Latest quarter figures released today by the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner show it has dealt with 70 serious cyberbullying complaints—a 75% increase compared to the same period last year. “Removing content online is just one of the ways we help young people experiencing serious cyberbullying,” says Acting Children’s eSafety Commissioner, Andree Wright. “We […]
The Turnbull Government today announced the 347 courses that are expected to attract funding support under the new affordable, sustainable and student focussed VET Student Loans program. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the courses had been informed by the skill needs lists that states and territories already have in place and areas […]
Nearly 20,000 students nationwide, aged 4 to 18 years, entered the inaugural SBS National Languages Competition which aims to encourage and celebrate a love of learning languages in Australia. SBS and Community Languages Australia (CLA) awarded the six national winners across three age categories at the SBS National Languages Competition Awards Ceremony on Saturday 8 […]
Plans for the biggest revitalisation of Sydney Olympic Park in its history were released today with the precinct overhaul set to provide homes for 23,500 residents, businesses, new transport links, parklands and retail. Sports Minister Stuart Ayres and Planning Minister Rob Stokes today unveiled the Sydney Olympic Park Masterplan 2030 which combines the best of […]
The Australian Government reaffirms its opposition to capital punishment on World Day Against the Death Penalty. The death penalty is a violation of the most fundamental human right, the right to life, and it constitutes cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment regardless of how it’s carried out. The imposition of the death penalty is rendered senseless […]
Queenslanders are being encouraged to get prepared for storm season with the launch of RACQ Get Ready Week in Brisbane today. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk launched the RACQ Get Ready Week together with Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning Jackie Trad. “All Queenslanders should ensure they are prepared for a summer of […]
10,000 visitors flocked to the Western Broadwalk over the weekend to immerse themselves in the music, art and dance showcased at Homeground, the Sydney Opera House’s annual celebration of First Nations culture. The national dance competition Dance Rites, hailed by ABC’s Lateline as “one of the nation’s most joyful and competitive Indigenous cultural events”, dazzled […]
Sixteen terror suspects including a group that pledged allegiance to an Islamic State (IS) member in Syria have been arrested in Malaysia, the media reported. Fourteen of the suspects belonged to a local cell and have used internet to swear an oath of allegiance to Mohamad Wanndy Mohamad Jedi, a Malaysian IS militant in Syria, […]
Some senior Republicans and leaders on Saturday lined up to denounce presidential nominee Donald Trump for his incendiary remarks about women that he made in 2005, while some others blasted the remarks and demanded apology from Trump while not explicitly withdrawing support to him, CNN reported. Some members said they wanted Trump to step aside […]
US President Barack Obama has criticised Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump for “demeaning women” amid the scandal that erupted after the release of a videotape in which the latter can be heard making lewd comments about women. “It tells you that he’s insecure enough that he pumps himself up by putting other people down,” said […]