Jesus Christ, Superhero?

A new comic series where Jesus Christ is sent on a holy mission by God to learn what it means to be the true Messiah of mankind from a superhero called Sunman has been cancelled by DC Comics, following a petition that called it outrageous and blasphemous.

Conservative group CitizenGo gained 200,000 signatures to pull the comic, saying it portrayed a false view of Jesus, who is not a failure, and asking whether similar content would be published about Buddha or Mohammed.

Iconic fasion mogul dies

World renowned fashion designer, Karl Lagerfield has died at age 85 following rumours of ill-health since January when he missed a Chanel show in Paris.

One of the most influential designers of modern times, tributes from other designers and celebrities have started spreading over the internet.

Lagerfield is credited with helping make Paris the fashion capital of the world by reinventing Chanel and taking it from a small fashion house to a global industry leader.

QUT breaks ground on DV leave

In a groundbreaking move, all staff members at the Queensland University of Technology will be now able to take up to 20 days of paid domestic and family violence leave each year.

Members of the Together Union at QUT were at the forefront of the new plan, which also includes a 2 per cent pay rise, and will hold an employee ballot in the coming months.

The leave is available to all employees regardless of their gender, and will be handled confidentially by administrative staff.

 

Advanced Australian weapons technology exported to Saudi

The Australian Government is providing $36 million in funding to a Canberra based advanced weaponry company, who are exporting their next-generation weapons systems to Saudi Arabia.

The company, EOS developed a portable, remote controlled advanced weaponry system that houses machine guns, cannons, and missile launchers, which is to be exported to Saudi Arabia following a new deal.

Alabama newspaper chief supports KKK resurgence

Alabama members of Congress have called for the resignation of a newspaper editor who encouraged the resurgence white supremacist, terrorist organisation, the Ku Klux Klan.

Goodloe Sutton wrote and published an editorial in the Democrat- Reporter newspaper that begins with the line, “time for the Ku Klux Klan to night ride again”, going on to say Democrats are planning to raise taxes in Alabama, and their gated communities should be raided.

WA condemns early school drop offs

The WA Primary Principals’ Association is calling for parents to stop dropping their children to school too early, saying it exceeds their duty of care.

President of the Association Ian Anderson says students turning up early is a growing problem for schools, with many banning before school play for the safety and welfare of students.

Jewish graves vandalised ahead of protests

Swastikas and anti-Semite phrases have been spray painted across a Jewish cemetery in France just hours before marches condemning anti-Semitism occurred across the country.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the cemetery in Quatzenheim, near Strasbourg, where 90 graves in all were desecrated, saying it was important to be there in support of the community.

There were 541 anti-Semitic incidents in France last year, up 311% from 2017.

 

Brisbane intersection recommended for upgrades

An intersection in Annerley where a pedestrian was killed when two cars collided last year will be considered for safety upgrades following a petition from locals to Brisbane City council.

More than 200 people signed the petition which called for upgrades to the intersection of Venner Road and Frederick Street, including a reduction of the speed limit from 60 km/hour to 40 km/hour.