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The helicopter was forced to take evasive action after a Chinese air force plane launched flares closely ahead of it over the Yellow Sea on Saturday. Australia and the US have branded the incident as unsafe and unprofessional,
Sydney council’s ban on same-sex parenting books in local libraries causes uproar
A Sydney council has voted to ban same-sex parenting books from local libraries, sparking discrimination and censorship concerns. The decision has drawn criticism from the New South Wales government as well as several advocacy groups which argue that libraries should be inclusive spaces.
Western Sydney council votes to ban same-sex parenting books
Some Western Sydney libraries could lose state funding, after a local council voted to ban same-sex parenting books. Cumberland City Councillors voted six to five in favour of the motion put forward by former Mayor and Labor member Steve Christou.
Western Sydney councillor doubles down on same-sex parent book ban as residents express outrage over move
Steve Christou claims ban has ‘overwhelming’ community support despite petition opposing the ban gains almost 10,000 signatures in less than 24 hours
Same-sex parenting books face ban in Sydney's libraries to ensure ‘safety of children’
According to a local MP, the ban on books breaches the Anti-Discrimination Act and the NSW arts minister accused the council of ‘censorship’
NSW government threatens some Western Sydney libraries' funding over same-sex parenting book ban
A slim majority of Cumberland City councillors voted to remove the book from its libraries in a meeting last week.
Curator of ‘Ladies Lounge’ Exhibit in Australia Fights Discrimination Order
Kirsha Kaechele says she will install a toilet to keep men out of her exhibit at the Museum of Old and New Art, pending ...
KKR to Buy Two Units in Australia’s Perpetual for $1.4 Billion
Australian funds manager Perpetual Ltd. agreed to a deal with private equity firm KKR & Co. for a sale of its wealth ...
Five men in custody after ‘unauthorised’ crossing into Australia through Torres Strait
Australian Border Force officers picked up the men, believed to be Rwandan nationals, on Saibai Island, near Papua New Guinea ...
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Australia raises minimum savings for student visa, warns on fake recruitment
Australia said on Wednesday it would raise the amount of savings international students will need to get a visa and warned ...
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Yes, Australia’s big supermarkets have been price gouging. But fixing the problem won’t be easy
A Senate enquiry has found both suppliers and customers of our supermarkets are struggling. Regulators have to find a way to ...
Australia seeks client data from crypto exchanges in tax crackdown
Australia's tax office has sought from crypto currency exchanges the personal data and transaction details of up to 1.2 ...