Australian News
- Mona’s ‘Ladies Lounge’ wins court battle to exclude men from art-filled spaceweb.archive.org Mona’s ‘Ladies Lounge’ wins court battle to exclude men from art-filled space
An appeals court judge has ruled that the art gallery’s controversial Ladies Lounge is not discriminatory in refusing entry to men.
- Optus should be forced to pay in the event of another outage, a Senate committee has foundwww.abc.net.au Optus failed to honestly communicate in 'potentially dangerous' mass mobile and internet outage
Optus failed to provide honest and credible communication during last year's phone outage, and should be forced to provide fair compensation in the event of another, a Senate committee has found.
- Icy change to bring 24-hour temperature drop of up to 20C as widespread rain soaks Australiawww.abc.net.au Icy change to bring 24-hour temperature drop of up to 20C as widespread rain soaks Australia
While parts of Australia's east coast are forecast for warm weather, a cold polar air mass is expected to bring rain and temperature declines of up to 20 degrees Celsius across the continent's south-east before the end of the week.
- Threat of major escalation of industrial action as tens of thousands of workers march in Melbourne and Sydney against CFMEU administrationwww.abc.net.au Threat of major escalation of industrial action as tens of thousands of workers march in Melbourne and Sydney against CFMEU administration
Trade workers are threatening three days of strikes after walking off the job in Melbourne and Sydney to protest against the federal government's decision to force the CFMEU's construction arm into administration.
> In short: > > Tens of thousands of workers have attended rallies in Sydney and Melbourne to protest the forced administration of the construction division of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU). > > A senior Victorian union figure has threatened an additional 72 hours of strikes. > > What's next? > > The federal government is planning a meeting next month between unions, government and businesses, in a bid to reset in the wake of the CFMEU scandal.
- Aussie Government announces Loot Box and Gambling content classification changes - Vooks
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19870126
> The Australian Government has announced changes to the way video games are classified in Australia. Starting from September 22nd, 2024, two new rules will apply to games that include “in-game purchases with an element of chance,” such as loot boxes [now M], and games that feature “simulated gambling,” like casino games [now R18+].
- Protest photographer loses part of ear after being shot by rubber bullet
> A photographer who provides images for pro-Palestinian groups has lost part of his ear and perforated an eardrum after being shot by police with a rubber bullet during a violent protest against a Melbourne military expo. > > The 33-year-old photographer, who provides images for Free Palestine Melbourne and Free Palestine Coalition Naarm, was wounded at about 10am on Wednesday and says he is waiting to find out whether he will suffer permanent hearing loss.
Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/protest-photographer-loses-part-of-ear-after-being-shot-by-rubber-bullet-at-rally-20240913-p5kaex.html
- “Fascists”: Elon Musk responds to proposed fines for disinformation on Xarstechnica.com “Fascists”: Elon Musk responds to proposed fines for disinformation on X
“Elon Musk’s had more positions on free speech than the Kama Sutra," says lawmaker.
- Australia strips medals from military commanders over Afghanistan war crime allegationsapnews.com Australia strips medals from military commanders over Afghanistan war crime allegations
Australia's Defense Minister Richard Marles says several serving and former military commanders have been stripped of medals over allegations of war crimes committed during the Afghanistan war.
- Studying colonisation and Aboriginal resistance to be mandatory in NSW high schoolswww.theguardian.com Studying colonisation and Aboriginal resistance to be mandatory in NSW high schools
State’s new curricula for years 7 to 10 released as part of the shift to explicit teaching
This sounds like a positive change, definitely a much better grounding in Australian history than I received at that age. It is pretty wild that you can live in a colonial country without ever being taught what colonisation means for indigenous peoples but that is the world we've been living in until recently.
- Large crowd of protesters gather at Land Forces defence expo in Melbourne's CBD
> In short: > > There have been clashes between police and a large group of protesters outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre where a major defence and weapons expo is being held. > > Hundreds of officers have been called in for what Victoria Police say is their biggest operation since the S11 protests outside the World Economic Forum in Melbourne 24 years ago. > > What's next? > > Police and protesters are expected to remain on scene in large numbers throughout the conference.
Live updates here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-11/live-blog-land-forces-protest-melbourne-israel-gaza/104333922
> Capsicum spray, rubber bullets and tear gas have been used on parts of the crowd.
