From the Dahlios. I'm Emma Gillespie, I'm Sam Kazlowski.
It's Friday, the twelfth of September. Here's what's making headlines the scene.
The first official report from Australia's Special Envoy to combat Islamophobia has called on the government to address the issue with the same urgency as any form of discrimination. Findings out today come one year after Aftab Malik was appointed to the role by Prime Minister Anthony Albernizi. According to Malik's report, Islamophobia is persistent, at times ignored and other
times denied, but never fully addressed in Australia. Malik met with over one hundred Muslim community members, including experts, academics and religious leaders across Australia to inform his findings. His report contains fifty four recommendations, including a review of countess terrorism laws and the launch of an inquiry into Islamophobia. Albernizi said the government would carefully consider the recommendations.
New South Wales Parliament has passed new laws targeting the illicit tobacco black market. The legislation, which received bipartisan support, will introduce increased fines of up to one point five million dollars and prison sentences of up to seven years for anyone caught selling tobacco illegally. The reforms also give the state government powers to shut down businesses found doing
the wrong thing. New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park called the laws some of the toughest ilicit tobacco measures in the country and said the changes will complement the government's new tobacco licensing scheme. The state's liberal opposition has welcomed the legislation, which it said, quote will crack down on the dodgy tobacconists popping up on every high street
in New South Wales. Shadow Health Minister Kelly Sloane said the new laws will quote help protect young people against the harms of tobacco and vaping.
The FBI has released new footage believed to contain Charlie Kirk's suspected shooter, as authorities continue their manhunt after yesterday's assassination. Kirk, a conservative political activist, was speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University when he was shot in front of thousands of onlookers. New photos from the Utah Department of Public Safety show a suspect wearing a backpack and
a black shirt featuring the American flag. Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance with the release of footage which appears to show a male suspect jumping off a roof at the UNI after the assassination. The US President Donald Trump has announced plans to award Charlie Kirk a Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.
And today's good news. In what's been described as a once in a lifetime phenomenon, an iguana has given birth without mating. The female cask headed iguana produced eight hatchlings at a British zoo in a rare virgin birth Yep, you heard that correct, with no male involved. The iguana gave birth through a pro called parthenogenesis, when unfertilized eggs develop into embryos, creating offspring that are genetic clones of
their mother. The team at Telford Zoo called it a powerful reminder of the wonders of nature, adding quote it's self conservation without the help of humans and evolutionary insurance to keep the species going in extreme circumstances.
What a weird but wonderful note to end the week of news. Emma, that's all we've got for you from the Daily Oz newsroom Now. If you're looking for something else to listen to on your way home this evening, definitely check out today's Deep Dive to hear our interview with Kelly Holiday aka Adam Hyde from Picking Duck Fame on the new rules changing the Ossie music charts.
Not one to miss a great chat with Adam and Elliott, one of our journos. We will be back with another Deep Dive on Monday, but until then, have a great weekend.
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