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From ‘convict stain’ to badge of honour: Tasmania’s early criminals inspire celebrated musical
In Vandemonian Lags, Mick Thomas, Tim Rogers and a cast of musicians bring Lutruwita/Tasmania’s past to life with songs and ‘ripping yarns’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn 1802 Martha Hayes was transported from England to what was then called Van Diemen’s Land, accompanying her convict mother. The teenager was the first white female to set foot in the new colony and, having become pregnant on the voyage,...
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ABC and SBS gender pay gaps revealed as public sector wage data released for the first time
Commonwealth employees had significantly smaller pay gap than private sector average, while ABC ahead of national median but behind other news outlets, including SBSAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe gender pay gap at more than 100 commonwealth public sector employers, including the ABC, has been laid bare for the first time, with the national...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Ryanair tells flight attendants to repay salary rises
The Irish airline is pursuing members of a Spanish union to hand back up to 3,000 following a ruling.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Director-General’s Award for Global Health given to Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck and Professor Sir Brian Greenwood
In recognition of their lifetime achievements in global health, specifically in malaria elimination and beyond, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has given his Award for Global Health this year to Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck and Professor Sir Brian Greenwood. The Director-General’s Award for Global Health, established in 2019, was conferred during the High-Level segment on Tuesday, 20 May, at the...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UK suspends trade talks with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlers
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday the suspension of free trade negotiations with Israel and new sanctions on West Bank settlements.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Battery giant expects China truck market to be 50% electric by 2028
CATL founder Robin Zeng’s forecast heralds sweeping disruption of global market in heavy goods vehicles
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UEFA Europa League final: Man Utd vs Tottenham – Start, team news, lineups
Manchester United play Tottenham Hotspur in Europa League final as both teams look to end an awful season on a high.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Can the EU do enough to attract scientists to work in its countries?
Europe is home to more thantwomillion researchers and the bloc wants to attract many more, especially after restrictions imposed by the US government on the scientific community. Will the "Choose Europe" initiative be enough to make the EU a world leader in science?
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Hungary Withdrawals From International Criminal Court Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
Previously, only Burundi and the Philippines had withdrawn from this tribunal. On Tuesday, Hungary’s Parliament approved the country’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), in response to the tribunal’s decision to charge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with war crimes in Gaza. RELATED: Thousands Protest in Jerusalem Against Netanyahu’s “Anti-Democratic” Decision to Oust Shin […]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Cruise ship Star Voyager to make Hong Kong its home port from June to November
Operator making a comeback in Asia following the bankruptcy of Genting Hong Kong in 2022 due to pandemic.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Sudan: UN Expert Urges End to Attacks on Sudan's Civilian Infrastructure
[allAfrica] Geneva -- The designated UN expert on human rights in Sudan, Radhouane Nouicer, has expressed deep concern at the recent intensification of drone strikes and the expansion of the conflict to the Red Sea state in eastern Sudan.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence
Accord aims to prevent repeat of disjointed response and international disarray that surrounded COVID-19 pandemic.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:IN PHOTOS | Chelsea Flower Show blooms with royals, celebs
Running from May 20 to 24, the Chelsea Gardening Show by the Royal Horticultural Society in the U.K. sees garden designers competing to earn coveted bronze, silver or gold medals with their imaginative landscapes and floral displays.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:China’s Xi doubles down on self-reliance, rallying officials to bolster manufacturing
Call comes during the president’s visit to a bearings factory in Henan province, as China remains locked in a trade and tech rivalry with the United States.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Israel to allow dozens of aid trucks into Gaza each day, government says
The Israeli government enabled UN aid trucks to enter the Strip on Tuesday amid international pressure over a blockade that has been in place since March.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Will a China-US Tug of War Ensue Over Rakhine State?
