Electronic fraud costs local couple $1 million
An electronic fund transfer fraud has a Brisbane couple $1 million out of pocket.
The couples company bookkeeper has been charged with 250 accounts of fraud and fraud-related offences in relation to the missing money.
The couple urges banks to be more accountable for electronic fund transfer fraud.
Six new station upgrades to be announced for Brisbane’s southside
Six new station upgrades will be announced for Brisbane’s southside.
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main roads, Mark Bailey, will make the announcement in Moorooka today.
Local residents say they welcome the upgrades after nearby areas have already received their hand of funding.
Chris Bowen to run for Labor leader
Shadow Treasurer, Chris Bowen, has declared he will run for the leadership of the Labor party.
Mr Bowen of the Right faction, oversaw the ambitious tax changes the party took to the election.
He will likely face Labor frontbenchers Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers.
Contempt charges against the Herald Sun dropped
Cardinal George Pell’s contempt charges against Sydney 2GB broadcaster Ray Hadley and the Herald Sun’s editor Damon Johnston have been dropped.
On Monday, Hadley and Johnston were removed from the list of journalists and outlets facing contempt charges.
However, Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions will continue action against the news organisations, as the charges relate to the reporting of Pell’s trial which had non-publication orders.
The Indian government has invested more money in solar power than coal
Indian renewable energy investments have been made to outpace the growth of fossil fuels.
74% of India’s electricity comes from coal and it places as the third-largest contributor to greenhouse gasses.
The country is on track to meet its obligations to pledge 175 gigawatts of renewable energy online under the Paris climate agreement.
Tens of thousands of Trump inauguration documents are being examined by prosecutors
Federal prosecutors in New York have analysed tens of thousands of documents relating to Trump’s inauguration.
The documents include records about President Trump's inaugural finances, vendors and donations.
Authorities are investigating whether any of the $107 million in donations were misspent, used improperly for the benefit of certain individuals, or have come from foreign donors.
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ABC cuts to be expected
The ABC is bracing for job and programming cuts after the Morrison government’s return to power over the weekend.
ABC staff say all departments of the ABC will feel the squeeze and face grim prospects after the elections.
A $15 million reduction in funding is expected.
Queensland music festival is set to return in July
The Queensland Music festival is set to return this July for its 20th year.
There are more than 800 events to be held across 40 locations in the state, supporting uniquely Queensland artists and stories.
Minister of Arts, Leanne Enoch said the Queensland Music Festival celebrates the diversity of our musical talent, helps build local pride and delivers cultural tourism to benefit our regions.
Queensland MP considering run for Labor Party leadership
Labor MP for the Queensland seat of Rankin, Jim Chalmers, announced he is considering running for party leadership.
Mr Chalmers, who is from Labor’s Right faction, would likely face Anthony Albanese from the Left Faction.
Mr Chalmers said he wants to play a substantial role in rebuilding Labor’s electoral fortunes and rebuilding party policy on Q&A last night.