Taxpayer spending on tree planting wasted by land clearing
After theAustralia government committed more than $1.5bn of taxpayer funds to planting trees in native habitats, it has wiped out carbon gains by bulldozing them in six months.
Redlands groups combine for first annual homelessness day
Redlands Coast organisations will come together on the lawns of Capalaba Library today to show support for those experiencing or facing homelessness.
Queensland police says they can’t find whistleblower complaints
The Queensland police service says they can’t find records of whistleblower complaints, despite being required by law to keep them.
9AM ZEDLINES WITH FREYA AND ZORA
Freya and Zora present your 9am Zedlines.
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North Korean propaganda shows Kim Jong Un in ‘Putin-esque’ horse photoshoot
Recent political propaganda from North Korea shows leader Kim Jong Un riding a white horse on a sacred Korean mountain.
Carrie Lam’s annual address suspended mid-speech
Hong Kong leader, Carrie Lam was forced to abandon her annual address to parliament after she was heckled twice.
Farmes call for new drought policy
Farmers are calling on the government for a new drought policy, saying previous efforts have been a national failure.
ASIO claims threat from extreme right-wing terrorism has increased
ASIO issued a warning that the threat from extreme right-wing terrorism in Australia has increased and will remain an “enduring threat”.
Queensland Museum identifies new fish species
Queensland Museum says a new species of rockcod, or grouper has been confirmed after two years of testing DNA.
Health Minister calls forum to discuss chroming
Queensland Health Minister, Steven Miles has called a forum to discuss chroming, the trend of inhaling dangerous solvents.