Social Issues
Harvey Norman Fined $35 Million for ‘Seriously Misleading’ Ads
A general view of Harvey Norman signage after the business was deemed essential in Wellington, New Zealand, on April 09, 2020. Hagen Hopkins/Getty...
Torres Strait Islanders Argue Government Owes Climate Duty of Care in Court Appeal
The Federal Court of Australia building is seen in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 16, 2025. Hilary Wardaugh/AFP via Getty ImagesCommunity leaders from the...
Chinese Regime Widely Monitors Public Wi-Fi in China to Expand Surveillance; Expert Advises Against Connecting
The Chinese communist regime is expanding internet surveillance on public Wi-Fi in places such as libraries, hotels, and shopping malls. Chinese made routers...
Federal Court Recognises Shared Native Title on Disputed Cape York Land
An image showing the disputed area marked by a blue outline. Courtesy of the Federal Court of AustraliaThe Federal Court has ruled that...
Campaigners Urge Labor to Restore Definition of ‘Man’ and ‘Woman’ to Sex Discrimination Act
ADELAIDE, Australia—Politicians, campaigners and supporters gathered on the steps of South Australia’s Parliament House over the weekend, calling on the Albanese government to...
Government Trials New Mobile Alert System to Cut Reliance on Telcos
Pedestrians in central Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 19, 2026. David Gray/AFP via Getty ImagesA nationwide test of a new emergency warning system is...
Taiwan Officials Warn Beijing Is Turning Taiwan’s Political Divisions Into Distrust
Beijing does not need to convince the Taiwanese people to trust communist China if it can weaken their trust in one another and...
Flood Survivors in Southern China Describe Days of Hunger as Volunteers Struggle to Deliver Aid
Residents trapped by catastrophic flooding in southern China’s Guangxi region survived for days on rainwater and tree leaves after reservoir failures unleashed torrents...
