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NSW bans gay conversion therapy following all-night sitting in the upper house
Supporters of a ban on gay conversion therapy say new laws outlawing the controversial practice in NSW will "save countless lives". The state early on Friday joined Queensland and Victoria in banning gay conversion therapy, after a bill outlawing it passed parliament's upper house following an all-night sitting. The new laws, opposed by some religious groups, criminalise gay conversion practices and bring in a penalty of up to five years in jail. Newsletters: Breaking news as it happens.
Trump Media lost $58 million last year, SEC filing shows
Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images The share price of Trump Media fell sharply Monday morning after the social media app company closely tied to former president Donald Trump reported a net loss of $58.2 million on revenue of just $4.1 million in 2023. Trump Media & Technology Group shares were trading down by more than 20% as of 12:30 p.m. ET.
Haryana leader's 'anti-Brahmin' remark puts BJP in tight spot
Gurugram: After Union Minister Parshottam Rupala's comments which have ruffled the feathers of the Kshatriyas in Gujarat , BJP's Ranjit Singh Chautala in Haryana is now in the soup over his purported comments blaming the Brahmins for the caste system in the country. Chautala, the BJP candidate from Hisar, has now been given a 'deadline' of 4 April to apologise for making such a statement or face consequences.
Congress grants $380 million in border security funding to Middle Eastern countries
The massive spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden last month continues a years-long tradition of earmarking significant amounts of money for border security in a number of Middle Eastern countries - just as a fight over how best to secure the U.S. border is still ongoing.
National Indigenous women's organization accused of union-busting as it lays off dozens of staff
The most prominent Indigenous women's organization in Canada is undergoing a federal financial audit where preliminary evidence of "ineligible expenses" was found, while facing union-busting allegations following a mass round of layoffs, CBC News has learned. The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC), which relies on federal dollars to operate, is battling complaints filed to the Ontario and Quebec labour boards from employees, who allege they were terminated after organizing a union drive.
All Scottish benefits to increase from today as Government pledge takes effect
It was announced in December the Government would uprate benefits by 6.7% from April 1 for the next financial year - in line with consumer price index inflation in September of last year. The increase means the Scottish Child Payment increased from £25 per week to £26.70 per week, while the Adult Disability Payment rose to £184.30 per week. According to the Scottish Government, the increase cost £370 million.
New home design mistake costing Aussies $700 a year in wasted energy
Australian homeowners are wasting hundreds of dollars on energy bills because of one simple design flaw. The cost-of-living crisis is biting into the budget of every household, with soaring energy prices making up a significant portion of rising costs. New research from UNSW and Western Sydney suggests a darker-coloured roof could be driving up the power bills of Sydney homeowners by at least 38 per cent, with more energy required to cool down the heat absorbent homes.
ED an independent body, procedure same irrespective of which party one belongs to, says Modi
Chennai: In an interview just weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is an "independent organisation" that takes action only after "various vigilance and investigation departments of the country file cases", when asked to comment on opposition parties' claims that the BJP was using the agency to intimidate its rivals.
Own coal paved way for former US president Donald Trump
When asked to explain Donald Trump's appeal to white, working-class American voters, I start with the Democrats. Trump may be a snake-oil salesman, but the reason he has a market is because many traditional Democrat voters feel the party no longer has their backs. Already a subscriber? When asked to explain Donald Trump's appeal to white, working-class American voters, I start with the Democrats.
Blinken calls for 'celebration' of trans holiday on Easter
Secretary of State Antony Blinken became the latest Biden administration official to mark Transgender Day of Visibility, which has sparked controversy for being celebrated the same day as Easter. "Transgender Day of Visibility is a celebration of the courage and resilience of transgender, nonbinary and gender non-confirming persons who exist in every country and culture around the world," Blinken said in a statement Sunday.
Manitoba government intends to ask Ottawa to get rid of carbon tax in province
The Manitoba government has confirmed it intends to ask Ottawa to remove the carbon tax from this province. Following a meeting Thursday between Manitoba's premier and federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre, a news release put out by the Conservatives thanked Wab Kinew for calling on Ottawa to get rid of the backstop.
Shona Robison hits out at lack of exemption for glue traps
Scotland's deputy first minister has hit out at the UK Government for not granting an exemption to the Internal Market Act (IMA) for a ban on the sale of glue traps. The change was passed in the Government's Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill earlier this month, meaning it will be illegal to buy or possess the traps. But Scottish ministers were forced to ask for an exemption to the IMA to allow the move to be finalised.
Labor touts EVs to households as charging sites rise
Fast-charging sites for electric vehicles have risen by about 100 this year, leading to a near doubling of the Australia-wide network since 2022. According to Electric Vehicle Council data, some 900 fast-charging sites support about 2100 fast and ultra-fast charging plugs. Already a subscriber? Fast-charging sites for electric vehicles have risen by about 100 this year, leading to a near doubling of the Australia-wide network since 2022.
