Head of Australia’s therapeutic goods regulator appointed Chair of international regulatory coalition

TGA Professor Tony Lawler, Head of Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has been elected Chair of ICMRA, the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities. Professor Lawler was elected to a 3-year term by ICMRA members...

‘Rape, sexual violence’: women in Australia’s military sue government

Women in Australia’s defence forces (ADF) launched a class-action lawsuit on Friday alleging widespread and systematic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination. The case was served against the Australian government on behalf of women...

Australia’s humanitarian rhetoric is undermined by its own laws 

Australia champions humanitarian principles on the world stage, but at home, our laws make delivering aid nearly impossible. (EPA/ERDEM SAHIN) In recent years, Australia has positioned itself as a global humanitarian leader, engaging on the world...

Albanese bears blame for weakened nature laws

No way with USA The main use of an AUKUS sub is to fire missiles at an enemy city or warship. This can already be done now by launching a missile from a Stealth bomber, an underwater, unmanned drone, or an underground coastal bunker. All of these...

Decoding e-Commerce Laws, e-Gazette, e-Contracts and Misanthropy: India’s First Mass Surveillance, Mass Spying and Unending Census Case -Part 13

(But persons who possess neither faith nor knowledge, and who are of an indecisive nature, suffer a downfall) (For the indecisive souls, there is no happiness either in this world or the next.) - Chapter 4, Verse 40, The Bhagavad Gita “When the...

‘This is Australia, not India’: Woman faces backlash for calling Sydney Diwali lights a threat to Western culture

An Australian woman has come under intense online criticism after posting that Diwali light displays in a Sydney suburb represent a threat to Western culture. Social media users slammed an Australian woman who opposed Diwali decorations, calling...

Vietnam-Australia alliance drives biosecurity innovation in pig farming

As African swine fever continues to threaten Vietnam’s pig industry, the Vietnam National Innovation Alliance for Pig Biosecurity is intensifying efforts to safeguard livestock health and farmer livelihoods. On October 23, the alliance convened a...

Australian politician identifies person of interest in missing British girl case

A person, whose trial over the disappearance of a British toddler more than 50 years ago collapsed, has been identified by an Australian politician. Cheryl Grimmer, aged three, was kidnapped from a changing area after spending a morning at the...

B.C.'s attorney general hopes new bail law can prevent further partner violence

VICTORIA — British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma says she is hopeful that new bail legislation introduced by the federal government will prevent a repeat of the events that led to death of a Kelowna woman. VICTORIA — British Columbia...

Business to Coalition: Don’t leave environment law to Labor and Greens

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Coalition should give the private sector the investment certainty it craves by backing the overhaul of Australia’s environmental laws, amid business concerns the proposed changes go too far and the...

Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest

Speaking at the UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law's 2025 conference on Thursday, Mr de Kretser praised some recent moves to protect refugee rights, including granting permanent protection to people on temporary visas.

Queensland premier backs puberty blocker pause with legal challenge underway

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has backed a controversial state health service directive to pause puberty blockers, as a judge weighs up whether it was issued unlawfully. David Rosengren, the Queensland Health director-general, issued the ban...

2025 AIBC Address: strengthening Australia-India ties

Reading Time: 3 minutes The 2025 annual address and gala dinner of the Australia India Business Council (AIBC), at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney, drew a full house – political leaders, diplomats, industry figures, and members of the...

Public to be consulted by December on new law to regulate vet sector in Singapore

SINGAPORE – The public will be consulted by end-2025 on new legislation to penalise errant veterinarians and regulate Singapore’s growing vet sector. Making the announcement on Oct 24, Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan said the...

'We Must Preserve Our...': Australian Woman Calls Diwali Lights 'Threat' To Western Culture; Sparks Outrage

'We Must Preserve Our..': Australian Woman Calls Diwali Lights 'Threat' To Western Culture; Sparks Outrage (Image Source - X) A social media post by an Australian woman has sparked widespread outrage online after she criticised Diwali celebrations...

Lake Victoria Gold Reports Continued Barrick Exploration Success at Tembo-Area Licences

Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – October 24, 2025) – Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) (“LVG” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on the Q2 2025...

No love yet for Labor’s plan to upgrade environmental protection laws

Environment Minister Murray Watt says the Opposition and the Greens should study his EPBC bill before criticising it. Photo: Murray Watt. Labor looks set for a tougher time than it had hoped for in getting its environmental protection legislation...

WA prisoners who dined on guinea pigs from animal shelter did not break law, investigation finds

Prisoners who dined on guinea pigs they sourced from an animal shelter where on work release did nothing illegal. The Department of Justice conducted an investigation into the incident after a prison officer found guinea pig caucuses in a fridge...

Victoria’s Resources In Limelight

Victoria’s critical minerals and gold potential have been highlighted on the world stage this week. The Resources Victoria team has been busy at the the International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC) in Sydney, showcasing the many...

Victoria University & Westjustice partner to drive social impact in Melbourne’s west

Victoria University Victoria University (VU) and Westjustice have today announced a new partnership to deliver meaningful social impact and new economic opportunities for the people of Melbourne’s west. As part of the new Memorandum of...