- October 23rd, 2024
The office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) announced this week that it would be taking no further action against the facial recognition company Clearview AI. This marks a significant victory for one of the most controversial technology companies globally,...
In a world where the cost of living consistently captures headlines and conversations, there is an underlying paradox that often goes unnoticed. On one side, governments strive to ease the financial burden on citizens by implementing subsidies for essentials like...
In a stunning development that has sent ripples through global financial markets, US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made a pivotal announcement on Saturday, signaling the imminent start of a series of interest rate cuts in the United States. This...
After months of speculation and intense debate within the education sector, the Australian federal government has finally announced a cap on the number of international students permitted to commence their studies in the country starting in 2025. This decision, which...
In a bid to combat antisemitism and preserve social cohesion, Australia has appointed a special envoy, a significant move reflecting the country's commitment to addressing rising community tensions exacerbated by the Israel-Gaza conflict. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Jillian...
The Australian Labor Party has strict penalties for those who undermine its collective positions, and acts of defiance can lead to expulsion - a precedent with a 130-year history. The last time one of its politicians tested the waters while...
A "rolling crisis" in youth mental healthcare is causing a growing number of children and teenagers in distress waiting weeks for help. Child psychiatrist and paediatrician Hiran Thabrew at Starship Hospital acknowledges that the mental health system is under-resourced and...
New Zealand's high carbon emissions contribute to its potential to mitigate climate change by planting forests to sequester large amounts of carbon. There is debate over whether to continue establishing radiata pine plantations or focus on native trees. However, a...
New Zealand's new National-led government has a more consistent approach to its relationship with China than the previous six years of Labour. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins outlined three principles for New Zealand's relationship with China in a July 2023 speech...
Western Bay of Plenty District Council closed all its workshops to the public from July 1 to November 20, 2023. Councillor Rodney Joyce criticized the practice and called it "hard to crack." The council has started putting workshop minutes into...
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