The NSW government has launched an Aboriginal family preservation program with a $350m investment to reduce the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in out-of-home care. Co-designed with First Nations families and ACCOs, the program offers culturally safe support and is already showing success at Abcare in Coffs Harbour.
A mother is outraged that two of her son's killers may be released early due to government reforms aimed at relieving prison overcrowding. Janice Lees stated the potential release of Carl Tomlinson and Callum Ayre, jailed for manslaughter, is an "insult" and "injustice" to victims.
Former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black refused to answer questions about non-disclosure agreements related to Jeffrey Epstein during testimony before a House committee, leading to two subpoenas for the NDAs and a deposition. Black praised Epstein's financial skills but denied knowledge of his crimes.
Former Apollo CEO Leon Black testified before a House committee, claiming Jeffrey Epstein defrauded him of over $60M in non-deductible fees. Black denied involvement in Epstein's sex trafficking and paying for women, stating he was misled by Epstein's "Jekyll-and-Hyde" persona.
A transcript of Bill Gates' testimony regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was released by a House committee. Gates expressed regret for meeting Epstein, stating it was to secure funding for the Gates Foundation, and said he never witnessed Epstein's criminal conduct.
Uzbekistan will create a roadmap for 120 recommendations from foreign investors, discussed at the Tashkent International Investment Forum. Proposals cover banking, energy, AI, and capital markets, aiming to align the country's investment framework with international standards.
UK government reforms may classify bran flakes as junk food by including naturally occurring 'free sugars' in new nutrient profiling. Kellanova warns this could undo health efforts, while the government states it aims to promote healthier diets and restrict junk food advertising.
The Ademe's board of directors voted against the government's reform project for the agency. 15 administrators supported a resolution demanding the withdrawal of provisions concerning the public establishment and requesting "sustainable resources".
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on May 29 to testify on the DOJ's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files. The announcement came the same day Democrats filed a contempt resolution after Bondi skipped scheduled testimony on April 14. The committee majority criticized the proceedings as unnecessary theater while noting Bill and Hillary Clinton eventually testified in February after months of subpoena fights.