- Australia's peak farm lobby tries to silence members after ABC investigation exposes Parkinson's link to controversial chemicalwww.abc.net.au Leaked email reveals farming lobby's attempt to silence discussion about Parkinson's link to farming chemical
This farmer chose to speak up as peak lobby group closes ranks in the wake of investigations exposing Parkinson's link to chemical.
> * In short: A leaked email from the National Farmers Federation is directing its members to stay silent on a story linking the common farm chemical paraquat to Parkinson's disease. > > * But the leader of the Victorian state branch has ignored the directive, saying she believes a debate needs to be had about the safe use of the chemical and the health of farmers.
- Puberty blockers 'safe, effective and reversible', finds review triggered by Westmead Hospital investigationwww.abc.net.au Puberty blockers 'safe, effective and reversible', finds review triggered by Westmead Hospital investigation
An independent review into gender-affirming care for children finds research still supports puberty suppression treatment as "safe, effective and reversible" but calls for more long-term quality studies.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/20026321
- High court will expedite challenge from former CFMEU officials against administrationwww.theguardian.com High court will expedite challenge from former CFMEU officials against administration
Former construction union bosses claim forced administration is unconstitutional because it prevents or limits political donations
- Major union [CEPU] votes to split from ACTU over CFMEU handling, wants to set up rival groupingwww.abc.net.au Major union votes to split from ACTU over CFMEU handling, wants to set up rival grouping
A union representing 100,000 workers has voted to split from the Australian Council of Trade Unions and set up a rival body, in an escalating response to the CFMEU being pushed into administration.
> In short: > > The Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union (CEPU) has voted to split from union peak body the ACTU over its support for forcing the CFMEU into administration. > > The decision to split has been criticised by leaders of other blue collar unions the AMWU and the Mining and Energy Union. > > What's next? > > The CEPU says it wants to establish a blue-collar rival to the ACTU.
- ‘Not too complex’: health experts criticise Labor for ditching LGBTQI+ census questionswww.theguardian.com Census questions on trans and gender diverse people ‘critical’ and not too complex, health institutes tell Labor
Health bodies say the questions are needed to fill gaps in much-needed research
- Three of four protesters avoid conviction for pro-Gaza protest on the roof of Parliament Housewww.abc.net.au Three of four protesters avoid conviction for pro-Gaza protest on the roof of Parliament House
Four protesters who scaled the roof of Parliament House in Canberra in July have been sentenced in the ACT Magistrates Court.
> In short: > > Three of the four protesters who pleaded guilty to trespassing on Commonwealth property as part of a pro-Gaza protest at Parliament House in June have escaped criminal convictions. > > The fourth was given a 12-month good-behaviour bond after the group scaled the roof of the building and unfurled protest signs. > > A full review of Parliament House security was ordered after the actions of the protesters, who the Prime Minister said at the time should "feel the full force of the law".
- Former CFMEU heads launch high court challenge over forced administrationwww.abc.net.au Former CFMEU heads launch high court challenge over forced administration
The former national president of the CFMEU launches a legal challenge to laws that force the construction union to accept an administrator, after allegations of criminal consorting, corruption and thuggery.
> In short: > > Former CFMEU leaders have launched a legal challenge to laws forcing the union into administration. > > The federal government says a High Court challenge was expected and it will defend the matter. > > What's next? > > The former union leaders have launched a crowdfunding effort to support the challenge.
- The Age retires Michael Leunig after 55 yearswww.dailycartoonist.com The Age retires Michael Leunig after 55 years
Cartoonist Michael Leunig, a fixture for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, for 55 years, was laid off along with dozens of others across Nine Entertainment Co’s chaing of newspapers. The media company claims the layoffs were necessary due to declining advertising and the loss of $15 million in ...
- Tiger mauls animal handler at Dreamworld theme park on the Gold Coastwww.theguardian.com Tiger mauls animal handler at Dreamworld theme park on the Gold Coast
Queensland ambulance service says woman suffered ‘arm injuries’ before being taken to hospital
- Albanese backs down on decision to exclude LGBTI question from next censuswww.abc.net.au Albanese backs down on decision to exclude LGBTI question from next census
The prime minister overturns a decision earlier this week to omit a new question on sexuality being added to the national census, after several Labor MPs spoke out against the move.
