An independent review will start next month to determine if there is a chance the Paradise Dam in southern Queensland will become unsafe if there is a major flood.

SunWater and the state government announced the dam’s capacity is being reduced to 42 per cent, and the spillway will be lowered by 5 meters. 

Locals have criticised the government for failing to consult with graziers and farmers about the issue. 

Bundaberg Mayor Jack Dempsey called the dam the largest failure of a piece of infrastructure in Queensland’s history. 

A group of 30 people disrupted work on Adani’s controversial Carmichael mine, blocking access from the Adani work camp in central Queensland this morning. 

The group included a number of young families, who said they are acting in support of the school-children led global climate strike last Friday.

Mother and activist Kate Coxall blames climate change on the moral failing of today’s older generations, who have known for years of the damage we are causing but failed to do anything about it.

A study by the University of Queensland has found that dark coloured male giraffes are more solitary and less social than their lighter-coloured counterparts. 

The study’s lead author, Dr Madeleine Castles, said the colour may display the males’ physical conditions and is a sign of competitive ability to others.

"Colour could be linked to testosterone, to heat stress, diet, genetics or a combination of multiple factors," Dr Castles said. 

Sandra Muller, France’s #MeToo creator has been fined 20,000 euro for defamation.

Ex-TV boss Éric Brion sued Ms Muller for damages after she claimed he flirted with her inappropriately.

Following the verdict on Wednesday Ms Muller will be appealing the decision. 

“I lost today, but the other women won,” Ms Muller said.

Boris Johnson says the Supreme Court was wrong to rule his suspension of parliament as unlawful. 

Mr Johnson said it is a time of ‘great national controversy’ and urged smaller parties to table a vote of no confidence in his government to trigger a general election.

“If any of the other smaller parties fancy a go, table the motion, we'll give you time for that vote,” Mr Johnson said. 

Tory MPs applauded Mr Johnson as he criticised Jeremy Corbyn over his refusal to back an election.

The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority has revealed that Barnaby Joyce cost taxpayers $2600 in the lead up to the election by chartering a flight between Melbourne and Horsham to spend three hours at a regional show.

According to the IPEA Mr Joyce incurred $675 000 in expenses while he was a member of parliament, not including his salary and that of the two extra staff he was allocated. 

Horsham residents started a petition against Mr Joyce’s visit, claiming he was disrespecting the country and farmers following his affair scandal last year. 

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that heart disease was the leading cause of death among Australians in 2018. 

The ABS reported that 17,533 Australians died in heart disease is last year, however, the standardized death rate from heart disease is on the decline.

The leading cause of death was followed by dementia, stroke, lung cancer, and lower respiratory diseases.

Brisbane Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner was accused of refusing to meet Transport Minister, Mark Bailey to discuss the $944 million Brisbane Metro project.

Councillor Schrinner and Mr Bailey have publicly voiced their opposing opinions about the new metro station.

"Mayor Schrinner always has time to do media regularly on Metro but just refused a meeting with me to resolve outstanding issues & discuss his report,” Mr Bailey tweeted. 

Councillor Schrinner says the station in South Brisbane is not feasible, despite pressure from the state government.