Myanmar police shot a woman during the protest
Myanmar police shot a woman during the protests against military rule in Naypyitaw and she is in critical condition at hospital.
The protest has been occurring the last few days against the military's action on detention of the nation's iconic figure Aung San Suu Kyi.
Four people were taken to hospital reportedly with wounds caused by rubber bullets.
Ani Difranco: Revolutionary Love
<p><span><span>- <span>Ani Difranco has been forging her own singular musical path for three decades now - evolving in musical style but remaining a fiercely independent voice of social and gender conscience. </span><em>Revolutionary Love</em><span> is her 23rd full length album, and continues on that path.</span></span></span></p>
Sleaford Mods: Spare Ribs
<p><span><span>- It’s gotten to the point in my relationship with Sleaford Mods<strong> </strong>that if for some strange and unbeknown reason they put out a dud, I feel as though my internal operating system will read this as an illegal operation, flash a series of alarms, find an incorrect line of code, and wipe the slate cleaner than a food prep bench on the day of an OH&S report. We know the duo operate around a bare few components. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, ey? Those components have been widdled down to a fine art.
9th Feb 11am Zedlines
Your 11am Zedlines with Tom and Abbey
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Nearly half of America's citizens have lost faith in democracy
Forty five per cent of Americans do not believe democracy is functioning properly according to an Associated Press poll.
The poll reflects a mistrust in political processes that was a hallmark of the 2020 presidential election.
Since the November election, confidence in democracy nearly halved among Republican voters while almost doubling with Democrats.
Palestine leaders meet to discuss first elections in 15 years
Palestinian leaders are meeting in Cairo today to discuss the occupied territories’ first elections in fifteen years.
President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah will negotiate with Hamas and twelve other political groups to plan against interference and assure the safety of voters in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem.
Palestine’s political landscape has been fraught with conflict since the last elections in 2006, which Hamas won in an "unexpected landslide" and Fatah refuses to acknowledge.
New directors appointed across Agricultural Innovation Australia
Three new directors, including the chair have been appointed to the inaugural Agricultural Innovation Australia board
The directors bring experience from across government, private and industry sectors.
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud says this is an exciting step as the board continues to drive investment in agricultural innovation this year.
Extension for financial assistance after damaging floods to Queensland farmers
Only 22% of the three hundred million dollar grant assistance scheme to rebuild after floods has been claimed by North Queensland farmers.
With an estimated 850 sheep and cattle properties eligible to apply for the money, the grants deadline is now being extended.
Former Northern Territory chief minister Shane Stone says it’s disappointing the take up has been so poor.
Sugarcane farmers affected by new farming laws
The Palaszczuk Government’s move to increase regulation to farming near the Great Barrier Reef crushes plans of sugarcane growers.
Growers say the proposed new rules are unnecessary.
Cane growers chief executive Dan Galligan says the state government appears to be working at cross purposes when deciding to impose the measures on growers
New tougher state laws for minors on bail
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced this morning courts will be allowed to fit repeat-offending minors on bail with GPS trackers.
Additionally, she says Gold Coast police officers will carry metal detecting wands to help combat knife crime in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.
These new laws follow a series of deaths and critical injuries due to minors stealing property.