South African quake rescue experts from relief organisation ‘Gift of the Givers’ ready to leave for Nepal

Johannesburg : South African’s rescue and relief organisation ‘Gift of the Givers’ is ready to go to Nepal with specialised equipment to provide assistance after the powerful earthquake that killed more than 2,400 people. ”Gift of the Givers is ready to respond; the restricting factors being the closure of Kathmandu Airport to commercial flights, the […]

Gallipoli centenary: Australia and New Zealand mark Anzac Day

Australia and New Zealand have been remembering soldiers from the two countries who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War One. A series of events on Saturday marked the centenary of the Allied attack on the Gallipoli peninsula.A dawn service was held at the landing. The two countries later remembered their dead at battlefield […]

At least 50 ICAC findings in doubt following High Court Cunneen ruling

At least 50 findings made by the Independent Commission Against Corruption over the past decade have been thrown into doubt by a High Court ruling on the watchdog’s powers, including findings against a barrister and a solicitor who misled courts in criminal cases. Premier Mike Baird will meet ICAC Commissioner Megan Latham this week amid […]