Labor set to offer $33M compensation for sexually abused children
The Labor party on Monday promised to offer $33M to children who survived sexual abuse, should they win office in the next federal election.
Maldives Vice President Ahmed Adeeb arrested for attempted murder of President
Maldivian Vice President Ahmed Adeeb was arrested on Saturday in connection with President Yameen Abdul Gayoom’s attempted assassination.
New Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s platforms and promises
These platforms and promises secured newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau his seat in parliament.
Fire destroys wedding venue in Sorrento
The Baths, a popular wedding venue and beachside restaurant, was destroyed by fire on Sunday evening.
Egyptian Parliament elections: Only 10% of voters participated
An estimated 10 percent of voters cast their ballots for Egypt’s parliamentary elections.
Sydney gang rape: GoPro video discovered
Footage from a GoPro camera discovered by police has led to the arrest of five males for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.
Ashley Madison Australia: Scammers threaten users through emails
South Australians have received emails from scammers threatening to expose their involvement in Ashley Madison.
UK ends 24-hour watch over WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, in Ecuadorian embassy
The British police has withdrawn from the Ecuadorian Embassy on Monday after three years of guarding Julian Assange.
Detention is the only way to stop deaths at sea: Prime Minister Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull admits that detention policy is tough but it reportedly stops deaths at sea.
South Africa to withdraw from the ICC
South Africa is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court over fairness concerns.
Melbourne Royal Children's Hospital doctors refuse to send children back to detention camps
Doctors and medical staff from Melbourne’s Royal Children’s hospital are refusing to return detained children to asylum camps after treatment.
Workers’ exploitation scandal led to resignation of 7-Eleven Australia’s heads
7-Eleven Australia chairman Russell Withers and CEO Warren Wilmot resigned on Wednesday after an investigation revealed employees were not properly compensated for their work.
