TransLink to develop an app to track capacity
TransLink will introduce a new app mid-December that should inform travellers about capacity on the state’s public transport to improve social distancing.
As more people head back to the office, it’s becoming trickier to spread commuters out on public transport and this new app should enable them to see a forecast of available capacity on all bus, tram, train and ferry services across south-east Queensland.
9am Zedlines- Monday 30th
By 4ZZZ reporters Chelsea Clark and Estelle Sanchez
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Attack in Nigeria kills more than 110 civilians
Dozens of farm workers have been killed in Nigeria on Saturday in a suspected Boko Haram attack that took place in a rice field only a few kilometres away from Maiduguri, Borno state Capital.
Asia Pacific firms look to domestic manufacturing to weaken reliance on China
Firms across the Asia Pacific Region are looking to reduce their supply chain reliance on China, and bring manufacturing back to domestic operations.
The latest Asia Pacific CEO survey, conducted by Westpac’s institutional arm, found that out of 113 chief executives surveyed, two thirds had experienced significant supply disruptions during the coronavirus pandemic.
First nationwide study on youth suicide revealed mental health services needed
A nationwide study on suicide in young Australians has been released for the first time yesterday in the Medical Journal of Australia and revealed ill mental-health as a contributor to youth suicide.
Recipients of JobKeeper scheme drop by 2 million
More than two million workers have left the JobKeeper Subsidy scheme, after the Morrison Government made adjustments to the eligibility requirements and reduced payment rates in September.
In less than two months, the number of JobKeeper recipients have dropped from 3.6 million to 1.5 million.
Farm employers to be reticent in hiring Australian residents
Local fruit pickers are a rarity in Queensland, as some employers are hesitant to hire them despite an ongoing national shortage.
Reilly Wilson, an Australian fruit picker told the ABC it had been hard for her to find work in the farms as the farmers were shocked to see her, asking her what she was doing there.
Temperatures set to soar as Queensland braces for heatwave
South East Queensland is expected to endure a severe heatwave this week, with temperatures set to soar 12 degrees above the state’s average for December.
Wednesday is predicted to bring temperatures of 34 degrees, with the humidity to make it feel like 37 degrees.
Sport is Pivotal in BIPOC Communities but More Needs to Be Done
4ZZZ Reporter Kloe recently interviewed Courtney Hagan - Cricket Australia’s Indigenous Engagement Specialist about the importance of sports implementation in Indigenous communities and beyond. They unpack why sports plays a pivotal role in developing social, academic, and networking pathways, as well as scoping what has been done versus what is yet to be done.
12PM Zedlines - November 27
By 4ZZZ reporter Grace Nakamura