Fundraising Surpasses $50,000 Target in Campaign to Block Gold Mine The Sustainable Tarras Incorporated Society has raised over $53,000 from more than 400 donors to oppose Santana Minerals’ proposed Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, exceeding its original $50,000 goal. The campaign, which gained momentum following the death of Sir Sam Neill, features messages like “#SaveItForSam” from contributors. … Read more
The ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership (HSP) has launched its inaugural round of funding, selecting 20 projects to strengthen regional resilience against health threats. According to a statement from the British Embassy in Jakarta on June 5, 2026, these initiatives span government, academia, and civil society, targeting critical issues like antimicrobial resistance, disease surveillance, and climate-related … Read more
Indonesia’s government has faced scrutiny over its use of state funds to purchase sacrificial cattle for Eid al-Adha, but the country’s top Islamic authority has ruled the practice permissible under Islamic law. The Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI), the nation’s highest Islamic clerical body, issued a statement defending President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to allocate more than … Read more