Queensland Health releases more Covid confirmed locations.
Brisbane has recorded two new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours.
The discovery has prompted Queensland Health to release an updated list of COVID confirmed locations with such names as Woolworths, Priceline and Dominos among those listed.
Health Authorities are continuing to urge Brisbane residents to stay updated as more locations are revealed, to monitor their health and to get tested urgently if experiencing symptoms.
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Brisbane city council debate over backyard fire pits
The Brisbane City Council is considering feedback from a poll debating if fire pits should be allowed in Brisbane backyards.
The Health Safety and Amenity Local Law is still in place which limits backyard fires in residential areas.
Brisbane residents believe backyard fires are a cosy essential for wintertime, while others are concerned about air pollution and possible health risks.
‘Embassy’ invites conversations about issues Australia’s First Nations peoples face.
Reimagined Aboriginal Tent Embassy pays homage to the 1972 longest-running protest on the lawn of Parliament House.
Artist Richard Bell’s Embassy unveils his installation at Bunyapa Park in West End exploring issues First Nations Peoples face in Australia.
Embassy provides an opportunity for discourse on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land rights and sovereignty.
Perth man the first to wear electronic tracker after breach of COVID-19 rules
A man from Perth will be the first to wear an electronic ankle monitor after breaching coronavirus (COVID-19) self-isolation rules.
This has sparked a debate on whether or not this should be mandatory for all offenders of the self-isolation laws.
Some publics say this is extreme and a complete violation of privacy, whilst some stress the importance of monitoring potential COVID-19 cases.
Facebook threatens to boycott sharing Australian news
Facebook announced it will ban Australian publishers and people from sharing news stories if the proposed law is passed, the ACCC wants Facebook to pay for news content.
Facebook’s Australian and New Zealand managing director, Will Easton said, they were ‘left with no choice.’
The draft legislation aims to leverage funds for old media, News Corp excluding ABC and SBS from payments.
The first flight from Israel to the UAE has landed
The first flight from Israel to the United Arabic Emirates has landed following the country's peace deal.
The plane, carrying U.S. and Israeli delegations, crossed Saudi Arabian airspace which until now, was blocked to Israeli air traffic.
The word "peace" was scribed on the plane in English, Hebrew, and Arabic - a historical turning point for Israel and the Arab world.
Beirut Explosion: President Emmanuel Macron hopes to unite country's leaders
President Emmanuel Macron prepares for the Lebanon Aid Conference following the Beirut Explosion.
The conference is planned to take place mid-October, President Macron is visiting Lebanon in hopes the country's leaders will unite to tackle corruption.
President Macron says the next six weeks are crucial for the future of Lebanon as it deals with the economic crisis, COVID-19 and a divided government.
Hurricane Laura leaves many displaced and without power or water
14 lives lost and over 400,000 people are still without power and water following Hurricane Laura in the United States.
The category-four hurricane which began on August 20th caused mass destruction across the southwest, notably Texas and Louisiana.
While national guard troops were deployed to assist, the extensive damage will take a considerable amount of time until a sense of normality is restored.