In recent weeks, concerns have escalated over the apparent challenges faced by journalists working across mainstream news outlets in Australia when reporting on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Media insiders tell BACKCOVERNEWS.COM that some reporters have allegedly faced challenges and, in certain instances, experienced attempts at censorship by their editors while covering […]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are vastly overrepresented within Australian prisons and have poorer health outcomes, new research shows. A new report from The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released on Wednesday lays bare the stark disparities in health outcomes among inmates and a historical trend of overrepresentation […]
At least 19 villagers were brutally murdered in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Sunday by attackers affiliated with ISIS. Members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) reportedly tied up their victims before killing them using machetes and other weapons, Aljazeera reports. Some villagers who tried to […]
Optus, one of Australia’s leading telecommunications providers, has announced a compensation plan for the millions of customers affected by Wednesday’s catastrophic outage after refusing widespread calls for refunds. The nationwide service disruption left over 10 million people, nearly half of the population, without phone and internet services. In response, Optus […]
Optus, a prominent Australian telecommunications provider, is facing intense criticism for its decision not to refund customers affected by a nationwide outage that left over 10 million people (nearly half of the population) without phone and internet services. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, threw various critical systems, including payment, […]
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has reached out to leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, urging them to reduce tensions following an increase in fighting by rebels in Kinshasa. Blinken emphasised the importance of both Rwanda and Congo taking steps to ease tensions and […]
Rare Beauty, the cosmetics company founded by renowned singer and actress Selena Gomez, has taken a bold step in the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. In an official statement released via Instagram on Tuesday, Rare Beauty announced its commitment to humanitarian aid efforts in the region […]
Refugees and humanitarian entrants in Australia are less likely to self-report asthma and cancer, with rates 60% lower than the general population, new research shows. They also report fewer chronic lung conditions and mental health issues, both at 50% lower rates, as per data from the 2021 Census, according to […]
Amid the global focus on the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) confronts an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with a staggering 6.9 million people displaced. This crisis, largely overlooked by mainstream media, has recently come to light through the International Organization for Migration (IOM), attributing the surge in displaced […]
