As a first responder with the Queensland Police, senior constable Ben Bjarnesen was used to dealing with cases of domestic violence. Ben, however, endured domestic violence for two years at the hands of his partner, before he decided to take action.
Pressed for freedom in Australia
07.05.2020 - 10:23 / starobserver.com.au
The 2020 World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontieres) shows Australia plummeting five places from its position last year and now sitting at number 26 globally.
The World Press Freedom Index is a report that gauges the independence, integrity, and freedom of journalism in 180 countries. Here is an excerpt from their website explaining the methodology:
HOW THE INDEX IS COMPILED
The degree of freedom available to journalists in 180 countries is
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
lifestyle.com.au
25.05.2020 / 05:23
The official 2020 top baby names in Australia are here!
And the winning names? According to McCrindle Research, 1,673 baby girls were named Charlotte this year, crowning the royal moniker number one so far.
etcanada.com
24.05.2020 / 17:45
Autistic 16-Year-Old Impresses The Judges On ‘The Voice Australia’ With Powerful Voice And Magnificent Mullet
He may only be 16 years old, but singer Adam Ludewig delivered a powerful vocal performance that grabbed attention when he auditioned for “The Voice Australia”.
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.05.2020 / 06:49
Business rival jailed for murder of Scots property developer launches freedom bid
A business rival jailed for his part in the murder of a Scots property developer has launched a bid for freedom.
deadline.com
21.05.2020 / 15:07
Australia & NZ Cinemas Update: Some Indie Venues Re-Open But Chains Will Wait For More Movies
By Tom Grater
lifestyle.com.au
21.05.2020 / 06:21
Inside Australia's most luxurious Coles
While most Australian supermarkets have gone into overdrive through Coronavirus, one Coles in Australia has quietly been creating the country's most luxurious grocery shopping experience yet: Coles Local.
deadline.com
19.05.2020 / 17:01
‘Normal People’: Starzplay, CBC & Australia’s Stan Make A Date With Sally Rooney’s Hit Drama
By Jake Kanter
deadline.com
18.05.2020 / 17:07
Australia’s Struggling Village Roadshow Agrees To Exclusive Takeover Talks With BGH Capital
By Jill Goldsmith
variety.com
18.05.2020 / 12:23
Village Roadshow Australia Begins Sale Talks as Coronavirus Weighs on Business
By Patrick Frater
variety.com
18.05.2020 / 07:57
Foxtel Poised To Launch Streaming Service in Australia
By Patrick Frater
billboard.com
16.05.2020 / 02:27
Hear Katy Perry Roar as a Celebrity Judge on 'MasterChef Australia'
Katy Perry really stepped up to the plate when she appeared as the celebrity judge on the May 14-dated episode of MasterChef Australia.
etcanada.com
14.05.2020 / 16:53
Katy Perry Has A Coughing Fit After Sampling A Spicy Dish On MasterChef Australia
Katy Perry made an appearance on MasterChef Australia Thursday after singing the theme tune for 12 years.
variety.com
14.05.2020 / 06:37
BuzzFeed Halts News Operations in Australia and U.K.
By Patrick Frater
lifestyle.com.au
13.05.2020 / 09:54
Selling Houses Australia: Hotel Kaniva owners share the silver lining after their time on the show
Hotel Kaniva owners Jacquie and John were the homeowners Selling Houses Australia fans fell in love with. The couple were hit with a few strokes of bad luck, but after Charlie, Shaynna and Andrew took the pub from a damaged residence to a stunning establishment – it appears good news is on the horizon for the Victorian-based couple.
starobserver.com.au
12.05.2020 / 09:12
Australia’s Proposed Sanctions For Human Rights Abuses
The Australian government should examine the use of targeted sanctions to address human rights abuses abroad, especially against LGBTQI people. That is the submission made by the Victorian Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby (VGLRL) to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade. VGLRL has sought changes in the law that would make such sanctions possible.
billboard.com
11.05.2020 / 10:23
Drake Snags No. 1 In Australia With ‘Dark Lane Demo Tapes’
Drake bags his third No. 1 album in Australia, with Dark Lane Demo Tapes.The Canadian hip-hop star’s new mixtape bows at No.