Forbes urged to allow Sheku Bayoh inquiry to examine decision not to prosecute The Bayoh family’s lawyer said if it cannot do so, the inquiry ‘is not fit for purpose’. Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024
Kate Forbes 'must make decision on Sheku Bayoh inquiry or quit', family say KATE Forbes must make a decision on the Sheku Bayoh inquiry or step down as Deputy First Minister, the lawyer representing his family has said ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024
Canada Post strike highlights labour struggle over gig economy and precarious work The Canada Post strike has entered its second week, with no resolution in sight yet. Though a federal mediator is attempting to broker a settlement between the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, reports suggest the parties remain far apart. The Conversation · Nov 25, 2024
Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after ‘breathtaking’ cruelty The parents of Abiyah Yasharahyalah are on trial accused of causing or allowing his death and depriving him of adequate nutrition and medical care. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024
Members of One Canadian Town Council Are Refusing to Swear Allegiance to King Charles "It's a bit of a sticky situation." Marie Claire · Nov 23, 2024
Town council in Canada at standstill over refusal to pledge oath to King A request to swear a different oath is reportedly being reviewed. Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024
Survivors of abuse in care know how redress should work – will the government finally listen? When Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stood in Parliament last week to apologise to survivors of abuse in care, his words were among many fine speeches by government officials and survivors that day. The Conversation · Nov 21, 2024
Killer Jordan McSweeney spared prosecution over relationship with prison worker Jordan McSweeney was accused over his relationship with prison worker Hayley Jones Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024
New Zealand Treaty Debate Sparks Political Turmoil And Protests Proposed law redefining Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand sparks political unrest and protests, igniting debate on honoring Indigenous promises. Top News · Nov 18, 2024
Why New Zealand is seeing mass protests over Māori rights New Zealand’s parliament was halted by politicians performing a haka The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024
‘I will not be silent’: Australia censures senator for King Charles protest Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe says she has no regrets as Senate expresses disapproval of protest against the monarch. Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2024
Metal detectorists 'profiteering' from Scottish history, archaeologist warns AN ARCHAEOLOGIST is calling for a change in how metal detectorists are rewarded amid concerns that “profiteering” is detrimental to Scotland’s… The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2024
'Don't make me do it': trial opens for man accused of slashing wife's neck Aimal Ghouse denies wounding with intent to murder at Jesmond in 2021. Newcastle Herald · Nov 15, 2024
Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand's parliament during fraught race relations debate A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected Thursday amid debate over a controversial proposed law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2024 Insults and a haka in New Zealand parliament as MPs debate Māori rights bill Voting temporarily suspended amid disruptions including a Māori party MP ripping up a copy of the bill
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024 What is the treaty principles bill and why is it causing controversy in New Zealand? Bill introduced in parliament this week wants to reinterpret Treaty of Waitangi, which upholds Māori rights
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024 Controversial bill to reinterpret New Zealand’s founding document reaches parliament The widely criticised bill aims to redefine Treaty of Waitangi principles that guide relations between Maori and ruling authorities
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024 Pair admit targeting Crown of Scotland and Stone of Destiny in poverty protest A glass cabinet was damaged during the incident at Edinburgh Castle last November.
AAP · Oct 29, 2024 Crown warned as staff get paid for lost long service Workers have recouped more than $500,000 in lost long service leave entitlements after an investigation into Crown uncovered hundreds of underpayments.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2024 If Australians knew the whole truth about Indigenous history, Lidia Thorpe’s royal outburst would not have been a shock Resistance to colonisation has rarely been polite. The senator asked questions Aboriginal people are still waiting – after two centuries – to get the answers to
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024 Social media race hate trial adjourned for medical reasons Jurors are considering allegations that Mark Heath stirred up racial hatred by publishing posts on X before and after the Southport attacks.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024 ‘You are not my king’ – Australian senator accuses King of ‘genocide’ Lidia Thorpe, who campaigns on First Nations issues, disrupted Charles’s welcome to the capital Canberra with her outburst.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024 Keir Starmer intervenes to support King after Australia protest KEIR Starmer has intervened to praise King Charles after the monarch was heckled by an anti-royals senator in the Australian parliament ...
The Canberra Times · Oct 17, 2024 Two major Gold Creek developments knocked back Plans included a hotel and 700 homes.
AAP · Oct 15, 2024 Crown fined $2 million over self-exclusion breaches Crown Melbourne has been fined $2 million over self-exclusion breaches but the regulator has accepted the failures weren't deliberate or reckless.