Possible criminal offence in union raids
The Australian Federal Police believes a criminal offence may have been committed in relation to leaks about raids on union premises that are linked to Jobs Minister, Michaelia Cash's, office.
The AFP is continuing investigations into the leak of information, which led to media being informed and arriving before police raided the offices.
Deputy commissioner, Leanne Close, says dozens of people had been interviewed during the investigation, but is refusing to say if government ministers including Senator Cash had assisted police.
Critics call out government for medical privacy breaches
Critics have called out the New South Wales government after hundreds of medical files were found in an abandoned run-down building south of Sydney.
After investigations uncovered the privacy breach, New South Wales Health responded that the site was covered in warning signs of asbestos, and that the former Garrawarra Centre for Aged Care in Helensburg was illegally trespassed.
Sources close to the ABC said the building was not secure and that the public had been accessing the site.
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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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.