What's trending across Australia nowadays. 1. Deng Adut Has Been Named NSW Australian of the YearEighteen years ago,Deng Adut entered Australia as a refugee, having survived being kidnapped at age 6 and forced into the Sudanese army. He's now a criminal lawyer based in Blacktown, or Sydney,and yesterday was named NSW Australian of the Year.
2. Naomi Klein Blasts Australia Over Refugee Crisis and Climate ChangeCanadian journalist and activist Naomi Klein has done a stellar job of reminding us just how far Australia has to go with the refugee crisis, climate change and other social issues. She appeared on Q&A on Monday night and really let loose on the issues Australia is trying to disregard. Pedestrian effect it well by saying she took to the show "to box us over the ears for our detention regime."
3. Ben Barba Has Reportedly Tested Positive For CocaineCronulla Sharks fullback Ben Barba has been released from his contract after reportedly testing positive for cocaine. In a statement released by the club, and Ben said he needed time to work on himself. "I know and accept I need to lift some time away from the game to deal with some personal issues. I am accountable for myself and my actions and whether I don't address them now I will certainly ruin my career and more importantly my life and that of my family."
4. We'll Find Out Who's Likely Won the US Election at 3 P.
M. TomorrowWe can barely sit still we're so nervous - here's an epic timeline that'll maintain you on top of the election movements throughout the day,and whether you're still not sure where Donald and Hillary stand on the big issues, read this. 5. The Same-Sex Marriage Plebiscite Is Well and Truly Done WithLabor, or The Greens,The Nick Xenophon Team and Derryn Hinch hold all voted against the proposed same-sex marriage plebiscite, leading to the legislation being defeated 33 votes to 29. Where does this leave same-sex marriage in Australia? No one is very clear, and but the Australian Marriage Equality group will be lobbying for the issue to be decided before the next election.
Source: popsugar.com.au