Michael Daley backs ABC Journalist

New South Wales Deputy Labor Leader, Michael Daley, has publicly supported journalist Ashleigh Raper, following her sexual misconduct allegations of the former leader of NSW opposition,  Luke Foley.

Daley says that Ashleigh has done the right thing by coming forward and that he believes her accusation is genuine.

A 62-year-old woman has been hit by a school bus in Tasmania

A 62-year-old woman ha been seriously injured after she was hit by a school bus in Tasmania. 

The police have confirmed that there were no children on the bus at the time and the driver is expected to be breathalyzed. 

The woman has been taken to the Royal Albert hospital with an unknown condition. 

Sharks are bigger in size and population in North Queensland

Local fisherman, Bruce Batch, has warned that shark numbers in North Queensland are currently “out of control” and is surprised there haven’t been more attacks in the area. 

Mr Batch has said that there will be a big jump in the number of people attacked across the coast. 

The comments come after Daniel Christidis, died in hospital after he was attacked by a shark stand up paddle boarding. 

Darling Downs embraces container refund scheme

The introduction of Queensland's new container refund scheme, Containers for Change, has been well embraced by Darling Downs residents, with more than 385, 000 containers being returned in the region since November 1st. 

The scheme encourages recycling by reimbursing Queenslanders 10 cents for every bottle or can returned to designated sites across Queensland. 

UN Report Reveals 3 Million people have fled venezuela due to political and economic crisis

The UN have revealed that three million people have fled Venezuela, since 2015, due to political and economic crisis. 

Under President Nicolas Maduro, hyperinflation... increased violence… and the shortage in medicine and food has resulted in one in twelve Venezuelans fleeing the country. 

In response to high migration from Venezuela and surrounding countries, regional government officials are set to meet later in November to coordinate humanitarian efforts. 
 

China debuts first artificial intelligence news anchor

The world’s first Artificial Intelligence news anchor has debuted on Chinese television.

The news reader, which is based on the latest  AI technology, is of male appearance with a voice, facial expressions and actions of a real person.

Chinese state media reports that he is able to learn from live broadcasting videos by himself and can read texts as naturally as a professional news anchor.

Palaszczuk Government new surfing funds

The Palaszczuk Government has announced one hundred and fifty thousand dollars funding in support of surfing.

The  partnership between the Queensland Academy of Sport and Surfing Australia aims to ensure Queensland surfers are fully prepared for the next Olympics.

Sports Minister Mr De Brenni hopes this funding can help unearth Queensland’s next surfing superstar.

Clerical error leaves Brisbane couple in financial limbo

A clerical error has left a Brisbane couple in financial limbo despite their repeated calls to authorities to help clear their names. 

The couple was listed in court as debtors instead of creditors which threatened their financial reputation. 

Court Registrar, Craig Chapman, has said that the mistake was likely made during an “electronic transfer of information” and wrote to the couple apologising for the error. 

Now to national news

5.4 magnitude earthquake hits Western Australia

Thousands of school staff strike

Following months of negotiations, thousands of school staff will strike this Monday over a new pay deal breaking down. 

There have been several protests, strike actions and work bans two months prior to the statewide strike due to rising frustrations over school staff being the lowest-paid public sector workers.