Growing U.S. interest in Myanmar’s Rakhine State could prompt China to ramp up its backing for the military junta in Naypyidaw.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:China Expresses Willingness to Support Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Beijing is open to cooperating with the international community in negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said her country is willing to support dialogue between Russia and Ukraine as a path toward achieving a lasting and fair peace agreement between the two countries. RELATED: China Denounces U.S. Protectionism […]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU will move ahead with new sanctions on Russia without US
A phone call between Donald Trump and European leaders exposed America's unwillingness to move forward with sanctions against Russia.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UK halts Israel trade talks amid Gaza conflict, imposes sanctions over West Bank
The announcement came after UK PM Keir Starmer criticised Israel, calling the suffering of children in Gaza “utterly intolerable” and reiterated his call for a ceasefire.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:NC Fires a Disaster Relief Subcontractor Founded by Former ReBuild NC Boss
The North Carolina Division of Emergency Management last week fired a subcontractor that had been founded by top officials at ReBuild NC, the now discredited state agency that botched response efforts after hurricanes Matthew and Florence in 2016 and 2018. The company, PathBuilt, had been hired to work on disaster recovery in western North Carolina. […]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s unemployment rate hits 2-year high of 3.4%
Construction and financing sectors notably affected as experts warn of further increases to the rate throughout the year.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:How the End of World War II Changed Mongolia’s Fate
The events surrounding the end of WWII cemented Mongolia's national independence and sovereignty.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Libya: Civilians Caught in Militia Clashes
Click to expand Image Boys walk past a damaged armored vehicle of an armed group after heavy clashes between militias rocked the capital and resulted in civilian casualties and destruction of homes, Tripoli, Libya, May 14, 2025. 2025 AP Photo/Yousef Murad (Beirut) – Rival armed groups and quasi-state forces inLibya failed to protect civilians during clashes in Tripoli last week, leading to civilian deaths and damage...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UK and European Union agree to post-Brexit reset deal
The U.K. and European Union finally agreed to reset relations Monday after Britain's acrimonious exit from the EU in 2020.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:European Union Approves 17th Sanction Package Against Russia
The new sanctions target the ‘Shadow Fleet’ and energy revenues. On Tuesday, the Council of the European Union approved its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting 189 vessels of the “Shadow Fleet” that help circumvent restrictions on Russian oil. RELATED: United Russia Party Says War Veterans To Hold 10% of Seats in Local Elections […]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s CUHK eyes scholars from US amid higher education turmoil in country
Institution president Dennis Lo also says tariff tensions between China and US have driven up prices of equipment, chemicals.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Beijing’s hold over rare metals, China cuts mortgage rate benchmark: SCMP daily highlights
From China’s grip on the global supply of rare minerals to Beijing cutting a key mortgage rate, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Which EU country seizes the highest amount of fake goods?
EU customs officers reported significant volumes of counterfeit goods that pose health and safety issues.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:What does the blackout in Spain, Portugal tell us about renewables?
Last month's power outage in Spain and Portugal has prompted questions over the stability of solar and wind. In its wake, debates around the phasing out of nuclear energy have been reignited.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:What the blackout in Spain, Portugal says about renewables
The recent power outage in Spain and Portugal has raised questions about the stability of solar and wind power. It also reignited the debate around the phasing out of nuclear energy.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:World Press Photo suspends Nick Ut’s credit for iconic 'Napalm Girl' Vietnam War image
The haunting image, seen around the world and hailed as a defining symbol of the Vietnam War’s horrors, is once again under scrutiny as questions resurface about who actually took the photograph.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:India’s stock market rated above Japan and China by more fund managers: survey
Fund managers are confident that India will benefit more from the US-China trade war, according to the Bank of America Securities survey.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump’s trade war is cracking the West’s unity, former Chinese envoy says
Wu Hailong tells Global Prosperity Summit that fault lines are emerging between US and allies that could reshape the international order.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU budget chief soothes farmers fears over funding changes
The EU Budget Commissioner reassured farmers that no decision has been made yet regarding the structure of the next long-term EU budget, acknowledging their concerns about threatening agricultural funding.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:French police launch prison hunt for mini Chinese-made phones
The phones, no bigger than a cigarette-lighter, were being used to mastermind crimes from inside jail.
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