Submarine plans to begin after $5b Australia-United Kingdom deal
Australia will spend more than $4.6 billion on a submarine nuclear reactor factory in the United Kingdom to ensure its new nuclear-powered fleet arrives on time. The 10-year deal will boost capacity at the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby and bankroll the design costs of the boats that Australia will build. Defence Minister Richard Marles and his UK counterpart Grant Shapps will confirm on Friday that BAE Systems will build the submarines at the Osborne shipyard in Adelaide.
No LS ticket, not in star campaigners' list
Gurugram: When Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and his predecessor, Manohar Lal Khattar, inaugurated the election office and launched the poll campaign of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, for the Hisar parliamentary seat Thursday, Kuldeep Bishnoi was conspicuous by his absence. Bishnoi, a former Hisar MP who had expressed his desire to contest the seat again, had also put out a video days before skipping this event.
The current carbon tax debate is important
Thirty-five summers ago, the late Brian Mulroney opened the world conference on a changing atmosphere in Toronto. Its participants gathered there to discuss the existing threats of acid rain and ozone depletion. It was also one of the first major international conferences organized to discuss the emerging threat of global warming. "It is with genuine pleasure that I welcome you to this historic conference," Mulroney said.
Vulnerable Scots 'pay price' for health inequalities inaction, says Scottish Labour
Vulnerable people cannot afford to "pay the price" of the Scottish Government's failure to tackle health inequalities, Scottish Labour has argued. Scottish Labour's deputy leader and health spokeswoman, Dame Jackie Baillie, has said ministers have a "record of shame" as figures show stagnating levels of inequalities among the most in need of healthcare.
State memorial service for prominent youth worker
Prominent youth outreach worker Les Twentyman will be remembered with a state memorial service, the Victorian government has confirmed. Mr Twentyman died aged 76 with tributes describing him as one of "Melbourne's big characters" and a devoted servant to people in need. His death was announced in a statement from the Les Twentyman Foundation on Saturday. On Sunday a state government spokesperson said details of the service were being arranged with the Twentyman family and would be announced soon.
South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs clings to party reins
South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs has vowed to tighten his control over the state's Liberal Party, after a bruising by-election result. Voting is still under way in the Adelaide eastern suburbs seat of Dunstan but early signs point to a historic loss for the Liberals. With about one-third of votes still to be counted, Labor's Cressida O'Hanlon holds a 3.8 per cent two-party preferred lead over Liberal candidate Anna Finizio after a 4.4 per cent swing.
Canadian Forces personnel deploy to Jamaica to train troops for Haiti mission
Approximately 70 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members were deployed to Jamaica on Friday to train military personnel from several Caribbean countries who are bound for Haiti as part of a multinational security force led by Kenya and backed by the United Nations.
Scottish Government must quickly publish advice on pupil restraint, NASUWT union says
A teaching union has called on the Scottish Government to publish urgent guidance on the physical restraint of pupils during classroom violence. At the NASUWT conference in Harrogate, members backed a motion saying there has been "a clear and complete abdication of responsibility on the part of the Scottish Government" in failing to provide new advice on seclusion and the use of restraint.
NSW ends plum overseas postings, as Roger Cook backs in high-cost salary and housing for WA trade roles
Australia's most populous State will cut off lucrative trade commissioner positions, as WA Premier Roger Cook continues to argue for the expensive presence of officials overseas. After committing to end the plum roles before the last election, the NSW Labor Government has confirmed to The West Australian that it has not refilled vacant overseas senior postings. Instead, trade leadership is driven from Sydney. Already a subscriber?
Increase in migrants trying to cross U.S.-Mexico border in states farther West
There's been a dramatic shift in routes of migrants trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, with a big drop in Texas and an increase in states farther West like Arizona and California. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.
Kumaraswamy to contest from Mandya, nephew Prajwal from Hassan
Bengaluru: The Janata Dal (Secular) has announced that H.D. Kumaraswamy, two-time former chief minister of Karnataka, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Mandya, ending months of suspense over his candidature and managing to get its way against its ally, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The JD(S) will now contest on its own from Mandya, Kolar and Hassan. Prajwal Revanna, Kumaraswamy's nephew and former PM H.D. Deve Gowda's grandson, will contest from Hassan, and M.
Reserve Bank's shift to neutral likely to be reinforced
With less than six weeks to go before the next Reserve Bank of Australia decision on interest rates, borrowers are about to get more signals on what it might do next. The central bank has left the key cash rate unchanged at 4.35 per cent following its last three board meetings, as it continues to assess the inflation outlook. Following the last meeting on March 19, the board noted that inflation - the key driver of its rates decisions - continues to moderate.
