• Tue, December 17, 2024

by: Sky News Australia

Victorian government to implement recommendations for construction crackdown after damning reports of CFMEU corruption

Contractors will be required to report criminal activity on Victorian government worksites in a new crackdown on construction industry corruption after damning reports arose about the Construction, Forestry,

by: Politico Europe

Britain's Winston Churchill shortage

LONDON — In 1974, the Tory MP and noted diarist Alan Clark declared himself "sick of Plymouth" — the town on England's south coast he represented for 18 years — and its "introspective, minuscule horizons."

by: Sydney Morning Herald

'Command and control': Labor's cuts to conservative think tank raises hackles

A think tank set to be one of the losers from the decision was several years ago named by Chinese officials in an infamous list of 14 grievances.

by: Florida Politics

Mike Caruso, John Snyder snag Chair positions for Palm Beach County

Republican Rep. Mike Caruso will serve as Chair for the Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee. Caruso will also serve as Vice Chair for the Higher Education Budget Subcommittee, making him the only Representative from Palm Beach and Broward counties to land two such posts.

by: MSN

'Ready to work with India': China ahead of key meet between Ajit Doval and Wang Yi

China and India are preparing for high-level talks aimed at improving bilateral relations. The meeting between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will focus on border issues, including finding a resolution to the boundary question.

by: MSN

Council leaders welcome devolution plans to 'unlock greater powers and resources'

The leaders of councils in the Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire say they are optimistic that they can work to progress proposals over devolution

by: MSN

Columbia County not moving forward with incorporation and consolidation as of now

Columbia County Board of Commissioners Chairman Doug Duncan released a statement Tuesday night regarding the commission's recent stance on incorporation and consolidation.

by: MSN

Pleasanton considering public safety cuts due to budget issues

On Tuesday night, leaders of one Tri-Valley city will be tackling similar budget issues to Oakland and San Francisco.

by: MSN

Canada Conservative likely to unseat Trudeau has Trump-like tendencies

The more Justin Trudeau falters, the more Pierre Poilievre presses forward: the Canadian prime minister's main conservative rival's antics, reminiscent of US President-elect Donald Trump, are a bit of a shock on Canada's normally polite political stage.

by: MSN

HTS gains a foothold on key sectors in Syria only 10-days after toppling Bashar al-Assad

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group is looking to restore life in Syria to pre-civil war times. The rebel group, which orchestrated the stunning downfall of president Bashar al-Assad, is continuing to push out messages of unity to a population severely scarred by decades of domestic division.

by: MSN

White House presses Congress to provide more authority to address drones in U.S. airspace

The White House wants Congress to pass legislation that would give greater authority to the federal, state and local governments to address drones that fly in U.S. airspace.

by: MSN

Trump's Cabinet And Key Jobs: Herschel Walker Picked For Ambassador Role

President-elect Donald Trump nominated former NFL player and Senate candidate Herschel Walker as ambassador to the Bahamas late Tuesday, the latest among a flurry of new appointments as Trump continues to fill out his administration.

by: MSN

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the Disruptors take over DC! PLUS, Vets defend Hegseth on the Hill | Will Cain Show

Senator Tommy Tuberville joins Will Cain to give an update on President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees as he sets to meet with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Plus, Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller discusses his push for Pete Hegseth on Capitol Hill.

by: MSN

Ankeny City Council appoints a new mayor to fill Mark Holm's vacancy

Bobbi Bentz will serve the remainder of former mayor Mark Holm's term and is the first woman to serve in the role.

by: MSN

The days of secrecy and dishonesty are over, says Sean Hannity

Fox News host Sean Hannity gives his take on the final weeks of President Biden's term on 'Hannity.' "Gold Shaw Farm is a dream in the making, nestled in Peacham, VT. Founded in 2016 by Morgan and Allison Gold, this 158-acre farm-in-progress is on a mission to become a thriving, regenerative homestead. Follow their journey on Wild Encounters!"

by: MSN

'Ridiculous lacking response' of government is reason for concerns over drones

State officials are asking for federal assistance in the investigation into mysterious drone sightings around New Jersey and New York. Rockland County executive Ed Day joins Katy Tur on residents' concerns and how he believes the government should be responding.

by: MSN

Donalds-Endorsed Disaster Tax Relief Bill Signed Into Law, Delivers Immediate Aid To Floridians

