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.
Queensland records one new COVID case
Queensland has reported one new case of coronavirus overnight.
A woman in her late 20’s was overseas, and tested positive upon her return into the country. She is currently in hotel quarantine.
The total number of active cases in Queensland is at 25.
Australian journalists rushed out of China
Two Australian journalists working in China have been flown back home after concerns for their safety were raised.
The men were staying in Australian diplomatic bases for protection for several days, as Chinese police were attempting to interrogate the two men.
The two journalists landed in Sydney safely this morning.
Fungal disease threatening Perth coastline
In Perth, there is worry for the city’s coastline being affected by a fungal disease that is starting to wipe out Norfolk Island pine trees.
Measures are being taken to prevent further spreading with the removal of eight trees commencing this week, however experts are still concerned other areas will be affected.
Horticulturist Sabrina Hahn expresses her distress, stating she fears for the health of many of the Norfolk Island pine trees and thinks they’re going to lose many many trees.
Spain hits 500,000 coronavirus infections
Some areas in Spain are starting to undertake measures after it has become the first Western European country to hit 500,000 coronavirus infections.
Co-founder of Spain’s Institute for Health and Strategy, Rafael Bengoa, believes hospitals will be able to control the levels of fatalities and a nation-wide lockdown will not be necessary, however advised confinements of local city neighbourhoods may assist in controlling the transmission.
Trump promises COVID vaccine by the end of the year
US President Donald Trump has claimed a vaccine for coronavirus will be ready for use by the end of the year.
The declaration comes from a news conference delivered by Trump, where he alleges he will be able to provide a vaccine by October.
Robot doctors debut in Rockhampton hospital
Robot technology has arisen in a Rockhampton hospital to assist surgeons with medical procedures such as knee and hip replacements.
Today will mark the first use of the $2 million dollar robot on two patients, for a complete knee and hip replacement.
The Hillcrest Private Hospital chief executive Fiona Hebbard states the new technology will allow regional patients the ability to be treated in their hometowns, instead of travelling so far out for medical attention.