Friday, March 29, 2024

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years

 



Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years for orchestrating the multibillion-dollar fraud that prompted the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange.

During the sentencing, the judge described Bankman-Fried as a calculating math genius who sought power and influence while knowingly committing wrongdoing.


Easter in Australia 2024

 



While up to 42% of Australians say they might go to church at Easter if invited, just 17% attend Easter services every year.  Many no longer associate the holiday with religion and it is increasingly dominated by long weekend getaways, chocolate eggs and hot cross buns.

 


Thursday, March 28, 2024

Senator Tammy Tyrrell resigns from Jacqui Lambie Network

 





“Today I have advised the Jacqui Lambie Network that I am resigning from the party. I’ll remain in the Senate as an independent Senator for Tasmania” Senator Tammy Tyrrell said. 


“While Jacqui has not kicked me out of the Network, she has suggested that I go it alone.”

 

 

 


John Ralston OAM resigns

 



Peter Cullen Macarthur remained on the association’s board for 22 years even after disclosing in 1995 that he had been convicted of two sexual assaults, one involving a child, the ABC reports.

John Ralston OAM was on the AISNSW board when Dr Peter Cullen Macarthur disclosed his child sexual assault conviction and during the 2015 investigation into the sexual fantasy emails.

This morning, Mr Ralston resigned, effective immediately.........

https://tinyurl.com/5fck8yez


Israil's plan to conscript ultra-orthodox yeshiva students

 




In a last-minute U-turn late Wednesday night, the government requested a half-day extension to the High Court’s deadline for filing a response to petitions demanding that it immediately start conscripting ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students.

The state’s request came just several minutes after a bombshell draft response had been issued by the Attorney General’s Office in which it told the High Court that come Monday morning, April 1, the state would be obligated to begin conscripting Haredi yeshiva students since there would no longer be any legal framework to avoid such a step……https://tinyurl.com/5n7vcmem

 

 


 

 

Alice Springs Riots

 



Dr Gavin Morris, principal of the largest Aboriginal school in Alice Springs sent staff to help families fearing for their lives as violence erupted on the streets on Tuesday night.

Yipirinya School was formed by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal children and continues to be led by strong leaders, resulting in a community rather than just a school........

https://www.yipirinya.com.au/

 


Adrian McRae, Port Hedland Councillor

 



Adrian McRae, a councillor for Port Hedland, has appeared on Russian state media to congratulate Vladimir Putin on his election win.

He was reportedly flown to Moscow as part of an international delegation observing the presidential election.

In a news package published by Channel One State News, McRae praised his "comprehensive" victory.