10AM Zedlines
Jess and Kate present Tuesday's 10AM Zedlines
Nursing Home Complaints
A nursing home in Charters Towers has had 18 serious complaints in the past year, and new management has been implemented to address the issue.
The Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility was investigated and the Townsville Hospital and Health Service will implement recommendations for the state-run facility.
Health Minister Steven Miles says “for one centre to have 18 [complaints] suggested something going wrong”.
Image: Rosie O'Beirne
Farmers want better support from the government
Farmers are tired of dependence on government handouts, but say that the government is not providing appropriate assistance for them to become self-reliant.
Tanya Cameron, farmer and national president of the Country Women’s Association says “we should be able to make enough money to look after ourselves”.
The government says 24,000 farmers are now eligible for a fortnightly payment of up to $600, meaning almost 30% of the country's farmers could potentially be on welfare.
Gas leak at Tasmania Fire Service Headquarters
The Tasmania Fire Service Headquarters in Hobart has been evacuated due to a potential gas leak.
The smell of gas in the building was reported at 7am this morning, and firefighters are still working to find the source.
Triple zero, dispatch and response services should not be affected by the evacuation, as FireComm has relocated to a back-up site.
GC woman fined for letting her dogs ride shotgun
A Gold Coast woman has been fined more than $300 after being caught driving down a motorway with two dogs free in her car, one sitting on her lap.
The Queensland Police shared footage showing one of the dogs hanging out the window, and one sitting behind the wheel.
Police warn that failing to secure pets in the car puts the safety of road users, passengers and pets at risk.
The RSPCA says more than 5000 animals are killed every year in crashes in Australia.
Area 51 event cancelled due to low turnout
The launch of a gathering of people in a remote desert region of Nevada, USA, based on the "Storm Area 51" internet craze, has been cancelled due to the small number of participants.
The region set up a 51-base camp and another festival to cater to people in response to an irony viral Facebook post. The post suggests that people should rush into the US Air Force's once secret facility in the desert.
Area 51 has been the focus of conspiracy theories over UFOs and extraterrestrials for many years.
Drone activity affected flights in Dubai International Airport
"Suspicious drone activity" has caused two flights diverted in Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest international travel airport.
The airport says the incident affected the flights from 12:36 p.m to 12:51 p.m on Sunday.
Drone owners now must be registered with the General Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates. Authorities also ban people from placing cameras or lasers on their drones and flying in certain areas.
Fabulous Diamonds: Plain Songs
- What ghastly advent is this? What light emerges yonder, from the sucking fog? Seven years ago we bid the navigators of the feverish murk farewell; we never expected them to return. Have they come back … changed? It’s hard not to revel in the simmering unease of Fabulous Diamonds, who have only just started to glitter again, like faerie lights over the swampland.
9AM Zedlines
Sisi and Jess present Tuesday's 9AM Zedlines
Redlands Businesswomen Finalists in YAwards
Three Redlands businesswomen have been named as finalists in the YAwards, which showcase role models in the business community.
Brylee Langley, finalist in the Most Inspirational Y and Start Up of the Year Award, founded a learn to read platform for those with learning difficulties like dyslexia.
Stephanie Roper is in the Business Owner of the Year and Innovation categories, for her company Tooth Fairy & Co which helps children overcome fears of going to the dentist.