ASPCA opposes House Farm Bill, says it guts local animal protections
May 24 (UPI) -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Friday decried a House committee passage of the Farm Bill, asserting…
Irish Premiership: ‘A long time coming’ – Clubs react to local football funding
Portadown general manager Mark Beattie said that this is just the beginning of the process for clubs eager to carry out much needed upgrades to…
This local bookseller is publishing L.A’s untold stories
Donato Martinez reads his poetry at the Libros Lincoln Heights bookshop. On a Saturday evening in late April, the door of the Libros Lincoln Heights…
Canberra pill testing service CanTEST issues red alert after finding synthetic opioid N-pyrrolidino protonitazene in brown powder
In short: Canberra's pill testing service CanTEST has found N-pyrrolidino protonitazene (NPP) in brown granular powder presented for testing. It's the first time the synthetic opioid — thought…
China probes local hedge fund for suspected illegal activities
China’s securities watchdog said it is investigating hedge fund Zhejiang Ruifengda Asset Management Co. for suspected illegal activities, while media reports said the fund has…
Australian Federal Police officers sue former ACT top prosecutor for defamation over allegations of interference during Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution
In short: A group of five Australian Federal Police officers has filed a defamation claim in the Federal Court against the ACT's former Director of Public…
Former military lawyer David McBride sentenced to more than five years in jail for sharing classified information with journalists
Former military lawyer David McBride has been sentenced to five years and eight months in jail for sharing classified military documents with journalists.McBride pleaded guilty…
At KTLA, Sam Rubin was a local morning news pioneer
KTLA entertainment reporter Sam Rubin was at the center of a local TV news revolution. Rubin, who died Friday of a heart attack at 64,…
Bruce Lehrmann’s legal team made agreement not to charge him if they lost defamation action, court hears
In short: The Federal Court has heard Bruce Lehrmann and his legal team made an agreement he would not be charged if they lost the case.The court…
Local elections were bleak for the Tories – but all is not lost for Rishi Sunak
Last ditch RishiDESPITE understandable attempts to spin the results, last week’s elections were — if not totally catastrophic — bleak indeed for the Tories. Holding…
Why did voters desert the UK Conservatives in local elections? | Elections
Support for the Conservative Party has collapsed in local elections in England. After a landslide win in the last general election, support for the United…
Adelaide local football club Fitzroy Lions scores remarkable 516-0 win against Elizabeth Eagles
In short: Fitzroy Community Club scored a 516-point win over the Elizabeth Eagles in Adelaide's north, possibly breaking records.Lions forward Josh Rosenthal kicked a record…
May 5 marks Orthodox Easter. Why is it celebrated after Easter in the west?
For the more than half-a-million Australians who identify as Orthodox Christians, today is a significant day. Sunday May 5 is Orthodox Easter, a date which falls…
Britain’s Conservatives trounced in local elections | Elections News
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party has suffered a resounding defeat in local elections, a further sign that it is likely to be removed from power in…
Rugby union prop Sally Fuesaina thought her excessive fatigue was normal. It took a routine blood test to diagnose iron deficiency
In short: It's estimated one in three female athletes have an iron deficiency, compared to one in 10 males.Rugby union player Sally Fuesaina experienced excessive fatigue…
Local election results LIVE — Council and mayoral winners begin to emerge as PM seeks glimmer of hope
Labour gains Rushmoor Rushmoor council will for the first time in its history be controlled by a Labour majority, A spokesperson for the party said:…
Perth-based charity moves Newman’s Bloody Slow Cup to Perth, shocking local community
In short: A Perth-based charity has announced the popular 'Bloody Slow Cup' will move from Newman to Perth in 2025.The event memorialises the lives of…
Local elections 2024: Polls open in England and Wales as millions gear up to cast their votes
POLLING stations are opening their doors as the country goes into the local election today. Hundreds of skirmishes will take place for councils, mayoralties and…
IATSE wraps up craft negotiations. Now the hard part begins
In a departure from the labor rebellions that roiled Hollywood last year, the latest set of contract negotiations between a major entertainment union and the…
Canberra scientists using DNA to fight trafficked parrot trade
You may be familiar with the use of DNA technology for catching criminals and solving crimes, but now a group of scientists from Canberra and the…