The success of a ‘Girls in Science’ program at Somerville House led Holly Roberts-Simmonds, an environmental scientist, to plan future mentoring programs.

The all-girls school held the program with grade 4 and grade 9 students in March last year with the aim of engaging girls in STEM sectors before they learn of the gender bias inherent in the fields.

The World Health Organization has categorized the Coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic amid rising infection rates around the world.

As a result, India has decided to suspend the majority of travel visas to the country in an attempt to control the spread of the virus.

India’s Health Ministry has said all existing visas, except diplomatic, official, UN and international organisations, employment and project visas, stand suspended until April 15, 2020.

Senator Bernie Sanders is staying in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination despite former Vice President Joe Biden’s recent victories.

Sanders’ chances of winning the nomination were narrowed yesterday after decisive losses to Biden in Michigan, Missouri and Mississippi.

Pressure is mounting for Sanders to end his Presidential campaign and work to unify Democrats against the current President, Donald Trump.

Today, the New South Wales and Federal Governments are re-announced their package to support small businesses impacted by the recent bushfires. 

For local businesses in the area, the six to eight week summer trade can represent anywhere from 40 to 60% of annual revenue. 

To help mitigate the impact, Deputy Premier John Barilaro announced that the criteria for refinancing is changing. He noted the phrase "directly impacted businesses” will now stretch to include those not only directly impacted by the flames but also ash caused by the fires.

The Australian Tax Office stated wealthy Australians owe hundreds of millions of dollars annually in tax due to tax avoidance.

The ATO estimated that individuals and private entities who control a net wealth of over $50 million are deliberately engaging in “artificial and non-commercial arrangements” and avoiding tax payments, totalling $770 million combined.

The ATO is expected to expand its Tax Avoidance Taskforce, from July 1st, with a new program focusing on high-wealth private groups.

The Queensland Government announced businesses who have been affected by Coronavirus should have access to disaster relief funds. 

In an upcoming meeting with the Prime Minister, Queensland state leaders will appeal to the Federal Government to open up disaster relief funds to help local businesses affected by COVID-19.

This request was previously rejected by the federal government. For funding to be released, all states and territories must be in agreement on the matter.

Queensland Health has asked anyone who becomes unwell and attended Friday’s Riverside in Brisbane City from 6:00pm on Friday through to 11:00pm on Monday evening to call 13 HEALTH.

The request came amid concerns patrons may have come into contact with a 22-year-old University of Queensland student, recently returned from Italy, who tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Former Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison on rape and sexual assault charges. 

He was convicted on one count of a criminal sexual act in the first-degree and one count of rape in the third-degree in February this year. 

More than one hundred women in total have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct spanning back decades.

Weinstein has denied all allegations and claims the acts were consensual.