Tag: Voice
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Indigenous Australians Say ‘Reconciliation Is Dead’ After ‘Voice’
[ad_1] The result of the referendum was decisive, and at the same time, divisive. It bruised Indigenous Australians who for decades had hoped that a conciliatory approach would help right the wrongs of the country’s colonial history. So, the nation’s leader made a plea. “This moment of disagreement does not define us. And it will…
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Arab diplomats voice anger at EU inaction on Gaza war
[ad_1] Palestine’s EU envoy and 15 other Arab diplomats have voiced outrage at Europe’s inaction on Israel’s killing in Gaza. “Europe could do a lot — a lot. It’s enough now if the Europeans say they’ll cut all commercial relations with Israel,” said Palestinian ambassador Abdalrahim Alfarra in Brussels on Thursday (19 October). “What’s happening…
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How Canberrans voted in each suburb in Voice to Parliament referendum | The Canberra Times
[ad_1] As of Monday night, 262,337 Canberrans’ votes have been counted – that’s about 83 per cent of those enrolled. Of those, 158,097 said “yes” – that’s 60.78 per cent. Another 102,002 said “no”, and 2238 voted informally. There are still plenty of declaration votes to come (mostly postal votes), and these will change the…
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Edmontonians voice support for zoning overhaul at public hearing
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Published Oct 16, 2023 • 3 minute read Councillors Jo-Anne Wright, left, Andrew Knack, and Karen Principe take part in the first day of public hearings on potential changes to zoning bylaws in Edmonton on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia Article content More housing built…
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Australian voters reject Indigenous ‘Voice’ referendum – Channel 4 News
[ad_1] Australian voters have emphatically rejected their government’s plans to empower the country’s indigenous people. Counting so far shows that 60 percent voted no to giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a greater voice, via a First Nations body to advise parliament. And after months of bitter debate and misinformation, the “no” campaign has…
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Voice to Parliament: Live results in referendum for NSW, Victoria, Qld, WA, SA, Tas, NT, Canberra
[ad_1] Yes campaigners have broken down in tears as Australia voted No to the Voice to Parliament referendum. Yes23 director Dean Parkin told faithful supporters in Sydney that the campaign had done its best to “alleviate all doubts” and ensure the proposal was strong and legally safe. After a gruelling six-week campaign, millions of Australians…
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Voice referendum: Anthony Albanese says in a world of horror, kindness costs nothing
[ad_1] Key PointsPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has made an eleventh-hour pitch for the Voice.Polls show the Yes camp facing defeat on Saturday.Albanese said in dark times “we always see the best of the Australian character”. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says, in a week of horror across the world, “thinking of others costs nothing” as…
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Diverse business owners in the south say they’re undecided on the Voice referendum | The Canberra Times
[ad_1] Behind his counter, an array of masala hangs off the board and international phone cards are marked for sale. Imran is having a discussion with trader Gurmukh Singh; he’s negotiating prices before being interrupted with a question on the Voice to Parliament referendum. “I came here with zero English and I achieved success, why…
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India’s voice being heard world over today, Cong has problem with this: Modi – Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism
[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at the laying foundation stone of various development projects in Jodhpur, Rajasthan on Thursday. (UNI) JODHPUR, Oct 5: India’s voice is being heard all over the world today and the Congress has a problem with this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday, accusing the grand old party of beginning…
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The Irrational, The Voice & AGT Help NBC To Premiere Week Win – Deadline
[ad_1] NBC is taking a victory lap. The network has once again won the broadcast premiere week. This marks the fifth straight year that it has beat out ABC, CBS and Fox in the opening week of the broadcast season and its twelfth straight win in the 18-49 demo. It won the week commencing September…
