Holiday camp for children with cerebral palsy

Ten children with cerebral palsy will take part in a camp at the Queensland Children’s Hospital over the next two weeks.

The University of Queensland run program will help the children develop independence through participation in activities and programs to improve living, eating, feeding, mobility skills and gross motor skills.

This is the second event of its kind in Brisbane, and there are plans for another three in years to come.

Cross River Rail delivery announcement

The Premier has announced new updates on the winning bidder behind the new Cross River Rail Project.

Anastacia Palaszczuk’s major announcement revealed Pulse Consortia will be delivering the new tunnel and underground stations in a public-private partnership with the State Government, while the company Unity Alliance will be taking care of design, supply and installation of rail system.

Independent National Security Legislation Monitor calls for update on sentencing laws for children

The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor have called upon the Federal Government to update their sentencing laws for children convicted of terrorism offenses.

The independent watchdog has slammed the laws, saying the strict non-parole periods for jail sentences breach Australia’s obligations under the International Convention on the Rights of the Child.

United Kingdom unveils new internet safety legislature

Following Australia’s lead, The UK government has unveiled new internet laws to increase safety in the online world.

The Departments for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport are joining with the Home Office to propose strict laws to organise “world first” safety. The new initiative will call for companies and individuals to increase their responsibility online.

Consultations for this will continue for 12 weeks before the government publishes the proposals for legislation.

JJ Roble first black, female, Muslim, hijab-wearing referee

The UK has instated its first black, female Muslim, hijab-wearing referee.

JJ Roble’s family fled Somalia in 2004, and ended up living in the shadow of Wembley Stadium.

Following her historic induction, JJ aims to inspire more women into playing soccer, and to get the England ladies to the top of their game.

Flinstone home demolition rocks California

More than 20,000 people have signed an online petition in a fight to save the ‘Flintstone’ home.

The Flintstone house was built in 1976 in Hillsborough, California, and was an architectural tribute to the popular 1960s cartoon The Flintstones.

According to the lawsuit filed this week, the landmark “creates a highly visible eyesore” and are not within community guidelines.

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