Twelve nations ban trade with Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank

Twelve Western nations will ban imports from Israeli settlements. These nations include the UK, Canada, France, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.

Why it mattersMore Western nations are joining together to sanction Israeli settlements in the occupied territories.

AustraliaAustralia has not joined the sanctions, though the coordinated Western action may influence Australian policy discussions on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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Headstone Project fears federal funding shortfall for forgotten WWI veterans

Federal funding for military grave markers is far below Labor's pre-election promise of $3.7 million.

Why it mattersWithout adequate funding, many veterans in unmarked graves could remain unrecognized. The cost of placing headstones requires money beyond what is available.