Teargas Used on Christmas Island Asylum Seekers
A protest by some 300 asylum seekers detained on Christmas Island turned into a riot as police used teargas and handcuffs on suspected protest leaders, a refugee support organisation say.…
Plain Cigarette Packaging Gaining Ground
Britain has announced it may implement Australia’s initiative of plain packaging for cigarettes, says anti-smoking group QUIT. Andrew Lansley, UK Health Secretary, on Wednesday announced plans that would not only…
2c Levy to Address Paint Dumping
In an initiative to improve waste collection, a two-cent levy will be charged per litre of paint sold throughout Australia to fund a Victoria trial that could pave the way…
Pay Rise Discussed for Community Services Sector
In announcing a panel to look at how a potential pay increase in the community services sector can be managed, Workplace Relations Minister Chris Evans recognised that women’s work is…
Darwin Detention Worries Police
Plans to develop a new immigration detention centre on Darwin Harbour raises safety concerns for officers in the Northern Territory, according to the NT Police Association. Concerns were raised as…
Lack of Funding Could Force Closure of RSPCA Shelter
The future of Sydney’s largest animal shelter is depending on the government’s approval of a multi-million dollar grant, the RSPCA said on Friday. The $7.5 million grant, which the animal…
Life Saver Organisers Warned of Dangerous Surf
Organisers of an Australian surf life saving competition were warned they would be held accountable if a competitor died in the dangerous surf, a police inquest has revealed. The Brisbane…
Asian Honey Bee Threatens Australian Food Supply
Australian food supply could be threatened if the Asian honey bee is not eradicated, the Greens said on Wednesday. Christine Milne, Greens senator, told reporters that the Asian honey bee…