Queensland LNP Proposes New Laws Against Road Rage

Queensland drivers could face a possible five years in jail and be fined thousands of dollars due to new laws proposed by the Liberal National Party.

For the safety of all Queenslanders, drivers who ‘lose their cool’ behind the wheel can face up to 18 months in jail, whereas drivers who chase and act in a ‘physically threatening’ way can face up to five years behind bars.

Liberal National Party Leader Deb Frecklington says that innocent lives are at risk because of these angry drivers and violence on our roads needs to stop.

Brisbane Principle Accuses Parents of "Unacceptable" Abuse of Teachers

A Brisbane Principal has issued a warning to parents about what they say online, claiming the abuse of teachers over social media has reached “unacceptable” levels.

The Gap State High School Principal, Anne McLauchlan, claims that the rates of abuse have risen dramatically in the past 12 months, after a new uniform rule was implemented resulting in 100 students receiving detention.

Virgin Australia Not Cancelling Boeing 737 MAX Order Despite Second Crash

Virgin Australia has no plans to cancel its order of 30 new Boeing 737 MAX 8s in the wake of Sunday’s Ethiopian Airlines crash.

Representatives of the airline claim it is too soon to comment on whether they would be cancelling the order, despite this being the second unexplained crash with the same Boeing model in six months.

Virgin Australia is due to receive the 737 MAX 8’s later this year, along with 10 of the MAX 10s.

NSW Hospital in Limelight for Turning Away Young Children in Need of Surgery

Sydney’s $600 million Northern beaches Hospital has been accused of turning away children in need of surgery.

The hospital, which opened late last year, doesn’t perform surgery on children under the age of 12, but has left patients and their families waiting for hours before referring them to another hospital.

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says the hospital was in the right, claiming patients should always listen to their health care providers if a specialist service is recommended.

Thousands Protest Internet Restrictions in Russia

Thousands of protestors have taken to the streets across four Russian cities to rally against internet restrictions.

The protests come in response to Russian lawmakers passing tighter internet restrictions last month, in a move they say was targeted at preventing foreign interference.

Opponents have called the legislation a digital iron curtain which could be used to stamp out dissent.

Tourists Have Pushed out Over Half of Venice's Local Population

The Italian city of Venice is facing multiple tourism threats and many residents are overwhelmed and begging for visitor control.

The Venetian population is declining, with less than half of local residents than 60 years ago. Meanwhile, 25 to 30 million tourists are set to arrive this year alone.

Venice's problems are on high alert with the UNESCO, who will decide whether to put this floating city on the World Heritage endangered list by the end of the year.

Festival of Folk: Music on Sundays from the Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Conductor Nathan Aspinall
Host Guy Noble 

 

Kodály Dances of Galánta
Wagner Dawn and Siegfried’s Rhine Journey from Götterdämmerung
Bartók Romanian Folk Dances
Dvořák Symphony No.9, Mvt 2 Largo
Wood Fantasy on British Sea Songs
Grainger Irish Tune from County Derry (Londonderry Air)
Smetana Blaník from Má Vlast

 

Review: Aaron Chen at Brisbane Comedy Festival 2019

Who is the real Aaron Chen? Will the real Aaron Chen please do stand-up? Those vaguely familiar with Aaron Chen may know him as the awkward, chubby, home haircut guest on various ill-fated ABC (allegedly) comedy shows. On 6 March, at the Brisbane Powerhouse, his Western Sydney-styled hair was glistening in the stage lights, brilliantly shampooed, and he was donning that streetwear style of clothing that is simultaneously horrendously expensive yet underdressed.

Fears of no Brexit deal during its most crucial week

This week is expected to be the most crucial for the Brexit process.

British PM Theresa May’s deal in Brussels with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker discussing the UK’s exit will be voted on for a second time tomorrow evening.  

If the deal fails to pass, MP’s will schedule another vote the following day.

However, should the UK leave the EU on March 29 there will be no framework to maintain government order in the UK.

 

Fear of Uteruses stolen for blackmarket trade

There are growing concerns about the emergence of illegal trade of uteri.

Dr. Johannesson, the leader of the uterus transplant program at Baylor University Medical Center in Texas, says as women can survive without the organ there’s a chance that it may become the next “hot commodity” on the black market.

Dr. Johannesson says women in low-income societies may become pressured to sell their uteruses to support their families; or worse yet, find themselves having been sedated and having had their uterus stolen.