> In short: > > Anthony Albanese has backed down on a decision not to add a question on sexuality to the next census. > > The federal government intended to omit a new question out of fear it could create "divisive" debate. > > What's next? > > The next census will be held in 2026.
- Questions on sexuality and gender have been cut from the 2026 census. Why are LGBTQI+ people saying it's an omission?www.abc.net.au The 2026 census won't count LGBTQI+ people, but why?
Labor has moved to dump proposed questions that would create the first estimate of Australia's LGBTQI+ population, with advocates saying it renders the community "invisible".
- Government faces likely High Court challenge to its CFMEU legislationtheconversation.com Government faces likely High Court challenge to its CFMEU legislation
As thousands of union members held rallies in cities across the country, its former Queensland secretary said he would launch a challenge against putting the union into administration.
> former Queensland secretary Michael Ravbar – who’s been dismissed together with almost all other officials – said he would launch a challenge against the legislation passed last week to put the union into administration.
- CLP wins 2024 NT election, returns to power after eight years in oppositionwww.abc.net.au CLP wins 2024 NT election, returns to power after eight years in opposition
Lia Finocchiaro will be the first female chief minister for the Country Liberal Party, describing the landslide victory as "an absolute honour and a privilege".
> > > * In short: The CLP will form government in the Northern Territory, ABC Chief Election Analyst Antony Green predicts. > * Double-digit swings towards the CLP are being seen across the Northern Territory. > * What's next: The CLP are on track to win at least 14 seats, according to the ABC's predictions. > >
(CLP = Country Liberal Party)
- ABC managing director David Anderson announces intention to resign from national broadcasterwww.abc.net.au ABC managing director David Anderson announces intention to resign from national broadcaster
Mr Anderson says he will remain in the role at the request of ABC chair Kim Williams until a new managing director is appointed, likely early next year.
> > > * In short ABC managing director David Anderson has announced his intention to resign after almost six years at the helm of the national broadcaster. > > > * Mr Anderson's announcement comes just a year into his second term, but he says he is comfortable with his decision and feels the time is right. > > > * What's next? Mr Anderson says he will remain in the role at the request of ABC chair Kim Williams until a new managing director is appointed, likely early next year. > > > >
- Jayson Gillham speaks after Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cancelled concert over Gaza commentswww.abc.net.au Pianist had 'no idea' his Gaza comments would spark a firestorm with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Jayson Gillham, whose scheduled performance with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was abruptly cancelled last week, talks about choosing to highlight the plight of journalists in Gaza at concert.
> In short: > > Pianist Jayson Gillham says he chose to play Witness at a Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) concert to "remind people" about the war in Gaza. > > The MSO cancelled his next performance as a result of his comments, leading its musicians to pass a vote of no confidence in management on Friday. > > What's next? > > The MSO intend to reschedule Gillham's performance, with Gillham saying he hopes "to find a way forward".
- Doctor's misdiagnosis led to 'preventable' death of Indigenous manwww.abc.net.au Doctor's misdiagnosis led to 'preventable' death of Indigenous man
Dougie Hampson died less than 24 hours after he was misdiagnosed with a cannabis-related syndrome and discharged from Dubbo hospital in August 2021.
Pretty scuffed. Cliff notes:
- patient presents to hospital reporting agony in tummy
- doctor finds out he uses cannabis
- diagnoses with cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (some people after heavy use suddenly develop persistent nausea, recently identified, rare and is a diagnosis of exclusion)
- patient is sent home
- patient dies due to severe stomach ulcers
Seems pretty concerning to me.
- CSIRO to cut up to 500 jobs as part of agency restructurewww.abc.net.au CSIRO to cut up to 500 jobs as part of agency restructure
An estimated 200 scientific roles have already been earmarked for axing as the union says the move is a "dark day" for science.
> > > * In short: Australia's national research body, the CSIRO, will cut up to 500 jobs as part of a broader organisational restructure. > > > * Non-research staff are affected, with some research roles already earmarked for cuts earlier this year. > > > * What's next? The CSIRO staff union has called on the government for more funding to ensure it can continue to carry out world-class research. > > > >
- Woman's assault of pro-Palestinian protester at Deb Conway concert 'not politically motivated', court toldwww.abc.net.au Woman's assault of pro-Palestinian protester at Deb Conway concert 'not politically motivated', court told
A woman who smashed a wine glass and held the jagged stem at the face of a pro-Palestinian protester during a Deborah Conway concert in Hobart has been sentenced to a community service order.
