QLD container refund scheme
From November 1, there will be 230 refund points across Queensland where you can collect 10 cents for each empty drink container you return.
The scheme will be run by not-for-profit group, Container Exchange, and funded by charging beverage manufacturers 10.2 cents for each container they produce.
The goal is to reduce litter and marine pollution, increase the rate of Queensland recycling, and boost businesses and fundraising opportunities for community groups.
40 percent of relocated koalas die in Gold Coast hinterlands
The Queensland Government is reviewing it’s koala relocation policy, after 40 percent of koalas relocated from the Gold Coast suburb of Coomera died within five years.
The koalas were moved approximately 40 kilometres from their original habitat, into the Gold Coast hinterlands.
Queensland Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch said the 180 koalas which were relocated had a stronger survival rate than those who remained in Coomera.
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10am Zedlines with Max and Isla.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa wins Zimbabwe's presidential electio
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has won Zimbabwe's presidential election with 50.8 per cent of the vote, according to the country's Electoral Commission.
Apple exceeds $1 trillion in market value
Apple hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the first private-sector company to exceed $1 trillion in market value.
Australia tries to make up with East Timor
Australia is trying to reboot its troubled relations with East Timor, with Julie Bishop being the first foreign minister to visit in five years.
Deaths in custody website opened to public
A new website detailing deaths in custody will allow the community to scrutinise the Australian criminal justice system.
Queensland hospitals ban junk food
Queensland public hospitals and health care facilities are set to ban unhealthy junk food and sugary drinks in a move that hopes to curb the obesity epidemic.
United Nations may intervene in Adani’s proposed Carmichael mine
Traditional owners have urged the United Nations to intervene in Adani’s proposed Carmichael mine by formally censuring Australia at a meeting in Geneva this month.
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