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. 

Fiji Government closes school for the remainder of the week because of student protest.

 

Fij’s Minister of Education, Rosy Arkbar,shutdown the school midweek following concerns for students safety.

 

100 students protested for the removal of Ratu Kadavulevu School (RKS) Principle, Arvind Prasad, claiming the principle is abolishing the school traditions and culture.

 

Minister of Education, Rosy Arkbar, confirmed an investigation underway against RKS Principle.

Australian Government denies motion to reunite temporary visa holders with their families 

 

 Greens Senator for Tasmania, Nick McKim, called for the Australian Government to allow more temporary visa holders separated overseas from their families to return to the country.

 

Senator Nick McKim describes Australia’s immigration system as a ‘punishment rather than an administrative detention system’ referencing the Ombudsman report. 

 

Yesterday, the motion to grant travel exemption to bring temporary visa holders home was voted down by the majority

80% Increase in rain expected in the summer months 

 

Southern Queensland is expecting an 80% increase in rainfall over the spring and summer months. 

 

Climatologist Greg Browning of The Bureau of Meteorology suggests changes expected in weather patterns as well as warming waters in the west Indian ocean are likely to cause cyclone activity.

 

Luckily the seasons winds are looking much better than last years which only worsened the bush fires of 2019

New Green buildings Brisbane City Council introduce rebate

 

Brisbane City Council would introduce a half-price infrastructure rebate for new residential and commercial buildings.

 

International Energy Agency (IEA)  reported, ‘buildings are responsible for 40 per cent of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions worldwide, taking climate action in buildings is the most cost-effective’

 

‘Buildings that Breath’ encourages energy efficient sustainable designs, the incentive will go before the council next week for approval.