After two years of delays, the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 (H.R. 5863), endorsed by Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), has been signed into law by the President, providing crucial tax relief to disaster victims across the country,
  • Wed, December 18, 2024

by: The Globe and Mail

Ottawa's plan to secure border includes more dogs, drones and action to combat fentanyl trade

Newly appointed Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc hesitant to say if the measures would be enough to lift Donald Trump's vow to impose 25-per-cent tariffs on imports from Canada

by: Yahoo

Musk in talks over Reform UK donation, says Farage

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and the party's new treasurer Nick Candy have met US billionaire Elon Musk at Donald Trump's Florida retreat. The party said the pair had "learned a great deal from Musk about the Trump ground game" during an hour-long meeting at Mar-A-Lago on Monday.

by: India Today

Binaca Geetmala and the Kishore Kumar-Indira Gandhi rift that led to his ban

Binaca Geetmala, the iconic radio show that defined Indian music for over 40 years, found itself mired in politics during the 1975 Emergency, when a Kishore Kumar-Indira Gandhi rift led to a radio ban on the voice of the King of Bollywood playback singing.

by: Jewish Insider

How Australia went from 'goldene medina' to 'vitriol and vilification' of Jews

The number of antisemitic events in Australia spiked this month, and the response from the authorities, especially in Victoria, has been viewed as lackluster by much of the Jewish community, leaving t

by: CNN

How Trump's lawyer could steer the Supreme Court on abortion and trans rights

President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be the government's top lawyer before the Supreme Court burst on the national scene about a year ago and is best known for winning Trump immunity from prosecution for election subversion.

by: Politico Europe

Elon Musk is 'right behind us,' boasts Farage

Brexiteer says X owner was 'very generous with his time' in Mar-a-Lago meeting — and floats prospect of snaring some Musk cash.

by: The Daily Telegraph

Musk considering Reform donation to avoid economic 'catastrophe' under Labour, suggests Tice

Party's deputy leader says Tesla and X boss recognises UK economy is 'in a terrible state' and 'wants Britain to do well'

by: The Independent

Trump claims Liz Cheney 'could be in a lot of trouble' over Jan 6 probe and makes ex-NFL star ambassador: Live

Meanwhile, Trump has announced two more nominees to his incoming administration, naming Florida philanthropist Nicole McGraw as the the next US ambassador to Croatia and, more surprisingly, ex-NFL star and failed Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker as ambassador to the Bahamas.

by: The Hill

Here's what made the cut in Congress' 1,500-page government funding deal

Congress on Tuesday rolled out its last major funding deal of the year and is expected to move quickly to try to pass it ahead of a Friday government shutdown deadline. The bill, which is more

by: The Daily Telegraph

Timeline of hypocrisy: how Labour betrayed Waspi women

Labour has been accused of "betraying" millions of women who lost out over changes to the state pension, after refusing to pay a penny in compensation. Liz Kendall, secretary of state for work and pensions,

by: MSN

SP MLA Ragini Sonkar's viral speech in UP assembly, questions Yogi government on privatization

During the question hour in the UP Assembly, SP MLA Ragini Sonkar raised the issue of electricity and asked many questions related to it to the Yogi government of the state.

by: MSN

New fears Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council could be like 'Turkeys at Christmas' and scrapped

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by: MSN

Kiren Rijiju defends Amit Shah's remarks; says 'clearly showed sense of our reverence for Ambedkar...'

Amid Opposition protest against Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused the Congress of insulting BR Ambedkar, not giving him Bharat Ratna and alleged they defeated him twice in polls as part of a conspiracy.

by: MSN

Keir Starmer sees another pledge in tatters - and it's one he actually meant to keep

Sir Keir Starmer has become famous for his voluntary and prolific U-turns, but on this occasion it looks as though his hand has been forced.

by: MSN

WASPI campaigners brand Government's ruling out of compensation 'bizarre and unjustified'

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said the Government does not believe paying a flat rate to women at a cost of up to £10.5 billion would be a fair or proportionate use of taxpayers' money.

by: MSN

Israeli foreign minister has 'had enough' of Penny Wong

Sky News host James Macpherson says Israel's foreign minister has "had enough" of Penny Wong. The strained relationship between Israel and Australia has reached new heights following a fiery confrontation between Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her Israeli counterpart.

