Fatal crash blocks Bruce Highway near Mackay
The north and south bound lanes of the Bruce Highway near Mackay have been closed due to ongoing investigations into a car and truck crash that happened early this morning.
10am Zedlines - Wednesday 22 August
Paris and Taylah back with your 10am Zedlines
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Newly introduced currency in Venezuela brings country to a standstill
The launch of the new currency, the “sovereign bolivar”, has paralysed the country of Venezuela, with thousands of businesses closed and workers staying at home.
Indonesia's Islamic council issues fatwa on measles vaccine
Indonesia's top Islamic body issued a fatwa on the use of the measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccination because it contains traces of pork.
Australia’s first female Muslim Senator gives powerful maiden address
Mehreen Faruqi, Australia’s first female Muslim Senator, took to the floor of the Senate to pledge to fight racism wherever she encounters it.
Another frontbencher offering to resign
In breaking national news, Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge is the tenth front bencher to offer to quit in the wake of yesterday’s leadership spill.
Brisbane City Councillor accuses LNP chairman of slur
A Brisbane City Council meeting erupted in fiery debate on Tuesday following claims of bullying, harassment and sexist remarks among councillors.
Queensland strawberry grower’s grief over mass dumping of fruit amid demand for extra large sizes
A spike in winter temperatures in Queensland brought strawberry fields to peak production late last week and in response, Coles dropped prices to as low as one dollar.
9am Zedlines - Wednesday August 22
Your 9am Zedlines with Erin and Taylah.
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Indonesian Kindergarten under fire for parading children in niqabs, AK47s on Independence Day
An Indonesian Kindergarten is under fire for viral footage of children walking down a street during the independence day celebrations wearing niqabs (nick-cabs) and carrying cardboard cut-outs of AK47 rifles.