Clive Palmer claims the $55 million dollars he spent on election advertising was a better use of the money than donating to charity.

This statement comes off the back of Palmer’s United Australia Party earning 3.4% of the national vote, but not winning a seat in parliament.

mer defends his actions by saying he is no different to any political party or lobbyists spending on advertising campaigns.

The Pint of Science Festival is taking place in Brisbane this week, which allows members of the public the chance to learn from scientific experts over a beer in their local pub.

Events are taking place in more than 19 breweries and pubs across Brisbane, with presentations on topics ranging from the Zika virus to mental health and outer space.

The event began in the UK in 2012 as a more relaxed way for experts to present their research to the public and has since spread to more than 24 countries.

Six South Brisbane train stations will be upgraded to ensure they meet accessibility standards for lifts, overpasses and bike racks to prepare for the Cross River Rail.

The state government is intending to renovate Fairfield, Yeronga, Yeerongpilly, Moorooka, Rocklea and Salisbury stations to coincide with the project.

Transport Minister Mark Bailey says the upgrades will make it easier for people with disabilities, parents with prams and travellers with luggage to use Brisbane’s public transport system.

Ford is set to cut 7000 global jobs as part of a restructuring of the company in preparation for a future of electric and autonomous vehicles.

The changes will save $870 million annually by increasing the number of employees reporting to each manager.

Ford’s CEO, Jim Hackett, says the changes will position Ford to “win” in a fast-changing future by increasing the speed of decision-making and focusing on the company’s most valuable work.

A study in the US has found that drinking excessive amounts of fruit juice and other sugary beverages could increase the risk of premature death by as much as 42 per cent.

Researchers found that although the sugars in fruit juices are naturally occurring, they had a similar impact on health as sugars in soft drinks and other sweetened beverages.

Professor Jean Welsh, who co-authored the study, said sugary drinks increase the risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes and their consumption should be limited.

A Northern Territory cattle property has been sold for $20 million to Malaysia’s Sarawak Economic Development Corporation.

The 41,500 hectare property, previously used as a safari lodge, is able to background between 5000 and 8000 cattle and the new Malaysian owners intend to use the property to fatten their cattle from Rosewood Station.

Industry figures indicate the buyer will struggle to profit from this relatively small piece of land, having purchased it for 20 million dollars, despite it selling for 2.8 million in 2001.