Tag: Community and Society
Zimbabwe militias accused of raping MDC supporters
More than 50 women, some as young as 13 and others as old as 60, have been gang raped and tortured by government-backed militias in Zimbabwe because of their support for the opposition, rights groups and victims say.[MORE]
Record ecstasy bust puts 'massive dent' in market
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The world's biggest ecstasy bust is tipped put a massive dent in the market. [MORE]
Religious leaders call for Pacific climate change action
Almost 40 religious leaders - including Christians, Muslims and Jews - are calling on the Federal Government to aid countries in the Pacific affected by climate change. [MORE]
Track work planned during City2Surf
The New South Wales Opposition says it is illogical that rail track work has been scheduled for this weekend when the City to Surf fun run is on.[MORE]
Final day of inquiry into missing yacht trio
The coronial inquiry investigating the mysterious disappearance of three Western Australian men from a yacht sailing off north Queensland will wind-up today in Townsville.[MORE]
Missing boy wanted to play: police
Police in Melbourne are appealing to the public to help find a nine-year-old boy who went missing yesterday.[MORE]
Bishop apologises for clergy sex abuse
A New South Wales bishop has publicly apologised to the victims of sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy.[MORE]
Goulburn Murray athletes go for gold
Several Goulburn Murray athletes are getting ready to bring home gold from the Olympic Games in Beijing.[MORE]
NSW job figues 'a real worry'
The New South Wales Government has rejected Opposition criticism that it is not doing enough to generate jobs. [MORE]
Drug culture threatens track and field's future: WADA
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WADA is warning track and field athletes: rid your sport of drugs or risk becoming irrelevant. [MORE]
Govt defends Spit Bridge revamp
The New South Wales Government is defending its latest plans to improve traffic flow over the Spit Bridge against accusations they will make things worse for some commuters.[MORE]
Toowoomba to host kite-flying comp
Kite enthusiasts in southern Queensland are preparing for Toowoomba's first regional kite-flying competition this weekend.[MORE]
GroceryChoice criticism: Seniors 'don't use' internet
Seniors campaigners and Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson join criticism of GroceryChoice website.[MORE]
Do you feel lucky? Couples race to marry on 8/8/08
A record number of couples in Sydney and Brisbane are tying the knot today because the date is considered good luck.[MORE]
Court to hand down judgment on Ferguson appeal
Qld's Court of Appeal to hand down a judgment today in a case involving convicted paedophile Dennis Ferguson.[MORE]
Family thanks searchers for finding missing bushwalker
The family of missing bushwalker Robert Young has thanked searchers for finding his body.[MORE]
Search for 9 year old boy resumes
Police are concerned for the safety of a missing nine year old boy, who has been missing in Hawthorn.[MORE]
7yo girl allegedly married off, Afghan cleric arrested
Afghan police have detained an Islamic cleric for allegedly presiding over the marriage of a seven-year-old girl to a teenage boy in a remote northern town, police have said.[MORE]
Rescue officer testifies at missing yacht trio inquest
The inquest into the disappearance of three men from a yacht sailing off north Queensland has heard evidence from the rescue officer who was the first person to board the catamaran.[MORE]
'Scene set for rates cut' despite steady employment figures
An economist says a bigger than expected increase in employment last month will not deter the RBA from cutting interest rates.[MORE]
Govt funding for cultural activities up: ABS
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that government funding for cultural activities has risen to $5.6 billion.[MORE]
Woman's child porn 'in the worst category'
A Sydney court has heard a woman charged with child pornography offences possessed videos and images in the worst possible category. [MORE]
Falun Gong's Olympic 'call for justice'
About 100 protesters from the Falun Gong sect have gathered in Sydney's CBD calling for greater scrutiny of China's labour camps during the Olympics.[MORE]
Australia, Indonesia agree on new visa deal
Australia and Indonesia have agreed on new work and holiday visa systems.[MORE]
Indigenous economy set to grow
The chair of a parliamentary inquiry looking at Indigenous business says stakeholders in Darwin are optimistic about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business growth. [MORE]
