Study reveals large quantities of ecological hazard reports withheld
A recent study released by the Society for Conservation Biology revealed that over 52% of public sector ecology workers have received frequent encouragement from management to withhold crucial information, known as public-good science. Participants of the study included university academics, politicians, ecological industry officials, and NGOs. A government respondent stated these claims; such as the impact of feral animals, were withheld in the name of risk management.
Tourism Minister is third to resign from Labor in past week
Queensland Tourism Minister Kate Jones has announced her retirement from politic in light of the upcoming election. Ms Jones, a strong arm of the Labor Government, is the third of the Palaszczuk Government to withdraw from their position within the last week. Mines Minister Anthony Lynham and Disability Services Minister Coralee O’Rourke have also announced their decision to not run in the upcoming elections during October.
Rural industries seeking government assistance in the wake of COVID-19 impact
The global pandemic further impacts rural communities as agricultural shows are cancelled across the state. Travelling amusement ride operators remark the show rides have become a financial burden as work opportunities remain slim. In the heavily financed industry, show operators and carnival representatives are calling on local and national governments for financial assistance during these unprecedented times.
Ancient Channels: Moments In Ruin
<p><span><span>- Brisbane based duo Ancient Channels sit at the punchy, post-punk end of the shoegaze spectrum. They don’t rely solely on a dreamy, floating, ethereal vibe, with powerful percussion-driven oomph adding an extra thumping heartbeat to the music.</span></span></p>
Uniform: Shame
<p><span><span>- Leaping out of the dark and locking onto the jugular, today’s new release from New York’s revered & relentless industrial icons Uniform, <em>Shame</em>, is an album that both grips & grates the nerves in a full-on assault of terror & force. It’s a frightening & furious album that spits & sparks at your senses and one which, for lovers of intense industrialism at least, is just oh so enjoyable. </span></span></p>
Students with disabilities could be disadvantaged if HECS loans are removed from failing students
University life with a disability can be hard enough without the further addition of financial and academic pressure.
Most students have probably never imagined what they’d do if they had to pay their HECS loan this month.
But, for some struggling students, they could see themselves forced to pay their fees upfront if they wish to continue studying.
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Covid-19 vaccine potentially released before the end of the year in Brazil.
Governor of Brazil’s São Paulo state, João Doria, says a Covid-19 vaccine could be made available to the public as early as December.
The vaccine, developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech, has reportedly shown an immune response of 98 per cent in elderly participants during its phase two trial.
US senior intelligence official told to downplay threats in report.
A US senior intelligence official says he was pressured to downplay the threats of Russian election interference and white supremacists.
Brian Murphy of the Department of Homeland Security, claimed in a whistleblower complaint that he was demoted for refusing to alter his reports after the agency’s leadership directed him to do so.
The House Intelligence Committee has asked Mr. Murphy to testify before Congress later this month.
Victorian Premier under pressure to lift restrictions in Covid-free parts of the state.
Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, has responded to pressure to lift Coronavirus restrictions in regions of the state with no active cases.
Mr. Andrews called the proposal problematic, saying that Victoria does not have the resources to set up and enforce borders between different areas of the state.
Victoria reported 51 new cases and 7 new deaths this morning, pushing the state’s death toll beyond 700.