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.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRES RAGE ON
55 of Australia’s firefighters have departed to the U.S. to help the California Wildfires.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders in Northern California.
Over two million acres have burned setting a new state record since 1987.
Generation Z Tackling COVID-19 Head On to Overcome Career Obstacles
Keeping a festival-wear clothing brand alive during a pandemic can be challenging, but 19 year old business owner Maih Porfyriou is striving to prove that Generation Z does in fact possess resilience in the workforce. Produced by 4ZZZ Reporter Chelsea Clark.
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.