> In short: > > Sharon Hall, 66, was charged after assaulting a pro-Palestinian protester at a Deborah Conway concert in Hobart in May. > > Hall smashed a wine glass on the stage and held the "jagged" stem inches away from the protester — an incident witnessed by hundreds of people and captured on video. > > What's next? > > Hall has been sentenced to a community corrections order with 49 hours of community work.
- Someone has a chance to do the funniest thing of all time (corridor of oaks vandalism)www.theguardian.com Tree honouring Tony Abbott sawn off again in ‘extremely rare’ act of vandalism
Blue Mountains council to install CCTV after English oak sawn off at the weekend – itself a replacement for another stolen tree honouring former PM
In the words of bill hicks "just planting seeds"
- The great Australian water grabwww.abc.net.au 'We're crying out for help': Pleas to save pristine outback oasis from drying up
There are fears that sacred, pristine sites are being put at risk by a government-backed push to grow cotton in the outback.
This is the written article of the latest Four Corners episode.
- Booktopia commences trade again after being bought by online electronics store [digiDirect]www.abc.net.au Booktopia commences trade again after being bought by online electronics store
The administrators of online book retailer Booktopia have confirmed they have secured a buyer for the troubled business.
> > > * In short: Booktopia has been sold to online electronics store digiDirect after going into administration > > > * Administrator McGrathNicol said the deal enabled the immediate resumption of trading for the business. > > > >
> > > * What's next? Administrators are now preparing to convene a second creditors meeting. > >
- ABC NEWS unveils new-look website and appwww.abc.net.au ABC NEWS unveils new-look website and app
Welcome to the fresh ABC NEWS website. We're excited you're here. Let's take a tour through what's different and why we're changing.
- 'The writing's on the wall': Australia's largest mortgage lender [CBA] sets the tone after ditching climate culpritswww.abc.net.au 'The writing's on the wall': Australia's largest mortgage lender sets the tone after ditching climate culprits
Australia's biggest bank is blacklisting fossil fuel companies that can't show genuine efforts to reduce emissions, putting pressure on other finance institutions to follow suit.
> > > * In short: Australia's largest mortgage lender [CBA] is no longer offering money to fossil fuel companies that are not aligned with the Paris Agreement. > * The bank announced the new direction in its latest climate report, published on the same day it posted close to $10 billion in full-year net profit. > >
> > > * What's next? The spotlight is now on the other big banks with a finance deal of about $750 million for oil and gas giant Santos on the table. > >
- ANU to stop long-term investments in 'controversial' weapons manufacturers following months-long Gaza protest on campuswww.abc.net.au ANU to stop long-term investments in 'controversial' weapons manufacturers following months-long Gaza protest on campus
The ANU has announced it will no longer invest in certain weapons companies in the long term, following months of pressure from pro-Palestinian student groups.
> - In short: The ANU has announced it will no longer invest in certain weapons companies in the long-term, following months of pressure from pro-Palestinian student groups. > > - The university said its council had decided that its "long term investment pool [would] not invest in controversial weapons manufacturers and civilian small arms manufacturers". > > - What's next? Pro-Palestinian students on campus say their protest action will continue until further demands are met by the university.
- 'I kicked the knife away': Security guard who saved 11yo Aussie girl stabbed in London hailed a 'hero'www.abc.net.au 'I kicked the knife away': Security guard who saved 11yo Aussie girl stabbed in London hailed a 'hero'
A "hero" security guard who tackled a knife-wielding man and freed the young Australian girl he'd been stabbing in a London shop has been honoured for his bravery.
Not sure whether this belongs more here or in !worldnews@aussie.zone
- FLiRT was dominating COVID-19 cases, now we're already onto FLuQEwww.abc.net.au FLiRT was dominating COVID-19 cases, now we're already onto FLuQE
COVID-19 continues to evolve at a fast pace, with the latest highly transmissible variant, nicknamed FLuQE emerging as the dominant strain in Australia and across parts of the world.
