The article I read was "Immigration fined $242k over Malu Sara." The Australian immigration department was fined $242k by the federal government, because of the sinking of the Malu Sara which was an immigration boat. Five people were killed in this incident. The ship sank in October of 2005, while it was on a 74km voyage between Badu and Saibai islands, located in the Torres Strait. Two days before the trip the Malu Sara's motor failed, but it was still given the go ahead to make the trip. Much of Australia is dominated by European immigrants, who traveled to Australia by ship. Global popular culture has shaped much of Australian society. The country has embraced North American movies, music, and television. Many American television programs are played in Australia, although the Australian media are mandated to show at least fifty percent local programming from the hours of 6 am to midnight. (p. 646-647)
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