PNG PM Urges Australia To End Offshore Processing
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape will urge Australia to end offshore processing of asylum seekers when he arrives in the country this weekend
James Marape will urge the Morrison government to fix a timeline for ending the offshore processing of Asylum seekers on manus Island.
Around 450 asylum seekers remain in PNG and another 350 are being held on Nauru.
SKM Recycling Warns Australia Of Potential Waste Crisis
Major Australian recycling company SKM Recycling says millions of tonnes of recyclables are destined for landfill if it collapses, warning of a "major crisis" if China stops recycling Australian waste.
SKM Recycling, which is contracted to more than 30 Victorian councils, is facing liquidation as creditors claim they are owed millions of dollars.
The company has warned the Government there is the potential for an additional 400,000 megatonnes of recyclables being sent to landfill per year if the major recycler ceases business.
New Breast Cancer Gene Mutation Clinical Trial
A new and innovative breast cancer gene mutation clinical trial will take place in Adelaide.
The trial will use an osteoporosis drug on women who carry the BRCA gene mutation to reduce the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer and the need of preventive surgery.
The Australian-based Breast Cancer Trials research organization says the trial will be more focused on prevention than treatment, they will release more information next week during a meeting in Adelaide.
Calls For Better Safety On Inala Bus Routes
A public forum is set to commence today to advocate for better safety for drivers and passengers on Inala bus routes.
Rail Tram and Bus Union representative Tom Brown says few drivers feel safe on the Forest Lake/Inala 100 Brisbane City Council bus route.
A Translink spokesperson says installing protective driver barriers and anti-shatter window film was part of their five-point safety plan.
Colombian Independence Day Festival Will Take Place in Brisbane Square on Saturday
The Colombian Independence Day Festival will take place this Saturday 20th of July. The event is organized by Latin House, a non profit organization focused on supporting latino migrants and refugees.
The event is of free entry and will be located on the Brisbane Square in front of the Casino. The event will have live music, Colombian food and Latin shows.
The Colombian Independence Day Festival is supported by the Brisbane City Council, Queensland International Institute, GPO and many others. The event is set to start at 11 a.m.
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Suicide Bombing At The North Sinai Region Of Egypt
A suicide bombing at the North Sinai region of Egypt, resulted in the deaths of a civilian and a memeber of the security forces.
The bomber was shot before reaching a military checkpoint, but he still managed to detonate the device. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Egypt’s army has launched a major operation since multiple insurgent groups linked to ISIS are active on the Sinai Peninsula.
Erasers: Pulse Points
- Western Australia has always been home to some of the nation’s stranger sounds. Psychedelic licks and left-field electronica that refuses to follow the same beat as the rest of the world: these things keep bubbling up and -I’m sure I don’t need to tell you- have a tendency to go big. One such oddity which has slowly but surely been making its way into the ears of tastemakers around the world, is Erasers.
Saudi And UAE Fail To Make Good On Funding Promises
Reports of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates failure to make good on funding pledged made in February have led to Yemenis dying from cholera and other illnesses.
The UN's emergency relief coordinator, Mark Lowcock, told the UN Security Council most of the 40 countries that made pledges had stumped up aid cash, but Abu Dhabi and Riyadh were holding out.
Both countries have pledged 500million towards the 2.6 billion government promised contribution.
Australia’s Defence Force Unclear Over Faulty Jet Compensation
Australia’s Defence Force says it’s unclear if they will be compensated over the American made jet that burst into fire while taking part in military exercises last year.
The $120 million EA-18G jet, newly delivered, presented a mechanical malfunction that forced the advanced warfare plane skid on a US runway before catching fire.