China denies report from the Financial Times
The Chinese Government has denied a report from the Financial Times claiming the Hong Kong Chief Executive, Carrie Lam would be replaced with a temporary leader.
On Wednesday, spokeswoman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Hua Chunying says the reports were a “political rumour (being spread with) ulterior motives.''
New reforms helping child abuse survivors claim justice
The Palaszczuk Government has passed major reforms making it easier for survivors of child abuse to sue the institutions where the offence took place.
The definition of abuse has been extended to include serious physical, psychological and sexual abuse under the Civil Liability and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2018.
Attorney General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath says the passing of this legislation removes loopholes which institutions were using to avoid being sued.
Melbourne Press Club left without leadership
A dispute between two veterans in the Melbourne Press Club (MPC) has resulted in the resignation of three of its leadership team, leaving the club without a president, vice-president and chief executive.
Vice-president and co-host of ABC News Breakfast, Michael Rowland, MPC president Adele Ferguson, and CEO and former editor of the Canberra Times Mark Barker, all resigned abruptly on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Coral reef fin fish closure
This Friday 25th October will be the first of two annual closures protecting coral reef fin fish during the spawning season.
Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol District Manager Tony Loader said the closures are in place from the northern tip of Cape York to Bundaberg in the south.
"Queensland Boating and Fisheries patrol will be conducting regular patrols during the closure to remind fishers of the closed season," Mr Loader said.
Tourist dies after ziplining
A South Australian tourist died after falling approximately 16 meters while ziplining at Jungle Surfing Canopy in Queensland yesterday.
Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours director, Phoebe Kitto told The Courier Mail she was unable to explain how the tragedy unfolded because they don’t know yet.
Ms Kitto said their condolences go out to the family, and that they are completely in shock at Jungle Surfing and are thinking of the family first and foremost.
Review: The Music of James Bond at QPAC
The Music of James Bond was a magnificent night of music that featured songs from all the classic James Bond films and performed at the Concert Hall, QPAC. On the 18th of October this year, QPAC presented a GWB Entertainment and Good Egg Creative production that takes an in-depth look at the impressive soundtrack for the James Bond films over the years. The Music of James Bond tracks the full range of dramatic spy-themed songs in a chronological fashion.
Review: Shake and Stir's Jane Eyre at QPAC
Shake and Stir have reinvented Jane Eyre, engulfing the audience in an intense dark and chilling atmosphere with their spectacular and unmissable gothic production.
Youth Review: Jane Eyre at QPAC
The Shake and Stir Theatre Company have created yet another exceptional adaptation of a classic novel. This time Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is showcasing at the Cremorne Theatre, QPAC. Directed by Michael Futcher and adapted by Nelle Lee and Nick Skubij, this production has remained true to the beloved story whilst making it unique and original to other productions of the novel.
China is planning to change Hong Kong's political leader by March 2020
China is planning to replace Hong Kong leader, Carrie Lam with an ‘interim’ chief executive by March 2020.
Sources have reported that China will make the decision depending on the stability of Hong Kong as it is currently under violence.
In September, a recording revealed that Carrie Lam said she would resign if she could, however she later denied this.
Indian college forced to apologise about its bizarre image
An Indian pre-university college has been forced to apologise after an image showing its students wearing cardboard boxes on their heads during an exam went viral on social media.
The college administrator at Bhagat Pre-University college in Haveri Mr MB Satish said the cardboard boxes were used for an experiment to prevent its students from looking at their peers’ work and claimed that the students had consented to the practice.