According to reports by the Canberra Times, on-air comments by Radio 2cc’s Jorian Gardner have prompted swift responses by management to contain the embarrassing situation. During a show last week – believe it or not — the on-air host stated jokingly that Communications Minister Stephen Conroy should wear a ‘penis…
Full Article AUSTRALIA: You may not believe how tasteless this story is….!!!Author: Wade La Rouche
AUSTRALIA: Suddenly There’s Wiggle Room
Reports by the New Zealand Herald and Sydney Morning Herald have confirmed that after 21 years, the world famous children’s singing group, the Wiggles, with be losing the majority of its members following the conclusion of its Celebration Tour in December. The move announced by the group earlier this month…
Full Article AUSTRALIA: Suddenly There’s Wiggle RoomNEW ZEALAND: Court Rules Greenpeace Ad For the Birds
According to the New Zealand Herald, one of two complaints made against a Greenpeace ad has been upheld in court. The controversial ad stated that the recent Rena Oil Spill killed as many as 20,000 birds in the surrounding area and suggested that deep sea drilling could kill 1000 times more. The court…
Full Article NEW ZEALAND: Court Rules Greenpeace Ad For the BirdsNEW ZEALAND: Cameraman Free of Police Charges, Though Not of Scandal
Police officials in New Zealand have decided not to press charges against a freelance cameraman involved in the “teapot tapes” affair during last year’s election cycle. Allegedly, cameraman Bradley Ambrose intentionally recorded a conversation between Prime Minister John Key and Act Party Epsom candidate John Banks at a public press…
Full Article NEW ZEALAND: Cameraman Free of Police Charges, Though Not of ScandalNEW ZEALAND: Port Protest Goes Radio-Active
According to the New Zealand Herald, inflammatory comments encouraging striking port workers to violence by RadioLive host Willie Jackson have infuriated Port of Auckland bosses. Members of the dockworkers union are currently protesting long shifts and lack of job security, as well as the laying off of 292 workers last week. Mr. Jackson described the…
Full Article NEW ZEALAND: Port Protest Goes Radio-ActiveAUSTRALIA: Erotic eBook Excites International Markets
International acclaim for the erotic novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” by E. L. James and published by The Writer’s Coffee Shop, has landed the book on The New York Times Best seller list. There has also been a $1 million dollar sale to the publisher Random House, according to recent reports by…
Full Article AUSTRALIA: Erotic eBook Excites International MarketsNEW ZEALAND: Reverberations over TV Station Collapse
A Department of Building and Housing investigation has found the Canterbury TV building that collapsed in the February earthquake did not meet building standards when it was built in 1986. This finding has led to numerous calls for justice by family and friends of the 115 people who died in…
Full Article NEW ZEALAND: Reverberations over TV Station CollapseAUSTRALIA: Newspaper Puts Politicians In Deep Water
Water Utilities Cabinet Minister Stephen Robertson and Premier Anna Bligh face fresh criticism from the newspaper, The Australian, following the alleged mismanagement of Brisbane’s main dam, the Wivenhoe Dam, during a disaster 13 months ago. According to reports, in January 2011, engineers were forced to release water in large bursts…
Full Article AUSTRALIA: Newspaper Puts Politicians In Deep WaterAUSTRALIA: Media Question Police Conduct at ‘Tent Embassy’
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council has asked the Human Rights Commission to perform an investigation into the possible criminal conduct of police officers during a protest last week at the “tent embassy,” the semi-permanent council representing Aboriginal political rights. This request comes…
Full Article AUSTRALIA: Media Question Police Conduct at ‘Tent Embassy’INDONESIA: Amnesty International Condemns Police Violence
Amnesty International recently released a report condemning police actions in response to the December 24th protests near Bima, Indonesia. The protest came in response to recent approval of an exploration permit given to a gold mining company operating in the region.
Full Article INDONESIA: Amnesty International Condemns Police ViolenceINDONESIA: Not So Greenpeace
Tensions between the international NGO Greenpeace and the government of Indonesia have continued to escalate in recent weeks over increasing deforestation practices across the country.
Full Article INDONESIA: Not So GreenpeaceINDONESIA: Jakarta Post Take a Tough Stand on Papuan Death Controversy
Amnesty International has released a stunning report on the death of three peaceful protesters participating in the Third Papuan Peoples’ Congress rally on October 19th that came at the hands of Indonesian security forces…
Full Article INDONESIA: Jakarta Post Take a Tough Stand on Papuan Death Controversy