Queensland Police is investigating property developer Richard Turner, who is alleged to have taken millions of dollars in deposits towards developments on land he did not own.

Turner originally pitched investors on a luxury golf course, shopping centre and hotel scheme in collaboration with Thai hospitality supergroup Dusit Thani.

Plans fell apart after Turner lost possession of the land before construction had even commenced.

The Aged Care Royal Commission heard how the rationing of continence pads in aged care homes can lead to residents sitting in their own waste for hours on end.

New South Wales Pensioners and Superannuants Association manager Paul Versteege told the commission residents do not receive access to the equipment or resources they need.

The hearings continue in Adelaide today before moving around the country in the weeks to come.

A Deloitte Access Economics report has revealed Sydney is losing out on $16 billion a year due to an underdeveloped night time economy.

The night time economy currently comprises 3.8 per cent of Australia’s economy, compared with the United Kingdom’s night time economy which sits at 6 per cent.

A BBC cameraman has been attacked by a supporter of US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in El Paso, Texas.

Wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat, the man shoved BBC’s Ron Skeans twice and swore profusely at him and other news crews before being pulled away.

Mr Trump saw the attack and confirmed Mr Skeans was well with a thumbs up, but the BBC has written to the White House, requesting a review of security arrangements for the media.

Italy’s La Stampa newspaper is reporting the Italian government is considering selling the country’s gold reserves in an effort to fund government programs.

The ruling League Party’s 2019 budget raised spending while ditching plans to raise Italy’s consumption tax.

The move was criticised by EU authorities concerned with the speed Italy’s national debt is growing.

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has called for electric scooter company ‘Lime’ to “step up to the plate” and ensure enough helmets are being provided for Brisbane riders.

Questioned by the Labor opposition in a meeting yesterday about injuries on the popular Lime scooters, Quirk maintains the regulation of helmet use and speed are state government issues.

Quirk said Lime needs to work harder to encourage riders to wear helmets, with at least one person per day being treated at the Mater hospital for scooter injuries.

Debate continues over whether Woolloongabba’s derelict Broadway Hotel can be restored, and who is responsible for this, at a meeting of state, council and private engineers.

A petition with 400 signatures has requested council compulsorily acquire the Broadway for community use, which has been vacant since 2010, and ravaged several times by fires.

City Planning Chairman Matthew Bourke, said he believes the hotel should be restored and made safe, however does not believe there is legislation that can force the owner to take these steps.

A Labor government would establish an independent body to oversee Australia’s universal healthcare system.

Opposition health spokesperson Catherine King says the Australian Health Reform Commission would focus on increasing access to public hospital specialists, while dealing with the health problems of Australia’s aging population.

The announcement comes as Labor attempts to position itself as a big supporter of universal healthcare ahead of the Federal Election.

NBN Co has copped criticism from a Sydney Councilor over its shoddy repair of heritage listed footpaths.

Independent Inner West councillor Pauline Lockie says the depression-era footpaths, which are laid by hand, had not been restored to their original condition after NBN Co ripped them up to install cable.

NBN Co said their restorations in some areas are only temporary, and permanent restorations will take longer.