The Therapeutic Goods Administration is increasing regulations due to concerns over links between certain types of breast implants and a rare form of cancer.
 
The TGA says "eight models of breast implants are to be suspended from supply in Australia for six months, while a number of safety and performance concerns are addressed.”
 
Around 100 cases of cancer, including four deaths, have been reported in Australia.  

It’s heading there again in 2020 – this time headlined by acclaimed electronic musician Flying Lotus.

The Los Angeles-based producer will bring his Flying Lotus 3D show that uses 3D screen technology and 3D glasses in its psychedelic audio-visual performance. 

Police are hunting the pair, believed to be a man and a woman, after they demanded money from a bank at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast about 3pm on Thursday.

Police said the pair pulled up on two motorcycles, entered the shop and abandoned one of the bikes as they fled the scene.

The man is pictured wearing a yellow helmet while the woman is pictured with a black helmet.

The duo reportedly left on a motorcycle with a yellow L-plate on the back.

A P&O cruise ship has rescued three men from a life raft off the coast of New Caledonia after abandoning their sinking yacht on Thursday Morning
 
P&O cruises says “Marine rescue authorities in No-mey-a (Noumea) asked Pacific Dawn to divert to assist the three seafarers after receiving their distress call.”
 
The three men are now safely aboard and are heading to Brisbane.
 

Bali is urging tourists not to panic about an anticipated new law that could jail people for having sex outside marriage — including tourists.

Amendments to Indonesia’s criminal code, revealed last week, would make extramarital sex illegal and punishable with jail time — and there would be no exception made for holiday-makers, including the one million Australians who visited Bali every year.

Under the new rule, drivers will be required to slow down when passing stationary emergency vehicles, tow trucks and breakdown assistance vehicles displaying flashing lights.

Motorists will have to slow down to 40km/h when travelling on roads with a speed limit of 80km/h or less. At the same time,travelling on a multi-lane road must change lanes to keep the lane next to the stationary vehicle vacant if it is safe to do so.

The legislation to decriminalise abortion in New South wales passed parliament yesterday after a number of last-minute changes. 

“It is unfortunate that some unnecessary amendments were made, but they should not be to the detriment of the bill’s purpose - decriminalising abortion and maintaining access to this health service for  thsoe who need it,” the AMA state president, Dr Kean- Seng Lim, said. 

The Veloway 1 Cycleway is closing facing “urgent” month-long repair work.
 
The popular bikeway that runs through Woolloongabba will be closed over the coming month due to urgent maintenance on the city’s power grid.
 
Energex says they " thank the cycling community and local residents for their patience and understanding during the delivery of this vital maintenance,"
 
Meanwhile, cyclists will be detoured onto one of Brisbane’s busiest arterial roads. 
 

Want to dress up as Venkman, Spengler, Zeddemore and Stantz?

This ghost-filled escape room and maze will arrive just in time for Halloween with the intention of fulfilling all your slime-soaked fantasies.

The event from Immersive Gaming  just have a sign-up page – but its promising live DJs, a bar serving themed cocktails, and prizes for best costume and division winners of each session.It will be up and running just in time for Halloween by October 31