China's TV drama about the pandemic slammed for sexism

China’s new TV drama ‘Heroes in Harm’s Way’ based on real events about frontline workers during the pandemic has been criticised for its depiction of women. 

The TV drama was marketed as highlighting the roles of female frontline workers, however the majority of female characters are shown as junior and subservient to men. 

UK records highest daily coronavirus cases

The United Kingdom has recorded the highest number of daily coronavirus cases since mass testing began. 

Six thousand six hundred and thirty four cases were confirmed in one day, bringing the overall number of cases to over 400 000. 

Confirmed cases in the UK have been steadily rising since July, however surveillance data suggests that only half of cases are being identified.

New road safety program for Indigenous high school students

A new road safety program funded by the Palaszczuk government and Former Origin Greats will allow more Indigenous high school students to gain their provisional driver’s licence.

The program will be conducted at select schools across Queensland for senior Indigenous students who meet the academic criteria with high attendance and no suspension record.