Getting measles is more dangerous than we thought
New studies show getting measles is more dangerous than we thought, because it destroys any immunity victims have developed to other diseases.
Researchers say that measles work to reset the human immune system to a state similar to that of a baby, meaning measles sufferers are less able to fight off new infections.
The phenomenon is referred to by researchers as ‘immunological amnesia’, and describes the way measles force immune systems to forget how to respond to infections encountered before.
China condemned at the United Nations
This week Australia joined 22 other countries to condemn China at the United Nations over its horrifying treatment of the Uighur ethnic minority within its borders.
The Uighures are a Muslim minroity group native to Xinjiang, thhat China has been systematically targeting them in attempt to stamp out their culture.
'Sad and shocking' Australian aged care
The Royal commission into aged care has labelled their findings as ‘sad and shocking’ and will call for a full overhaul of the failing system.
“The neglect that we have found in this royal commission to date is far from the best that can be done.”
Rather, it is a sad and shocking system that diminishes Australia as a nation,” they said.
Man drowns while allegedly fleeing attempted robbery
A man has died after he drowned in a Gold Coast lake yesterday, allegedly trying to flee an attempted robbery.
Police were called to a home on Bakehurst Place at around 11:30am yesterday in response to a call about a man trying to break into a home..
The alleged robber was interrupted by residents and fled to the lake.
Queensland Police said in a statement; “Investigations continue to establish the man’s identity. The death is not being treated as suspicious.”
Peregian Beach fire was arsonal
Authorities have now ruled out any natural causes for the bushfire near Peregian Beach last Wednesday.
Rural Fire Service Inspector Andrew Allan said; “There are multiple seeds of fire so there’s obviously some human intervention to it.”
Authorities are now on the hunt for the arsonist.
Cinnabon opening in Australia before Christmas
An online job ad has revealed a huge clue that US bakery giant Cinnabon will be opening in Australia before Christmas.
The famous chain – which is best known for selling the “world’s greatest cinnamon roll” – will be brought back Down Under by Queensland family company the Bansal Group, which has already opened six Carl’s Jr burger joints in Queensland recently.
In January, the company announced it would open their first Australian store in Brisbane in 2019.
Review: Music on Sundays present Toys and Puppets with The Queensland Symphony Orchestra
A charming concert to please young and old alike
Conductor Alondra de la Parra
Host Guy Noble
Double Bass Phoebe Russell
Delibes Mazurka from Coppélia; Excerpts from Coppélia, Suite No.1
Leopold Mozart Toy Symphony in C
Bottesini Double Bass Concerto No.2 in C minor, mvt 1
Stravinsky Excerpts from Pulcinella Suite; The Shrove-Tide Fair from Petrushka
Debussy Excerpts from Children’s Corner
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Man gored to death by deer he shot
After shooting a deer, Thomas Alexander, 66, was killed by the same deer, goring him to death.
Keith Stephens, a spokesperson for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, said; “Evidently, it got up and attacked him and he was gored several times.”
He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
65 people killed in train fire
A massive fire caused by an exploding gas stove has erupted on a train travelling in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, killing at least 65 passengers.
Flames roared through the train cars as the train approached the town of Liaquatpur in Punjab, they said, the latest tragedy to hit Pakistan’s dilapidated, poorly maintained and mismanaged rail system.
Deputy Commissioner Jamil Ahmed said the fire broke out when a gas stove exploded as breakfast was being prepared on board.