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The Great Barrier Reef remains off the United Nations’ World Heritage Committee (WHC) list of in-danger sites – the decision was made overnight at the 46th WHC session in India. Each year UNESCO reviews the latest research on the state of the Reef and assesses measures taken by Australian governments to protect and preserve the … Continued
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Quotes Attributable to ActionAid Australia Executive Director Michelle Higelin: “We are encouraged to see the Government promptly taking action following the announcement of the International Court of Justice’s historic opinion on the weekend,” said Ms Higelin. “The Court has made it clear that Israel must end its occupation of Palestine “as rapidly as possible”, and … Continued
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US Vice President Kamala Harris has already consolidated support among powerful Democrats as the likely nominee to run for President, raising a record $81 million in the 24 hours since Joe Biden stepped down. A Monash expert is available to talk about how her nomination will play out in the media, and how a female … Continued
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TOKYO, July 17, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., the operator of the world’s tallest freestanding broadcasting tower, TOKYO SKYTREE, opened “A Night at TOKYO SKYTREE,” a special web page introducing how to enjoy the facility at night in five languages (Japanese, English, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese and Korean), within the tower’s … Continued
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TOKYO, July 17, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — Special Events and Seminars Held for Two Weeks, with 50 Cabinet Ministers and Experts Invited from Relevant Countries, to Help Better Understand Pacific Island Nations and Challenges They Face – The Sasakawa Peace Foundation opened “The Pacific Island Nations Weeks” on July 8, 2024, with an opening … Continued
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The successful completion of novel community upgrades in Makassar, Indonesia, signals a potential new approach for millions living in urban informal settlements. 16 July 2024, Makassar – Today, residents in Makassar came together with Monash University (Australia) and Hasanuddin University (Indonesia) to celebrate the completion of community upgrades that aim to improve living conditions and enhance resilience in … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold public hearings today for its inquiry into the Agreement Between the Government of Australia and the Government of Papua New Guinea on a Framework for Closer Security Relations and its inquiry into the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Agreement relating to Supply Chain Resilience. On the Australia-Papua New Guinea (PNG) agreement, Committee … Continued
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TOKYO, July 5, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, announced that the company is holding “Pokemon Horizons: The Series ‘POKEMON in TOKYO SKYTREE,’” the first joint event of TOKYO SKYTREE and the TV anime Pokemon, from Tuesday, June 25, to Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Special website … Continued
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The UK election exit polls are predicting a Labour landslide, ending 14 years of Conservative government rule. A Monash expert is available to talk about what this election result means for the UK and the rest of Europe, as well as the rising popularity in Nigel Farage’s far right political party Reform. Monash-Warwick Alliance … Continued
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Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party and its allies received 33 per cent of the popular vote in the first round of France’s parliamentary elections. With the final round of voting taking place this weekend a Monash expert is available to discuss what the results will mean for France and the rest of Europe. … Continued
