Film Review: Judy & Punch at Brisbane International Film Festival 2019

Brisbane International Film Festival 2019 kicked it off with Judy & Punch as the opening film, and whilst I had no previous knowledge of the reference to a puppet display, I was in for a real treat. This film kicked off the festival and to be honest I had no idea of what was to come as I sat in my seat. Sure, I understood that this was a period piece and that it was an Australian film but to be honest I didn’t know much more to the film than that.

 

Trump calls China to investigate the Bidens

President Trump is calling on China to investigate the Bidens after Trump’s impeachment inquiry.

Trump’s impeachment inquiry arose after he asked for the same investigation of Ukrainian president.

Trump told reporters that a nation that has much at stake in its relationship with the US in an ingoing trade war “should start an investigation into the Bidens”.

Moreton Island returns to traditional ownership

Moreton Island is closer to being returned to traditional ownership.

The island’s name is closer to being renamed Mulgumpin with Moreton Bay’s Quandamooka people and the Queensland government agreeing to place the native title on the island.

This would also possibly change the name of Moreton Island National park and an additional 120 hectares of land will be added to the park

However, the native title will not impact freehold land or current leases on the island.

 

Jackie Trad sells Woollongabba house

Deputy Premier Jackie Trad has sold the Woolloongabba home that sparked corruption allegations earlier this year.

The $695,000 Woolloongabba home  was not declared on the Queensland Parliament’s register for members’ interests within a month as required when the contract was signed in late march.

A spokeswoman for Ms Trad said the house was sold for no more than it had been purchased for.  

School fire at Southport

Police are investigating a fire after it destroyed parts of a school at Southport this morning.

Emergency services were called to the school at 2:20am where one of the buildings was fully ablaze.

The fire was brought under control, however the cause of the fire is currently unknown.

Boris Johnson suspend parliament due to Berxit

Days after the Supreme Court ordered MPs to return to work the British Prime Minister is vying to suspend parliament for the week.

This would allow for the Queen’s speech to occur days ahead of the crucial EU summit on October 17th-18th.

In a statement, Mr Johnson says " we will get Brexit done on October 31 and continue delivering on these vital issues.”

The attempt has risen after the UK’s highest court ruled Johnson’s decision to prorogue parliament for five weeks unlawful.

Hong Kong protesters destroyed metro stations

Hong Kong protesters have destroyed metro stations as school students rallied against police after an officer fired a live round at a teenage protesters.

The 18-year-old was struck in the chest but remains in a stable condition

Police have said the officer who fired the live shot was under serious threat and acted in self-defence in accordance with official guidelines.

More than a hundred others were injured during the violence, including dozens of officers.