Australian Defence Force seeks deal after work safety charge for crocodile attack in far north Queensland
The Australian Defence Force will seek an out-of-court resolution after two soldiers were attacked by a 2.5-metre saltwater crocodile in far north Queensland. Commonwealth prosecutors charged the Department of Defence in August 2023 with breaching work health and safety laws after the men were mauled almost three years ago.
Ottawa has proposed a renters' bill of rights. Will it help?
The federal government's proposed measures to protect renters from low vacancy rates, high prices and other significant challenges might not be enough, according to some housing experts. The proposed renters' bill of rights is "an attempt to appear to be doing something," said Steve Pomeroy, a housing policy research consultant.
Crown to keep operating Melbourne casino after two-year probation
Gaming giant Crown has changed its ways enough after a series of scandals to keep operating its Melbourne casino. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission on Tuesday announced it was satisfied Crown is suitable to continue holding a casino licence.
BJP ramps up efforts to secure Yadavs' support after fielding Scindia from Guna
Bhopal: The BJP has deployed Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and other prominent Yadav leaders to engage with the community in Guna constituency, from where it has fielded Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Having denied a ticket to sitting MP K.P. Yadav - a former loyalist of Scindia, whom he defeated in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections - the party is now intensifying efforts to garner support from Yadavs, who hold significant sway in Guna.
Georgia House and Senate showcase contrasting priorities as 2024 session ends
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's 2024 legislative session again showcased contrasting Republican approaches to governing, while minority Democrats couldn't leverage those differences to advance top policy priorities. And while many GOP initiatives in the state Senate seemed like appeals to that party's primary voters, Republicans are hoping tax cuts and a harder line on immigration will carry them to victory in November's legislative races.
Millions of Aussies to be hit by extra $159 cost in just days
Private health insurance premiums are set to rise by more than 3 per cent on April 1, the biggest increase in five years. The federal government has approved an average industry premium rise of 3.03 per cent. However, some major insurers have confirmed prices will increase by as much as 4.1 per cent. Newsletters: Breaking news as it happens. Subscribe now For NIB customers, premiums will increase by 4.1 per cent, BUPA by 3.61 per cent, HBF 3.95 per cent and Medibank Private 3.31 per cent.
Michigan Republican Rep. Matt Maddock mistakes NCAA basketball teams for "illegal invaders" at Detroit Metro Airport
DTE asks for another rate increase, hearing on Oakland County school demolition and more top stories (CBS DETROIT) - Michigan Rep. Matt Maddock posted on X, claiming that buses were loading with "illegal invaders" at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. But airport officials say it was college basketball players who arrived for the Sweet 16 games on Friday at Little Ceasars Arena. The Republican lawmaker posted at about 8:20 p.m. Wednesday with pictures of the three buses outside of the airport.
Half of Canadians support TikTok ban, with U.S. concerns 'trickling' north, poll suggests
A new poll suggests 51 per cent of Canadians support banning the social media app TikTok, after a U.S. bill aiming to do just that passed in the House of Representatives. Canada has ordered its own national security review of TikTok, something the Liberal government revealed following passage of the U.S. bill earlier this month. Just under a third of respondents, 28 per cent, said they would oppose a ban, according to the Leger poll of 1,605 Canadians conducted March 23 to 25.
Holyrood committee split on 'controversial' plan for juryless rape trials
Proposals that could see people accused of rape put on trial before a judge but with no jury have split a Holyrood committee. With members of the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association already threatening to boycott such trials, MSPs on the Criminal Justice Committee agreed the proposal was "one of the most controversial provisions" in a Bill that aimed to make major changes to the justice system.
7NEWS reporter Rosanna Natoli declared mayor of Sunshine Coast Council
7NEWS journalist Rosanna Natoli has been declared the new Sunshine Coast Council mayor, after a nearly two-week wait on election results. Natoli takes over the role from current Mayor Mark Jamieson, who has been in office since 2012. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: 7NEWS reporter Rosanna Natoli declared new mayor of Sunshine Coast Council. Newsletters: Breaking news as it happens.
Turkey's local elections - and whoever wins Istanbul - could dictate future
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once said that whoever wins Istanbul wins Turkey. If that's the case, the stakes are high for Sunday's elections as people across the country of 85 million prepare to select their local leaders and administrators. Such is the importance of this weekend's vote that political analysts are speculating that a victory for Istanbul's incumbent mayor, the center-left Ekrem Imamoglu, would make him a frontrunner for the Turkish presidency in 2028.
China lifts tariffs on Australian wine
China's removal of punishing tariffs on Australian wine imports will be celebrated with the popping of corks over the Easter weekend but rebuilding the $1.1 billion trade will take time, an assistant minister says. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced late on Thursday it was "no longer necessary" to impose sanctions on Australian wine imports. They were imposed by Beijing at the height of diplomatic tensions in 2020. Newsletters: Breaking news as it happens.