by: MSN

NSA Ajit Doval And Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Discuss Restoring India-China Ties, Peace On Borders

Beijing: India, China Special Representatives for the border mechanism, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met here on Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including management of peace and tranquillity along LAC and restoration of bilateral ties frozen for over four years due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

by: MSN

Deal to Avert Government Shutdown Includes $110 Billion in Disaster, Farm Aid

Party leaders want to pair stopgap bill with disaster relief ahead of possible government shutdown this weekend.

by: MSN

Waspi women criticise 'bizarre and unjustified' as they are denied compensation

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by: MSN

Salvini's migrant verdict to test balance between rights and security in Italy

Matteo Salvini, Italy's deputy prime minister, faces a possible six-year prison term if a court finds him guilty on Friday of kidnapping a boat full of migrants who were held offshore Italy for almost three weeks in 2019.

by: MSN

Assam: Unsafe water and poor roads, Bhittorpowai villagers plead for government intervention

Residents of Bhittorpowai Gaon Panchayat under Dirok Tea Estate in the 83 Number Margherita Constituency continue to face deprivation of fundamental necessities, despite being part of an established electoral region.

by: MSN

Major change to bin collections and recycling in England coming in just three months

Households around England will be given new bins for a huge change in waste management involving a new policy for recycling and waste collection in England

by: MSN

Priyanka Gandhi's bag creates a stir in politics, listen to what the Congress MP says in answer to the questions | ABP News

Anchor: 'Priyanka Gandhi's politics and style, opponents are not able to ignore even if they want to. 'From Adani to Palestine', this is Priyanka's political claim which is making the BJP angry. Ever since the members of the Gandhi family are doing politics,

by: MSN

Waspi women slam Government's 'bizarre and unjustified' no compensation decision

Waspi women criticise 'bizarre and unjustified' ruling out of compensation - The Government said a blanket compensation scheme for Waspi women, which could cost taxpayers up to £10.5 billion, cannot be justified.

by: MSN

German election: CDU manifesto proposes rightward shift on migration and strong support for Ukraine

Germany's largest opposition party is heavily favoured to form a government after snap elections slated for February 2025. View on euronews

by: MSN

Albanese government has 'no spending restraint'

KPMG Chief Economist Brendan Rynne has criticised the Albanese government for having "no spending restraint". Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher have handed down the government's Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.

by: MSN

Brit's said for huge council tax rise - without a referendum - and it can't be stopped

Households are set to face a staggering council tax rise as part of Labour's new policing plan, with households facing increases of up to £14 per person next year

by: MSN

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

Experts are split on whether that overlap in public opinion is a good or bad thing for Musk's businesses or for Trump's politics. But it could have ... and working at the job of having to fire government employees ... as a shareholder, I'm paying ...

by: MSN

Trump sues Des Moines Register and Iowa pollster, escalating attacks on media

Trump's lawsuit claims a poll by Ann Selzer for the Des Moines Register that incorrectly found he was behind in Iowa amounted to consumer fraud.

by: MSN

Gerakan, Pas, and Bersatu have differences but will stay united in PN - Dominic Lau

According to him, although Bersatu, Pas, and Gerakan had different missions, these differences would not lead to major conflicts that could result in Gerakan leaving PN. Dominic w

by: MSN

AIMIM to protest if scholarships and fee reimbursement dues of BC, SC, ST, and minority students are not cleared

The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has warned the ruling Congress government that the party will take to the streets if scholarship and fee reimbursement dues of Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes,

Victorian government to implement recommendations for construction crackdown after damning reports of CFMEU corruption

Contractors will be required to report criminal activity on Victorian government worksites in a new crackdown on construction industry corruption after damning reports arose about the Construction, Forestry,
The Victorian government has decided to implement all 23 recommendations from a report aimed at tackling corruption within the construction industry, particularly focusing on the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU). This decision follows a series of damning reports highlighting issues like extortion, threats, and violence linked to the union. The recommendations include the establishment of a new construction industry watchdog, the introduction of mandatory training for union officials, and the empowerment of the Victorian Building Authority to oversee union activities more stringently. Additionally, there will be increased penalties for illegal phoenixing, where companies are liquidated to avoid debts, and measures to prevent union officials from coercing workers into joining the union or engaging in unlawful industrial actions. The government's move aims to restore integrity and safety in the construction sector, which has been plagued by union-related misconduct.

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