Two people in China being treated for black plague
Two people in China are being treated for pneumonic plague, commonly knowns as the black plague, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history.
Sydney fires suspected to be arson
Authorities suspect two fires that started on Tuesday in Turramurra on Sydney’s north shore were an act of arson.
AEMC tells Australia to prepare for two-sided energy market
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) says Australia needs to prepare the ground for a two-sided national energy market, where buying and selling energy can be provided for consumers in real-time.
Redlands Centre for Women finds a new home
Redland City Mayor Karen Williams officially opened the Redlands Centre for Women headquarters at the Cleveland historical precinct.
Brisbane neighbours go to court over 34cm of land
Two neighbours in South Brisbane are at war over 34 centimetres of building foundation buried about three metres down in South Brisbane.
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Uber CEO compares Jamal Khashoggi to ‘mistakes’ with driverless cars
The CEO of ride-sharing company Uber Dara Khosrowshahi, has compared the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi to ‘mistakes’ made with driverless cars.
Hong Kong universities close amid violent protests
Police have accused a Hong Kong university of being a “manufacturing base for petrol bombs and a refuge for rioters and criminals” following overnight clashes with anti-government protesters.
ABC apologies for #MeToo privacy blunder
The ABC has apologized for unintentionally revealing the names and faces of three sexual abuse and harassment survivors in an coming documentary about the #MeToo movement.
Australia’s media bosses optimistic about press freedom
Media bosses say they are encouraged by their latest negotiations with the government over press freedom, expressing optimism they will secure support for reforms to restrict secrecy and protect journalists and whistle-blowers.