WA bans commercial native logging to save forest
The conclusion of unsustainable commercial logging in Western Australia has the potential to preserve nearly 20,000 square kilometers of forest, according to the state...
Assaults on prison staff increases in UK
The Liberal Democrats have reported that there were almost 8,000 assaults on prison staff in the year leading up to June 2023, averaging nearly...
14 new rules in Australia from Jan 1, 2024
As the new year unfolds, several legislative changes, rules, tax adjustments, and new charges are set to take effect from January 1, 2024. Here's...
New ‘patriotic’ law brings new challenges for British schools in China
A forthcoming education law emphasizing patriotism is poised to exert pressure on British schools in China, reflecting Beijing's intensified control over classroom content. Just...
Brazil law restricting Indigenous rights now into effect
A controversial law restricting Indigenous rights in Brazil has taken effect, signaling a triumph for the influential agribusiness caucus in the country's congress. The...
Australia’s female First Nations rappers takes over limelight
Charmaine Jasmine Armstrong, also known as Dizzy Doolan, an Indigenous hip-hop artist, embarked on her rap career 22 years ago when she was one...
Firms launches new EVs in Australia as demand increases
Major automotive brands are set to introduce electric cars in Australia for the first time amid increased demand, a development expected to challenge brand...
Is January a dry month in France?
Dry January has become a focal point of controversy in France, as more than 45 professors specializing in addiction studies signed a letter advocating...
Australia starts inquiry into TikTok’s data practices
Australia's privacy watchdog, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), has initiated an inquiry into TikTok's data practices to determine if there are...