QUEENSLAND PASSES LAW WHICH PUNISH PRIEST FOR NOT REPORTING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Queensland Parliament has passed a new law which punishes members of the clergy for failing to report child sexual abuse. 

 

The legislation means members will no longer use the sanctity of the confessional as a defence against child sex abuse.

 

Police Minister Mark Ryan says the law would ensure the protection for vulnerable children.

CORAL BLEACHING AFFECTS PRISTINE REEF IN W.A

Typically healthy and pristine reefs off the coast of north Western Australia have begun to show signs of coral bleaching.

 

Australian scientists are implementing methods to save the Rowley reef, despite being unable to travel there due to Covid restrictions.

  

Marine Scientists from Perth are remotely surveying the reef through photographs and videos provided to them by tourist operators.

INDIA-CHINA FIRE OFF ON THE BORDER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DECADES

Tensions rises between India and China as shots were fired for the first time in 45 years in the Ladakh region.

 

The warning shots occurred during a confrontation at the border between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. 

 

China initially made claims Indian forces crossed the line of control which bars the use of firearms, and Indian rejected the allegations of violating border agreements.

The double edged sword of QUT's queer inclusivity

The Queensland University of Technology unveiled a new queer lounge on campus. It's just one part of several initiatives at the university to be more inclusive of people who are diverse in gender and sexuality. But a closer look from 4ZZZ reporter Norma Hilton tells a different story. 

Here is a summary of QUT's responses to our enquiry: 

Sunshine Coast claims world first organic certified dromedary

A Sunshine Coast camel farm has become a world first organically certified dromedary dairy, seeing milk prices selling for $25 a litre.

Lauren Brisbane, QCamel owner, explains that the high price is indicative of the expense harboured in creating sustainable, ethical milk.

The milk has been commended for being easy to digest, and is already in high demand to be exported internationally.