Category Archives: Social Affairs
‘I was scared I’d lose my son’: United Airlines wrongly accuses father of molesting child
Police detained and questioned a man after a United Airlines flight attendant reported to authorities that he had placed his hand close to a young boy’s genitals during the flight. Henry Amador-Batten was travelling home to North Carolina with his five-year-old son, Ben,
‘I was scared I’d lose my son’: United Airlines wrongly accuses father of molesting child
Police detained and questioned a man after a United Airlines flight attendant reported to authorities that he had placed his hand close to a young boy’s genitals during the flight. Henry Amador-Batten was travelling home to North Carolina with his five-year-old son, Ben,
Cassandra Sainsbury’s living hell in Colombia’s ‘worst possible’ prison
Cassandra Sainsbury is living in “harsh”, “undignifying” conditions in the confines of Colombia’s largest, heavily overpopulated women’s prison while she awaits her trial. The 22-year-old Adelaide woman was arrested for allegedly carrying 18 packages of cocaine, amounting to 5.8kg, at
Cassandra Sainsbury’s living hell in Colombia’s ‘worst possible’ prison
Cassandra Sainsbury is living in “harsh”, “undignifying” conditions in the confines of Colombia’s largest, heavily overpopulated women’s prison while she awaits her trial. The 22-year-old Adelaide woman was arrested for allegedly carrying 18 packages of cocaine, amounting to 5.8kg, at
Coles ditches ‘I’m free’ slogan after worker complaints
Coles has withdrawn its “I’m free” hand-held signs after female employees complained of being sexually harassed by customers making derogatory comments. The supermarket giant pushed the “I’m Free” slogan as part of its Easter campaign to promote additional checkouts being opened during
Coles ditches ‘I’m free’ slogan after worker complaints
Coles has withdrawn its “I’m free” hand-held signs after female employees complained of being sexually harassed by customers making derogatory comments. The supermarket giant pushed the “I’m Free” slogan as part of its Easter campaign to promote additional checkouts being opened during
Swearing Q&A granny shuts down anti-euthanasia claims
An elderly woman has called “bulls**t” on claims that likened euthanasia to “intentional killing” in response to her Q&A plea for the right to die. The 81-year-old and her 90-year-old husband, Ron, told the Q&A panel they intended to seek some form
Swearing Q&A granny shuts down anti-euthanasia claims
An elderly woman has called “bulls**t” on claims that likened euthanasia to “intentional killing” in response to her Q&A plea for the right to die. The 81-year-old and her 90-year-old husband, Ron, told the Q&A panel they intended to seek some form
Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s absence sparks agreement on Q&A amid freedom of speech debate
The Q&A panellists launched into an emotive discussion around freedom of speech, largely powered by the absence of controversial anti-Islamic activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali who was due to appear as a member of Monday night’s panel. While the exact “security concerns”, among other reasons,
Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s absence sparks agreement on Q&A amid freedom of speech debate
The Q&A panellists launched into an emotive discussion around freedom of speech, largely powered by the absence of controversial anti-Islamic activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali who was due to appear as a member of Monday night’s panel. While the exact “security concerns”, among other reasons,
Leaks reveal Peter Dutton’s push for postal vote on same-sex marriage
Cabinet minister Peter Dutton has reportedly proposed a “voluntary postal vote” to settle Australia’s stance on same-sex marriage. Mr Dutton is believed to be working behind-the-scenes for an alternative path which could see gay marriage legalised in Australia, according to Fairfax
Leaks reveal Peter Dutton’s push for postal vote on same-sex marriage
Cabinet minister Peter Dutton has reportedly proposed a “voluntary postal vote” to settle Australia’s stance on same-sex marriage. Mr Dutton is believed to be working behind-the-scenes for an alternative path which could see gay marriage legalised in Australia, according to Fairfax
McDonald’s staff subjected to unpaid ‘compulsory cleaning’
Teenage McDonald’s workers have been exploited at a Brisbane store, instructed to complete three hours of unpaid “compulsory cleaning” at the threat of having their hours cut back. The parent of a former employee, who wished to remain anonymous to protect
McDonald’s staff subjected to unpaid ‘compulsory cleaning’
Teenage McDonald’s workers have been exploited at a Brisbane store, instructed to complete three hours of unpaid “compulsory cleaning” at the threat of having their hours cut back. The parent of a former employee, who wished to remain anonymous to protect
Why Coopers boycott may be bad for same-sex marriage
The Coopers boycott in response to the Bible Society’s video about marriage equality has stifled free speech and done little to add to the debate, a leading human rights expert says. The Bible Society video featured Liberal federal politicians Tim Wilson and Andrew
Why Coopers boycott may be bad for same-sex marriage
The Coopers boycott in response to the Bible Society’s video about marriage equality has stifled free speech and done little to add to the debate, a leading human rights expert says. The Bible Society video featured Liberal federal politicians Tim Wilson and Andrew
‘We’re deeply sorry’: Coopers Brewery says it supports gay marriage amid boycott
Coopers Brewery says it supports marriage equality and did not mean to make light of the issue amid furore over a promotional video that was accused of spreading an “anti same-sex marriage” sentiment. Pubs across Australia have begun boycotting Coopers beer after the
‘We’re deeply sorry’: Coopers Brewery says it supports gay marriage amid boycott
Coopers Brewery says it supports marriage equality and did not mean to make light of the issue amid furore over a promotional video that was accused of spreading an “anti same-sex marriage” sentiment. Pubs across Australia have begun boycotting Coopers beer after the
Workers feeling ‘worthless’ after slash to penalty rates
