Queensland nightclubs have been warned to do the right thing after venues reopened on Friday night.

Under the eased restrictions, pubs, bars and nightclubs were able to reopen on Friday night with police reminding nightclubs that dancing was not allowed.
 

Japan is looking to slowly remove 100 coal plants that were created in the mid-1990s as they produce too much carbon dioxide. 

Japan’s energy goals by 2030 are to have 22 to 24% of their needs met by renewable sources like wind and solar.

At the moment, according to SBS News, coal provides 38% of Japan’s energy power needs while renewable energy only caters for 17%. 

Hundreds of elephants have been found dead in Botswana. However, why, these animals have died, is still unclear. 

Dr. Niall McCann says colleagues have spotted more than 350 elephant carcasses since the start of May. 

Botswana’s government has ruled out poaching, noting that tusks have not been removed, but that poisoning or disease could be the cause. 

Dr. McCann points to the Coronavirus pandemic due to it originating within animals. 
He says this incident is a conservation disaster but also has the potential to be a public health crisis. 
 

Indigenous Australian leaders are discussing new targets with the federal government as a way to refresh Closing the Gap.

These new targets will aim to improve the health, education and job prospects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

According to ABC radio Indigenous Australians Minister, Ken Wyatt said it was extremely evident that the council is showing commitment to wanting to work with Indigenous Australian leaders. 
 

This week, Quicksmart, announced the launch of a revolutionary digital platform for medical sharps safety management. 

Every year, 18,000 nurses and healthcare professionals are affected by sharps injuries, many occurring within the operating theatre. 

Sharps injuries are a dangerous occupational risk for hospital workers, as they lead to the transmission of bloodborne infections such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.

Quicksmart Co-founder and physician, Dr. Michael Sinnott, sees the platform as an easily accessible tool for all hospitals. 

Queenslanders entered stage three of the Covid-19 restrictions yesterday. 

Stage three of the restrictions allow Queenslanders to play outdoor and indoor sports, with spacing requirements for players and spectators to minimise the risk. Additionally, Queenslanders can go to the pub, order drinks straight from the bar, and can host 100 people at a house party.  

Other businesses such as casinos, nightclubs, and gaming rooms can now open as well if they have a covid-19 safe plan. 
 

As Queensland looks to reopen its borders, domestic flights in and out of Brisbane Airport will increase by 7000 seats a day. 

This will see almost two-dozen extra flights every 24hrs.

The demand would have been greater had Victoria not been excluded from Queensland’s safe border travel. 

Brisbane Airport Corporation general manager Jim Parashos, said the week of July 10 will see a 25% increase in Brisbane’s domestic capacity.