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US border patrol accused of taking turbans from Sikh asylum-seekers

ACLU says there are nearly 50 cases of Sikhs saying religious headwear was taken as they passed through CBP checks…

The Guardian - US

Irish homes for Ukrainian refugees lost after owners failed to engage with garda vetting process

The number of homes pledged by the Irish public to Ukrainian families with children was cut by more than 80pc…

Irish Independent

Irish NGOs struggle to manage increase in Ukrainian refugee arrivals as Red Cross warns of 'very serious' situation

“The recent pulse of people has been caused by an increase of refugees coming in from Ukraine but that’s been…

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Routine immunisation is the best shot at a healthy future for ‘zero-dose’ children

Children without a single immunisation account for half of all vaccine-preventable deaths

NSW govt sues nurses union over strikes

The NSW government is seeking court-ordered penalties over allegedly unauthorised strikes by health staff in February and March this year.

John Hunter nursing staff win fight against health district to be paid correctly

It came after a NSW Industrial Relations Commission decision on Friday.

Newcastle Herald

‘Completely bloody-minded’: NSW unions furious over fine increases for illegal strikes

Government moves to dramatically lift fines following months of industrial disputes with a range of public sector workers

The Guardian - AU

Planning for the long haul: four months on, the Ukrainian refugee crisis is only just beginning

As countries reeling from their own crises work to house millions who have fled, the focus has switched to long…

The Guardian - UK

Gadkari proposes 'innovation bank' to focus on quality in infra development

The minister said use of proven technology and reduction in construction cost are the two most important driving forces. We…

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NSW govt sues to cut medical officer pay

The NSW government is suing to scrap an allowance for aeromedical control centre officers which has been paid for over…

Biden’s approach to migration: ‘More carrots and fewer sticks’

The Biden administration’s focus on multilateral regional cooperation, is a major break from the stance of Donald Trump.

NSW sues teachers union over May strikes

The state government has sued the NSW Teacher's Federation seeking penalties over widespread strikes in May for better pay and…

Suicidal asylum seeker facing deportation to Rwanda told to get haircut or learn instrument

Man in his 40s is the victim of torture and suffers from PTSD, but officials at Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre…

The Independent UK

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GOP may kill thousands of businesses

"More than half of the 177,300 restaurants waiting for an RRF grant will close in the next few months," group…

The Hopi farmer championing Indigenous agricultural knowledge

How millennia of Native American land practices can provide valuable lessons for growing food and sustaining the Earth.

Hundreds gather in Durham in protest against immigration centre

Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) began detaining women at the end of 2021 and is one of seven IRCs operated…

Ukrainian artists among those auctioning works to support refugees in conflict

Ukrainian artists were among those donating their work to a benefit auction which will raise money for those displaced by…

Irish Independent

Editorial: Democracy wins: New York’s highest court invalidates an obnoxious hyperpartisan gerrymander

In a rousing win for New York’s voters, the state’s highest court invalidated the twisted district maps drawn by the…

Tribune News Service

How governments are multiplying aid to Ukraine

The vast majority of aid to Ukraine is coming from governments, not individuals.

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Brook House should close in wake of abuse allegations, inquiry told

The BBC broadcast undercover footage in 2017 showing alleged assaults, humiliation and verbal abuse of detainees by officers at the…

The Independent UK

NSW nurses confirm second statewide strike

NSW nurses and midwives will hold another strike on Thursday in an ongoing dispute with the government over pay and…

NSW paramedics continue fight for pay rise

NSW paramedics have refused an order to stop industrial action as they push for higher pay and try to force…

Thousands of NSW nurses to strike in defiance of Industrial Relations Commission ruling

Ruling to ban Tuesday’s action was made after state health department argued protests would pose a risk to public health…

The Guardian - AU

Prepare For Sticker Shock At The Beer Shelf, Plus More Predictions For The Year In Beer

Three primary factors guarantee 2022 will be a year unlike any the industry has ever seen