Tough new drink driving laws for Queensland
The Palaszczcuk government has passed tough new drink driving laws for Queensland.
UK, US, France may be complicit in war crimes: UN report
A United Nations report has found that Britain, the US and France may be complicit in war crimes in Yemen by arming and providing support to a Saudi-led coalition that starves civilians as a war tactic.
Oxfam Yemen director Muhsin Siddiquey says the report should act as a wake up call for the British Government, which continues to supply arms to Saudi Arabia.
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Successful endangered bird breeding project in Townsville primary school
Primary school students in Townsville have succeeded in breeding endangered (endénger) species that delayed Adani's Carmichael (Karmaichel) project.
It was a program embedded in the science curriculum collaborating with the Federal Black-throated Finch Recovery Team, breeding one hundred and twenty birds at the end.
However, team member Tony Grice said the program might not cast a vital impact on the survival of birds.
NT government prompted action for water trouble in Adelaide
The NT government has urged to build a new dam in response to a growing water security crisis in Adelaide.
Residents of Darwin in rural areas are now facing water shortages due to the critically low underwater levels.
NT sensator, Sam McMahon condemned the government’s slow response to the issue.
The NT government has insisted that they will not take action until the feasibility plan, which will cost hundreds millions is completed.
Australian pig markets facing challenge under the cheap pig imports
An influx of cheap pig imports have risen the price of Australian bacons in supermarkets.
Despite recent droughts, the price of pigs did not increase as usual, which led to the falling sales of the pig market.
In response to the challenge, a pig farmer revealed that pig showcasing and racing are important to the industry.
Hot summer hitting South-East Queensland
South-East Queensland is facing a hot summer with above-average temperatures this week.
Brisbane’s average temperature at this time of year is usually around 25 degrees Celsius, but the mercury is set to hit 36 degrees this Friday.
BOM forecaster Michael Knepp said that the temperature change has been caused by a high-pressure system over southern Queensland.
The Queensland Ambulance service has reminded people to take care when going outdoors and to stay sun-safe.
University of Queensland investigating e-mobility
The University of Queensland has hired his first e-mobility researcher Dr Jake Whitehead to work on sustainability of the transport sector for the next two years.
The investigation will be part of UQ Rapid Switch Project, aimed to identify the quickest pathway to transit into a low carbon economy.
Dr Whitehead says e-mobility presents big opportunities for our environment and economy.
French couple accused of removing sand from a beach in Italy
A French couple has faced six years of prison time after stealing sand from a beach in Sardinia, Italy.
The couple said they had not aware that the removal of protected sand will fall them into accusation.
The local police found the bottles of sand during their regular checks on cars waiting to board a ferry to Southern Italy.