Australia’s human rights record tainted by ‘regressive’ migration policies – UN expert
New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): Concluding his first official visit to Australia, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants said the country’s human rights standing has been tarnished by its “regressive†migration policies that fall “way behind†international standards.
Australia: Burglar shot with bow and arrow
Sydney, Nov 7 (IBNS): An angry person shot a burglar, who attempted to steal his car, with a bow and arrow,media reports said.
Kabul: Australian woman kidnapped?
Kabul, Nov 6 (IBNS): An Australian woman, who was working for a non-governmental organisation in Afghanistan, has been suspected to be abducted in Kabul on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.
Theme park ride turns fatal for 4 in Australia
Queensland, Oct 25 (IBNS): Four people died while taking a ride at an Australian theme park in Queensland, reports said.
Australia: Spider bites man on the penis for the second time
Sydney, Sept 28 (IBNS): An Australian man has been bitten by a venomous spider on his penis for the second time, reports said.
Afghanistan: Abducted Australian female aid worker released
Kabul/Sydney, Aug 29 (IBNS): Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop on Monday confirmed that an aid worker, who was kidnapped in Afghanistan, has been released.
Australia and Nauru must end offshore detention; investigate claims of abuse – UN rights office
New York, Aug 12 (Just Earth News): Expressing concern about alleged violations against migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees, the United Nations human rights office on Friday reiterated its call for Australia and Nauru to end the practice of processing and keeping these people offshore.
UN rights office shocked by inhumane treatment of children in Australian detention centre
New York, July 30 (Just Earth News):The United Nations human rights office said on Fridayit is shocked by video footage that has emerged from Don Dale youth detention centre in the Northern Territory in Australia, showing children as young as 10 years old – many of whom are Aboriginal children – being held in inhumane conditions and treated cruelly.
Australia: Ex-Olympian charged over deaths of horses
Melbourne, Apr 4 (IBNS): A former Australian Olympian wrestler has been charged with 92 animal cruelty offences after 22 horses were found dead on his Victorian property in Australia, media reports said on Sunday.
Australia warns citizens against visiting Indonesia amid looming terror threat
Sydney, Feb 25 (IBNS): Fearing possible militant attack, Australian government on Thursday issued an advisory to its citizens to ' exercise a high degree of caution' while visiting Indonesia.
Australia: Fire-fighting robot unveiled
Sydney, Dec 10 (IBNS): Fire fighters in Australia are using a fire-fighting robot to face their challenges, media reports said.
Global film industry perpetuates discrimination against women – UN-backed study
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS) Nowhere to be “scene,†women protagonists have less than one-third of all speaking roles in film and are largely absent from powerful positions, according to a United Nations-backed survey released on Monday which argues for the involvement of more female film-makers in the industry, and for greater sensitivity to gender imbalance on screen.