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Friday, November 3, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Hume Highway cut by bushfire, temperature records tumble as east coast swelters
The main highway between Sydney and Canberra was cut by a bushfire and parts of New South Wales reached 40 degrees Celsius in September for the first time on record.
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service [RFS] said the blaze at Paddy’s River, near Wingello, crossed the highway and was out of control.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
How the postal ballot will work: SAME-SEX MARRIAGE POSTAL BALLOT
FACTS ABOUT THE SAME-SEX MARRIAGE POSTAL BALLOT:
* Envelopes will be posted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics from September 12, with responses due by November 7 and a result announced on November 15.
* The electoral roll will close on August 24.
* Survey forms will include the question “Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?” and voters will tick a “yes” or “no” box. Other marks on the form (such as a “1” in one box, or an “x” in one box) will be counted, so long as the preference of the voter is clear.
* Campaign material from political parties and other organisations will not need any authorisation details. That is, the source of the material need not be disclosed to voters because it is not being conducted under electoral laws.
* If people feel aggrieved by campaign material the following laws apply: Broadcasting Services Act (requires particulars where political material is broadcast on radio and television); Criminal Code (it is an offence to urge violence against groups or members of groups); civil and criminal penalties in state and territory laws; Telecommunications and Postal Services Act (offences against the use of telephone and postal services to menace or harass, or to use the services of Australia Post in such a way as to be regarded as offensive).
* The government has made it clear it wants campaigners to take part with courtesy and respect.
* Allowing only a single response per envelope will mitigate against problems with the papers being copied.
* If voters do not receive a ballot paper for whatever reason, or mess one up and require another, contact the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
* If political parties spend money on campaigning, or receive donations, the “usual rules” under the Electoral Act will apply.
* Ballot paper scrutineers for both sides of the argument will be able to be appointed by members of the House of Representatives and senators.
* There will be a call centre for defence personnel on deployment.
* Australians overseas, who are on the electoral roll, and have registered as an overseas voter and provided their overseas address, will receive all the necessary documentation to enable them to vote at their overseas address.
* The Australian Statistician will declare the final result. It won’t require a writ like an election.
(Source: Finance Minister Mathias Cormann.)
Source: How the postal ballot will work | Perth Now
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Ukraine police prevent second cyber attack: minister
Ukrainian cyber police have blocked the second cyber attack against Ukraine, Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said on Wednesday.
Experts are still trying to establish who was behind an attack by a malware virus that crippled computer systems at major companies around the world.
Ukrainian intelligence officials and security firms have said some of the initial infections from that attack were spread via a malicious update issued by M.E.Doc, charges the company’s owners deny.
Avakov said on Facebook the latest attack was launched at 1.40 p.m. Kiev time (1040 GMT) and was scheduled to peak at 4 p.m. (1300 GMT).
He said that, until 3 p.m. (1200 GMT), cyber police blocked the mailing and activation of the virus from the servers of the information system M.E.Doc.
“The attack was stopped. The servers were removed along with cyber criminals impact’s traces obviously rooted from Russian Federation,” Avakov said.
Source: Ukraine police prevent second cyber attack: minister | Reuters
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Love Island sofa sex, another 2 couples get steamy under the sheets in raunchiest yet
And in another explicit scene, Olivia Attwood, 26, performed a sex act on Chris Hughes, 24, while their fellow islanders Montana Brown, 21, and Alex Beattie, 22, got steamy in the villa’s private room, called The Hideaway, as ratings for the ITV2 show soar to record levels.
Producers had been desperate to trigger more sex on TV after separating couples for 48 hours in a bid to increase their lust for each other.
A TV insider said: “Love Island bosses are delighted with the results – the housemates are now romping all over the place.
“There was a concern over the lack of sexual action on the show this year which sparked the format change.
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Ariana Grande’s One Love Manchester concert in limbo after London terror attack
As of yesterday, One Love Manchester, the benefit concert being led by Grande, was set to go ahead despite terror attacks at London Bridge and Borough Market.
The concert, at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, was to honour the victims and families affected by the May 22 suicide bombing at Grande’s Manchester Arena concert which left 22 dead and 116 injured.
MORE HERE: Ariana Grande’s One Love Manchester doubts after London terror attack
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
UK: Five dead in motorway crash on M6 near Stoke
Five people have died on the M6 in Staffordshire after a crash involving a lorry and a car.
The motorway remains closed after the collision which happened between Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford in the early hours of Wednesday.
Staffordshire police said the affected southbound carriageway, between junction 15 and junction 14, would be closed for a long time.
One person was left critically injured after the collision happened at about 4.30am.
A detailed police investigation was under way to piece together the circumstances of the crash.
Highways England said the motorway was expected to remain shut until at least Wednesday afternoon.
Delays stretched back to junction 16 and motorists were being urged to find an alternative route.
Source: Five dead in motorway crash on M6 near Stoke | World news | The Guardian
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