 60 young people rode through the green of the Long Reef Golf Club, the incident was reported to New South Wales police. A spokesperson said officers conducted a patrol, but the bikers had already “left the scene”. Continue reading…
Police investigate after Nazi slogans allegedly yelled at group of boys in St Kilda East on Monday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister has condemned an “antisemitic hate incident” on Monday evening as “Nazi slogans” were allegedly yelled at school-age boys in a popular Jewish neighbourhood in Melbourne.In a statement, police said investigators were told up to five boys were on Glen Eira Road in St Kilda East about 9.50pm on Monday night when a white ute drove past.Anyone who witnessed the incident or with footage is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report at crimestoppersvic.com.au Continue reading…
Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe attorney general, Michelle Rowland, says the two bills on gun control and hate speech will be introduced to parliament this morning and that there has been “constructive engagement” with the Coalition over the last 48 hours.But on whether that deal is signed, sealed and delivered, Rowland, speaking on the ABC’s Radio National Breakfast, won’t guarantee the Coalition will support the bill when introduced and she says she won’t “pre-empt” anything.I don’t want to pre-empt any of those conversations, and particularly since they have been undertaken in good faith … some of those issues go around the listing of hate groups and that framework. And it is a fact that the opposition has sought a number of amendments to this area. I will point out that the removal of the serious vilification provisions do mean that these remaining provisions in the prohibited hate groups section do need to do a lot of work.I think we’re really close. I mean, effectively, the laws won’t be as strong as what the government wants them to be, and that’s been public for a while. But importantly, this will still involve the strongest hate speech laws that Australia’s ever had.We’ve got to deal with the parliament that we have, and I can’t see a pathway in the current parliament. Continue reading…
Nordic country dispatches 'substantial contribution' of troops to the Arctic territory amid standoff with Washington.
By using asylum to block extradition, Budapest is testing whether EU law can still be enforced between member states.
Berlin is promising a "common position" with Paris to deal with Trump, but the EU's most important relationship is mired in problems.