The rich are getting richer: Australia’s wealth divide continues to widen | Australia news
The wealth of Australia’s top 200 richest people is equivalent to almost a quarter of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), and researchers warn that if trends continue, wealth disparity will soon destroy any remaining vestiges of equality in Australian society. Research from the Australia Institute released on Tuesday found that the wealth of the […]
Australia’s Olympic Chief Blames ‘Sexism’ for Criticism of Female Breakdancer
Australia’s Olympic committee chair Anna Mears has hit back at criticism of Australia’s Olympic female breakdancer, claiming attacks on her much-criticised performance were driven by “sexism”. Mears’ attack came after a performance by Australian breakdancer Rachel Gunn was the subject of ridicule on social media. “I love Rachel,” Mears said, “and I think it’s really […]
Australia’s Michelle Jenneke ran Olympic hurdles with ruptured hamstring
The 2024 Olympics didn’t go as Australian track and field star Michelle Jenneke envisioned, but she’s proud of the perseverance she showed through the toughest periods of the Paris Games. Instagram Post Jenneke, who made headlines for her “shaking” stunt before the race, revealed on Thursday that she had run the women’s 100m hurdles repechage […]
Bishop stabbed by Islamic terrorist speaks out against Australia’s global censorship demands
Australian authorities appear hell-bent on suppressing video evidence of recent displays of anti-Christian hatred. Facebook has actively cooperated with Australia’s global censorship efforts, but Elon Musk’s X has indicated it will not respond. The resistance infuriated Australian authorities, who took legal action and one senator even declared that Musk should be jailed. Bishop Mar Mari […]
Elon Musk blasts Australia’s ‘censorship’ after X told to take down video
Elon Musk on Tuesday criticized Australia’s prime minister after a court ordered his social media company He argued that the country could end up controlling “the entire internet.” Musk came under fire from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other government officials last week for failing to delete a video showing a teenage boy stabbing two […]
Biden considers Australia’s plea to drop prosecution of Wikileaks founder
President Joe Biden said Wednesday he is considering a request from Australia to drop a decade-long push for the United States to prosecute WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for releasing a trove of classified U.S. documents. Ta. Australia has long called on the US to drop charges against Mr Assange, an Australian citizen who has resisted […]
Australia’s Left-Wing Govt. Celebrates Easter Sunday as ‘Transgender Day of Visibility’
Australia’s left-wing Labor government has joined US President Joe Biden in slamming “Transgender Day of Visibility” on Easter Sunday. Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong, the country’s first openly gay female MP, publicly affirmed this on behalf of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government. Their support comes despite Christianity remaining the largest single religion in Australia, with […]
Australia’s National Broadcaster Cancels Drag Queen Story Time After Public Furore
The taxpayer-funded Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) was forced to cancel a drag queen storytime session for children as young as three after opponents forced a withdrawal. The four-hour event, held on the outskirts of Sydney, New South Wales, was designed as a gateway to the city’s annual gay and lesbian Mardi Gras week. A drag […]