How Rampur, Moradabad nominations brought to fore rift within SP's Muslim leadership
Lucknow: A rift within the Muslim leadership of the Samajwadi Party (SP) has come out in the open, with several party leaders filing nominations to contest the Lok Sabha election from two seats. In Rampur, a loyalist of jailed SP leader Azam Khan filed his nomination Wednesday even as the party rushed in an imam of a Delhi-based mosque to file his nomination as the official candidate from the Muslim-dominated constituency.
South Australian coroner finds missed opportunities led to mum's 'preventable' death
When a young mother complained to paramedics she was suffering chest pains, cold sweats and her lips were going black, she was told to take Panadol and follow up with a GP. Within 48 hours, she was dead. On Wednesday, a South Australian coroner found Jennifer Collins, 30, would likely still be alive if not for a series of missteps by those overseeing her treatment. Newsletters: Breaking news as it happens.
AAP's lone Lok Sabha MP Sushil Rinku joins BJP with an AAP MLA, Punjab BJP chief says 'more to come'
Chandigarh: The lone Member of Parliament (MP) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Lok Sabha, Sushil Rinku, along with AAP Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Sheetal Angural, joined the BJP Wednesday. Rinku, the sitting MP in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency, was announced as the AAP candidate from Jalandhar for the upcoming parliamentary elections. He was among the eight candidates finalised from Punjab by the AAP earlier this month. Angural is the sitting MLA in Jalandhar West.
Rent control areas with capped costs for tenants proposed under new Bill
Published on Wednesday, the Housing (Scotland) Bill will place a duty on local councils to carry out assessments within their areas on the state of the private rented sector, making recommendations to ministers about the imposition of rent controls. @stvnews The Scottish Government has published its much anticipated Housing Bill which proposes a number of changes to the private rented sector.
Jetstar Asia announces direct Broome to Singapore flights with fares beginning from just $145 one-way
International air travel is returning to Broome Airport for the first time since the COVID pandemic, with Jetstar Asia announcing on Thursday a direct route to Singapore. The seasonal service will operate in the dry season - from June 25 to October 26, 2024 - and offer two return flights per week. Already a subscriber? International air travel is returning to Broome Airport for the first time since the COVID pandemic, with Jetstar Asia announcing on Thursday a direct route to Singapore.
Sally Capp to stand down as Melbourne Lord Mayor after six years in the role
Sally Capp will stand aside as Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne after six years in the role. Capp, who was first elected mayor in 2018 and re-elected in 2020, announced on Thursday she would not contest the Victorian local elections in October. She said she loved her job and the decision to quit had left her with mixed emotions. Stream your local 7NEWS free on 7plus "I have given everything to this role," Capp said.
Biden admin to provide $1.5B loan to restart Michigan nuclear plant
The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, officials announced Wednesday. Holtec International acquired the 800-megawatt Palisades plant in 2022 with plans to dismantle it. But now the emphasis is on restarting it by late 2025, following support from the state of Michigan and the Biden administration. Gov.
What's happened in first year as leader of the SNP?
By his own admission, Humza Yousaf had some "very big shoes to fill" when he took over from Nicola Sturgeon one year ago on Wednesday. On March 27, 2023, he was crowned leader of the SNP, narrowly beating his rival Kate Forbes and easily overtaking now-Alba MSP Ash Regan. The former health secretary is Scotland's first Muslim and person of colour to hold the top role and the sixth overall.
Democrat who campaigned on reproductive rights wins special election for Alabama state House seat
Washington - Democrat Marilyn Lands won a special election for an Alabama state House seat late Tuesday, flipping a Republican-held seat in the deep-red state in the aftermath of a court ruling in the state that threw access to fertility treatments into question. Lands, a mental health counselor, made reproductive rights central to her campaign. She's spoken openly about her own abortion when her pregnancy was nonviable.
Scottish Government will consent to UK-wide vaping curbs
Public health minister Jenni Minto said the Government will shortly bring forward a legislative consent memorandum, which allows Westminster to pass laws in what are usually devolved areas. The UK-wide legislation will mean youngsters born on or after January 1, 2009, will never legally be able to buy cigarettes. It also includes new powers to regulate the display, contents, flavours and packaging of vapes and nicotine products.
Constant complaints led to QLD authorities' seizure of magpie in viral friendship with dog
A "small group of people constantly complaining" led to wildlife officials' seizure of a magpie whose unlikely friendship with a dog gained a massive social media following. Magpie Molly and staffordshire bull terrier Peggy had more than 700,000 followers on Instagram and a book written about them after their antics, posted by Gold Coast couple Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen, went viral.
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