Children growing up in households with domestic abuse to be recognised as victims New guidance released as World Cup and festive season drive increase in domestic violence The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Children affected by domestic abuse given automatic victim status Under the updated legal guidance, children will get automatic access to support such as mental health and safeguarding services. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Children often present when victims strangled, research suggests The Crown Prosecution Service analysed a sample of cases involving non-fatal strangulation offences. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
Bondi becomes nude beach as thousands take part in Spencer Tunick’s Sydney installation Legislation had to be changed to permit public nudity on the beach The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2022
Oregon Governor Pardons 45,000 Marijuana Offenders The ACLU of Oregon is calling on other state governors to follow suit. Reason · Nov 22, 2022
Oregon's governor pardons thousands for pot convictions Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced she is pardoning an estimated 45,000 people convicted of simple possession of marijuana, a month after President Joe Biden did the same under federal law The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
Why is Nike founder Phil Knight so desperate to prevent a Democratic win in Oregon? Knight’s backing for Christine Drazan clashes with the company’s progressive image. Could it tip the governor’s race? The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2022
Democrats quietly point fingers at blue-state governors for dragging down ticket "Unless Hochul and Newsom pick it up, we’re going to lose House seats." Axios · Nov 2, 2022
Oregon could see first Republican governor in 40 years as polls tilt away from Democrats Independent hopeful with bipartisan support, along with funds from state’s richest man, could deliver victory to Republican The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2022
Democrats' total control over Oregon politics could end with the race for governor In the Oregon race for governor, the Democrat, Tina Kotek, and the Republican, Christine Drazan, are in a dead heat thanks to the independent, Betsy Johnson, who has outraised her competitors. WEKU · Oct 21, 2022
Retirement of longtime Democrat opens up Oregon House race The retirement of Oregon's longest serving congressman, Democrat Peter DeFazio, has opened up the U.S. House seat in the state's 4th District The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022
London hosts for Ukrainian refugees dwindle leaving hundreds on the waiting list The conflict has dropped from people’s minds, one charity warns Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2022
The story of one US governor’s historic use of clemency: ‘We are a nation of second chances’ Kate Brown has granted more commutations or pardons than all of Oregon’s governor from the last 50 years combined The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2022
Oregon Governor Condemns Students’ Vulgar Chant vs. BYU The school previously issued a statement on the unsavory display during Saturday’s game. Sports Illustrated · Sep 20, 2022
Liverpool Echo · Sep 18, 2022 Mum woken by 'fireworks' didn't realise missile had hit outside her home Lesia says she now feels "totally safe" as she settles into new Merseyside life
Reuters · Aug 25, 2022 Key facts about the nuclear plant in the eye of the war in Ukraine The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has been shelled in recent days, raising the possibility of a grave accident just 500 km (around 300 miles) from the site of the world's worst nuclear accident, the 1986 Chornobyl disaster.
Reuters · Aug 25, 2022 Explainer-The vast nuclear plant in the eye of the war in Ukraine The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has been shelled in recent days, raising the possibility of a grave accident just 500 km (around 300 miles) from the site of the world's worst nuclear accident, the 1986 Chornobyl disaster.
ABC News · Aug 15, 2022 Flashing councillor Darren Fairbrother suspended for three months over code of conduct breach A Tasmanian councillor who was found guilty of flashing a prosecutor and her son on a beach is given the maximum penalty his fellow councillors could seek to impose on him — a three-month suspension for breaching the code of conduct.
Reuters · Aug 8, 2022 The vast nuclear plant in the eye of the war in Ukraine The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has been shelled in recent days, opening up the possibility of a grave accident just 500 km (around 300 miles) from the site of the world's worst nuclear accident, the 1986 Chornobyl disaster.
The Guardian - US · Jun 25, 2022 ‘We will fight like hell’: US western states band together to protect abortion rights California, Oregon and Washington pledged to defend access and protect those seeking care as the US came to grips with losing Roe v Wade
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022 Democratic governors are 'last line of defense' for abortion Democratic leaders in states from California to North Carolina are pledging to protect reproductive rights and to help women who travel to seek abortions after the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Ballotpedia · May 27, 2022 Drazan defeats 18 other candidates to win the May 17 Republican primary for governor of Oregon Christine Drazan defeated Bob Tiernan, Stan Pulliam, and 16 other candidates in the May 17 Republican primary for governor of Oregon. Incumbent Kate Brown (D) is term-limited.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2022 Oregon primaries set up competitive governor's race Oregon’s November gubernatorial election, which is usually a one-sided victory for the Democratic party, is setting up to be a competitive and contentious three-way race
Ballotpedia · May 18, 2022 Kotek wins Oregon Democratic primary for governor ina Kotek defeated Tobias Read and 13 other candidates in the May 17 Democratic primary for governor of Oregon. Incumbent Kate Brown (D) was term-limited and could not run for re-election.
WEKU · May 17, 2022 Here are the key primary election results from Oregon A term-limited Gov. Kate Brown means there's an open race for governor. And Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader faces a progressive challenger.