Researchers are hoping to find undiscovered deposits of rare earth metals that could make Australia one of the leading suppliers for electronic devices and electric vehicles.

James Cook University’s Associate Professor Carl Spandler is the chief investigator of the project that aims to find undiscovered deposits of rare earth metals within the Australian continent which could help alleviate the pressure of relying on a single supplier.

A giant Crustacean has been suspected of nicking a $6000 camera off a researcher on Christmas Island. 

Annabel Dorrestein, a Western Sydney University PhD candidate said she had set up her camera on a tripod with an external battery overnight and when she returned the next morning she found the camera was gone. 

The researcher said she found obvious evidence of the culprit on her remaining equipment and suspected the notorious crab as they are known to drag off goods. 

International Women’s day was celebrated world-wide on Sunday March eight with protests ranging from Chile to India. 

In countries rife with patriarchy, the protests represent a generational change and have been met with opposition from political parties and social activists alike.

In Pakistan, an unprecedented number of women came out in cities across the country with the main slogan ‘My body, my choice’ and placards criticising gendered norms.

Controversial Ex U.S. congressman, Aaron Schock comes out as a homosexual man - with mixed reactions. 

During his time in congress, Schock opposed lifting the ban on gays serving in the military and same-sex marriage. He also voted not to to extend hate crime preventions, to include gender identity and sexual orientation.  Aaron left congress following his involvement with scandals entailing the alleged misuse of campaign funds.

Three hydrogen industry champions have been appointed to help achieve the Palaszczuk Government’s vision for a successful hydrogen industry in Queensland.

Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said these three champions will boost the profile of renewable hydrogen in their regions and promote the fast-emerging opportunities for renewable hydrogen in Queensland. 

After running the world’s first Indigenous Accelerator in November 2016, Barayamal, an award-winning Indigenous accelerator has found that Indigenous Australians make up two per cent of Victoria’s startup founders while representing only one per cent of Victoria’s population.

You might remember Johnny from the recent drag storytime protests. Johnny was one of the leading figures, in making sure that those who wanted to discriminate against drag artists reading to children, where held accountable for their bigoted views. 

One of the mother’s who was unfortunately caught up in the original protest, said that at Johnny’s recent storytime that her “...kids really enjoyed it”

You catch Johnny next, at the Brisbane Square Library, at 11:30 am on Saturday the 14th of March.

Ergon-Energex are encouraging Queensland community groups to apply for grants of up to five thousand dollars, in areas that have been impacted by the recent bushfire crisis. 

Executive General Manager for Community, Customer and Corporate Affairs Michael Dart says applications are welcome from any grassroots groups with big ideas to help their communities thrive.

Applications for the Ergon-Energex Community Fund close on Friday 27th of March. Visit energex.com.au/communityfund to apply and find out more information.