23 January 2021
Every year, hundreds of people are acknowledged for their achievement or service to the community through the Australia Day honours list. But occasionally, that process attracts controversy — as it did this week.
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23 Jan: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says healing and unity "will only come if there is truth and accountability", as he announces the schedule for the Senate impeachment trial for former US president Donald Trump.... more
23 Jan: As London endures its third national lockdown and the UK's economy declines due to the coronavirus pandemic, the city's iconic black cabs and their drivers face an uncertain future.... more
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23 Jan: President of World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe, says the financial cost of a cancelled Olympics would be devastating, but that is not the main reason the Olympics has to go ahead.... more
23 Jan: The first two weeks of the 'Great Deplatforming' has seen a marked decrease in posts spreading misinformation and citing violence on mainstream social media, but there are concerns about organising and recruitment taking place in the shadows.... more
23 Jan: Former tennis great Margaret Court says she is honoured and grateful to be promoted to the highest level of the Order of Australia, despite the decision coming under fire from two state premiers and LGBT groups concerned about her past criticisms of same ... more
22 Jan: Triple j are counting down the Hottest 100 songs of the past 12 months on today. Here's everything you need to know — including which songs might place near the top.... more
