Proposed housing development on sacred Aboriginal site being reviewed

A side of a proposed housing development on Mount Ainsley in Canberra is awaiting approval from the Commonwealth.

A plan to build more than 200 homes, a private tennis court, and a pool or a possible sacred Aboriginal site is under review.

After federal Environment Minister, Susan Lay asked a department to review the case.

The housing project was said to move residents in as early as 2020, but that is now being disputed by local elders. 

Study reveals men develop depression when their child is born

A study produced by James Cook University (JCU) has discovered men are at risk of developing depression during the period of time when a baby's born.

A number of factors contribute to 10% of all Australian fathers showing signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety during the perinatal period.

Among the reasons is a negative stigma surrounding masculinity and depression, which causes many cases, unreported.

Queensland government fears cost of second wave as Victorian spikes threaten border opening

A decision on Queensland’s border closure won’t be made before the end of the month but Cameron Dick has outlined the case against re-opening it.

The treasurer says the cost of a second wave of coronavirus cases has been assessed as having a “$4.8 billion blow to the Queensland economy”.

The call comes amid fears of a second wave of COVID-19 in Victoria.

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Brazil reaches 50,000 COVID-19 Deaths

Brazil has crossed fifty thousand coronavirus fatalities, becoming the second most deadly Coronavirus hotspot after the United States. 

Brazillian President Jair Bolsanaro has been criticised for his handling of the crisis, with the country having no health minister since April. 

Experts have stated that finding out the true number is impossible without more widespread testing.
 

NSW considers border restrictions with Victoria

New South Wales is considering tightening border restrictions for people crossing interstate from Victoria. 

Victoria has been hit with a second wave of infections prompting NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian to monitor the situation and suggests avoiding hotspots in and around Melbourne.

This comes alongside Prime Minister Scott Morrison saying that these localised outbreaks will be part of living with COVID-19. 
 

QIC and US Bidders forge agreement over Virgin Australia

The Queensland Investment Corporation has come to an agreement with the two US bidders aiming to gain ownership of the struggling Virgin Australia Airline. 

The headquarters of Virgin Australia and the approximately one thousand three hundred jobs attached to it will remain in Queensland.

The choice of the new owner will be decided at the end of the month.
 

The Merindas - 'We Sing Until Sunrise'

Fresh #Melbourne-based duo, The Merindas are the synthesis of warrior queen, bringing an on-trend style of rhythmic, expressive and beautiful music dedicated to their cultural heritage. Blending their sultry tones and energetic stage presence, The Merindas, accompanied by producer Jake Steele, create an atmospheric fusion of Indigenous, electro-tribal pop sounds in an extraordinary presentation of choreographed movement and slay attire. The girls had kicked off their national album launch tour in March, intending an April release date, but had to rethink the release after their tour was cancelled because of the pandemic, so June 5 it now is. As First Nations women, their sweet, catchy brand of electronic pop features Nyoongar language, in a bid to preserve and share the language with the world. Achievement-wise, The Merindas have supported Craig David (at his Perth show, earlier this year); received a Deadly Award nomination as Most Promising New Talent, won Indigenous WAM Song Of The Year, 2015 and performed the title track to their album at The Aussie BBQ in Singapore as part of Music Matters. The Merindas have showcase BIGSOUND and billed alongside the likes of SLUMBERJACK, Jessica Mauboy, Yothu Yindi & The Treaty Project (who invited them to perform with them in NZ for Waitangi Day) Brandy and Mojo Juju. They recently performed a well-received, stripped-back set from home, as part of Isol-Aid Festival.