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Archive for August 1st, 2023
Cops laid in wait for activists at Woodside boss’s home
About a dozen counter-terrorism police were waiting for “extremist” climate activists when they arrived to protest at Woodside Energy’s chief executive’s home. August 1, 2023 West Australian counter-terrorism police were waiting for “extremist” climate activists when they arrived to protest at the Woodside Energy boss’s family home. Disrupt Burrup Hub says about a dozen officers intercepted […]
Tribal punishment theory at Indigenous man’s inquest
An inquest into the suspected death of an Indigenous man almost 30 years ago has heard it’s possible he fell victim to traditional tribal punishment. August 1, 2023 A missing Indigenous man involved in a forbidden relationship could have fallen victim to traditional tribal punishment, an inquest has been told. Richard Milgin, 24, and Julie Buck, […]
Resources sector on notice over sexual harassment
The resources industry faces a regulation crackdown from government if it doesn’t tackle sexual harassment in the workplace. August 1, 2023 The resources industry has been warned it could face tougher restrictions if sexual harassment issues in the workplace aren’t addressed. WA Minister for Mines and Petroleum Bill Johnston said the state government was committed to […]
Climate activists target home of Woodside Energy boss
Woodside Energy says “extremist protesters” have targeted the family home of its chief executive, in a bid to intimidate and threaten the company. August 1, 2023 Climate activists have targeted the family home of Woodside Energy’s boss, as a series of protests over the gas company’s activities escalates, the company claims. Chief executive Meg O’Neill […]
Mining riches battle reveals Rinehart sibling emails
Emails between Gina Rinehart’s children about a legal bid against their mother have been read to a court case over billions of dollars in mining riches. August 1, 2023 A prospector fighting for millions in royalties from a massive iron ore project has read out in court private emails sent by billionaire Gina Rinehart’s children […]