Workers from the hospitality, retail, fast food and pharmaceutical industries have responded with outrage to the Fair Work Commission’s ruling to slash Sunday penalty rates for more than 700,000 Australians. Brisbane retail worker Zoe Waller told The New Daily that the reduction
Workers feeling ‘worthless’ after slash to penalty rates
Workers from the hospitality, retail, fast food and pharmaceutical industries have responded with outrage to the Fair Work Commission’s ruling to slash Sunday penalty rates for more than 700,000 Australians. Brisbane retail worker Zoe Waller told The New Daily that the reduction
Bid to sack Yassmin Abdel-Magied after controversial Q&A comments
The public attack on Muslim youth activist Yassmin Abdel-Magied over her views on Sharia law has intensified with the launch of a campaign calling for her ABC employment contract to be terminated. Right-wing Altcon News Group’s online petition in support of the
Bid to sack Yassmin Abdel-Magied after controversial Q&A comments
The public attack on Muslim youth activist Yassmin Abdel-Magied over her views on Sharia law has intensified with the launch of a campaign calling for her ABC employment contract to be terminated. Right-wing Altcon News Group’s online petition in support of the
All bets are off
A VCAT finding that has overruled Cardinia Shire Council’s decision to retain the shire’s current number of poker machines may “open the floodgates” to applications for more machines, according to councillors. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) found that
All bets are off
A VCAT finding that has overruled Cardinia Shire Council’s decision to retain the shire’s current number of poker machines may “open the floodgates” to applications for more machines, according to councillors. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) found that
Paky beating its drug habit
New crime figures have revealed drug dealing and trafficking offences almost halved across Cardinia over the past year, dropping by 52 per cent in Pakenham alone. The greatest reduction in drug offending has been among teenage boys; 22 recorded incidents down
Paky beating its drug habit
New crime figures have revealed drug dealing and trafficking offences almost halved across Cardinia over the past year, dropping by 52 per cent in Pakenham alone. The greatest reduction in drug offending has been among teenage boys; 22 recorded incidents down
Half of teen girls report discrimination
Almost one in two girls from Cardinia shire aged between 15 and 19 experienced gender-based discrimination this year, a youth report has revealed. The annual Mission Australia youth survey reported that about 44 per cent of girls were discriminated against
Half of teen girls report discrimination
Almost one in two girls from Cardinia shire aged between 15 and 19 experienced gender-based discrimination this year, a youth report has revealed. The annual Mission Australia youth survey reported that about 44 per cent of girls were discriminated against
Alcohol not fuelling family violence, says report
Alcohol use associated with family violence related crimes in Cardinia shire is lower than the state average, according to a recent report. Pakenham Senior Sergeant Nathan Prowd said he was surprised that about 9 per cent of family violence perpetrators
Alcohol not fuelling family violence, says report
Alcohol use associated with family violence related crimes in Cardinia shire is lower than the state average, according to a recent report. Pakenham Senior Sergeant Nathan Prowd said he was surprised that about 9 per cent of family violence perpetrators
One-year-olds depressed
A Berwick perinatal care centre has revealed it is common to see one-year-old babies who are depressed as a result of exposure to family violence ‘in utero’ during a mother’s pregnancy. This is one of the many long-term dangers to
One-year-olds depressed
A Berwick perinatal care centre has revealed it is common to see one-year-old babies who are depressed as a result of exposure to family violence ‘in utero’ during a mother’s pregnancy. This is one of the many long-term dangers to
Ministry of defence
“They wanted me to be a spy but in the end it was decided that it would be against the Geneva Convention to have a chaplain as a spy.” Australia’s first female military chaplain Wendy Snook tells ALANA MITCHELSON how
Ministry of defence
“They wanted me to be a spy but in the end it was decided that it would be against the Geneva Convention to have a chaplain as a spy.” Australia’s first female military chaplain Wendy Snook tells ALANA MITCHELSON how
Listening to their needs
For almost 40 years, Neville Muir has been quietly working to assist thousands of deaf children in developing countries to gain an education and empower them to live productive and fulfilling lives, ALANA MITCHELSON reports. Beaconsfield’s Neville Muir has come
Listening to their needs
For almost 40 years, Neville Muir has been quietly working to assist thousands of deaf children in developing countries to gain an education and empower them to live productive and fulfilling lives, ALANA MITCHELSON reports. Beaconsfield’s Neville Muir has come
Electronic waste equals jobs
Ground has been broken for the development of an e-waste facility in Officer, creating jobs for the shire’s disadvantaged. The Outlook-run e-waste facility would help divert discarded electronic appliances such as mobile phones, computers, and televisions from being dumped in
Electronic waste equals jobs
Ground has been broken for the development of an e-waste facility in Officer, creating jobs for the shire’s disadvantaged. The Outlook-run e-waste facility would help divert discarded electronic appliances such as mobile phones, computers, and televisions from being dumped in
Call for improved bus service
Ageing residents from Pakenham’s northern fringe fearing isolation have called for an extension of bus route 925 due to the lack of public transport five kilometres north of the township. For 72-year-old Barbara Paterson, walking to the closest bus stop
Call for improved bus service
Ageing residents from Pakenham’s northern fringe fearing isolation have called for an extension of bus route 925 due to the lack of public transport five kilometres north of the township. For 72-year-old Barbara Paterson, walking to the closest bus stop
Alana Mitchelson 