Borris Johnson makes dramatic new changes to his cabinet
British Prime Minister, Borris Johnson, has sacked most of Britain's cabinet within hours of taking the top job.
Several other ministers announced their resignations as well.
Prime Minister Johnson explained, the British Government is going to fulfil the repeated promises to parliament to the people and come out of the EU on October 31, no ifs or buts.
Two elderly people have died from listeriosis after contracting the virus from Salmon
Two elderly people, from New South Wales and Victoria, have died from listeriosis after contracting the virus from Salmon from Tasmania; the Australian Department of Health is investigating another case in Queensland.
All three cases were people aged over 70 and the department of health says the pair who died also had "significant underlying health conditions".
Last year, several people in NSW and Victoria also died after an outbreak of listeria in rockmelons.
Peak body for working people welcomes Governments decision to ditch Superannuation Amnesty Bill
The peak body for working people is welcoming a Government decision to ditch the Superannuation Amnesty Bill.
The Bill would have allowed employers who have stolen superannuation from 2.4 million Australian working people to avoid punishment and instead gain tax advantage.
Australian Council of Trade Unions Assistant, Secretary Scott Connolly said, the bill would have seen the Morrison Government siding with dodgy bosses, rather than the people who have worked their entire careers towards a good retirement.
Protest for the treatment of Uyghur Muslims goes violent
A peaceful protest, at the University of Queensland about China’s treatment of Uyghur muslims, and the treatment of Hong Kong’s Citizens has gone violent.
Tensions grew, when a pro-Chinese Communist Government supporter, pulled a microphone from the protest organiser.
Queensland politician fights to reconsider nuclear power
A senior Queensland politician has fought a push by a handful of federal politicians to reconsider nuclear power.
State Development Minister, Cameron Dick, said a budget estimates hearing on Wednesday that energy and farming sectors will be gutted if Queensland built a nuclear power plant.
Nuclear power is currently banned under federal law.
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$7.7m robotics manufacturing hub in Brisbane
The Queensland government has announced $7.7 million in funding over four years to establish Australia’s first robotics manufacturing hub in Brisbane.
Minister for Manufacturing Cameron Dick says the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub would be developed in partnership with QUT and Urban Arts Projects, with a further $10 million in private investment.
North Korean submarine to be deployed soon
North Korea’s state news released images on Tuesday of leader Kim Jong Un inspecting what appeared to be a submarine under construction, with Kim stating the sub would soon be deployed to North Korea’s territorial waters.
Professor Kim Young-Joon of the Korea National Defence University says North Korea is attempting to build a viable nuclear-armed submarine to enhance its deterrence capabilities, as submarines are harder to track and destroy.
British swimmer refuses to share podium with Chinese swimmer Sun Yang
British swimmer Duncan Scott refused to share the 200m freestyle podium with Chinese swimmer Sun Yang in the second protest at the World Aquatics Championships against the controversial gold medallist.
Last night’s protest comes after Australian swimmer Mack Horton accused Sun of drug abuse on Sunday, a move Scott said many within elite swimming supported.
Governing body FINA has warned both Scott and Horton over the protest for inadequate behaviour, saying FINA events should not be used to make “personal statements”.
Legislation banning suspected terrorist banning from returning home enters senate
Legislation that could ban overseas Australian citizens with suspected terrorist links from returning home for up to two years is heading to the Senate.
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says the bill will guard against potential terrorist attacks in Australia, adding that some Australians are being complacent about the risk.
Security expert John Coyne from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says the legislation could perpetuate feelings of isolation among targeted Australians and worsen the issue.