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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Stonehenge potentially under threat with new tunnel construction
Plans for a $3 billion tunnel under Stonehenge have garnered widespread criticism amid fears they may cause “considerable damage” to the prehistoric wonder.
The British Government announced plans to plunge a two kilometre tunnel underneath the World Heritage site, replacing the A303 highway connecting London with south-west England.
First non-illustrated black hole image unveiled
Scientists will unveil the first ever image of a black hole.
The photo is expected to be released during a press conference held on Wednesday night (Australian time) and will be the first non-illustrated image ever of a black hole.
The US National Science Foundation have labelled it “a groundbreaking result” from the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) project.
Labor Government accuses PM of deliberate election delay
The Labor Government has accused the Liberal party of deliberately delaying the Australian federal election.
Labor Leader Bill Shorten accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of delaying the announcement so the LNP can continue using public funds for advertising campaigns.
Unless PM Morrison announces the election next Monday, the Australian Electoral Commission said we won’t be headed to the polls between May 18th and May 25th.