Lady Cilento proposed name change
Brisbane’s Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital could be renamed, in hopes to prevent confusion for parents as to whether the hospital offers public or private care.
The Queensland Children’s Hospital is potentially going to be the new title, with Queenslanders provided a month to have their say.
Health Minister Steven Miles was presented with a petition from hospital staff last week, currently signed by almost 900 medical practitioners asking for the name change.
Brisbane man's homosexuality convictions ineligible for removal
Alan Raabe, aged 64 is currently the face of the Queensland Government’s move to remove homosexuality convictions, yet he may be unsuccessful in clearing his name under new laws.
Raabe stood before the Queensland Premier and Attorney-General in May 2017, where they apologised to people convicted of being homosexual.
Yet due to the laws passed Parliament only approved for public morality offence and male homosexual offences to be removed, not other offences such as assault.
Elective surgery in Victoria at record low
The number of Victorians waiting for elective surgery has dropped to its lowest level record last month.
The state government has claimed this is attributed to the dedication of the health services staff, with the elective surgery waiting sitting at 36,096 patients.
The lowest number on record and that number dropping 28% on 5 years ago.
Health Minister Jim Hennessy stated the government multibillion-dollar investment towards hospital systems was evidently paying off.
Adelaide archbishop resigns amid child-sex scandal
Adelaide Archbishop Phillip Wilson resignation has been accepted by Pope Francis.
Archbishop Phillip Wilson has been the most senior Catholic in the world to be convicted of concealing child sex abuse.
In May, the archbishop was found guilty of hiding abuse of children at the hands of paedophile priest Jim Fletcher in the 1970’s.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and numerous other political leaders were amongst those suggesting his resignation, in which he has officially chosen to step down from the role.
FYR Macedonia name-change referendum
Macedonian officials decided they will hold a referendum on a proposed name change for the former Yugoslav republic on September 30th.
A yes vote would end the naming-dispute between Macedonia and Greece, and would allow Macedonia to join NATO and apply for European Union membership.
The referendum is supported by the socialist government and Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, and opposed by the nationalist opposition.
Iranian rial drops to new record low
Iran’s currency, the rial, has plunged to another record low in the face of US-imposed sanctions on the nation’s economy.
The Iranian rial was worth 42,000 rial against $1 USD in April and since has significantly dropped to a rate of 111,500 rial against $1 USD on Sunday.
The rial has lost about half of its value since April because of a weak economy, financial difficulties at local banks and heavy demand for dollars among Iranians who fear the effects of sanctions.
Brew bringing back grass roots art and entertainment for Ekka
Brew Café and Wine bar are collaborating with Back Bone and local artists to hold a Variety Cabaret in the heart of the city on Monday 13th August 2018 from midday at 1 Lower Burnett Lane 4000, Brisbane QLD.
Since the implementation of Queensland lockout laws in the last year there has been a decline in the venues that once provided Brisbane with fresh entertainment. Brew is breaking the mould and showing Brisbane something more than the DJ deck and ID scanning rinse and repeat and strives to celebrate the community organisations and artists trying new things.
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Trial for specialist child carers to start
A two-year intensive support trial of specialist foster carers for children with complex and challenging behaviours will start to place its first child in September.
The $2.7 million trial is based on a successful overseas model to help children aged under 12 to overcome significant trauma and go on to a bright future.
Minister for child safety Di Farmer says this new program aims to provide stable, supportive family environments for children and young people with very complex needs.
Ancient-tree given second chance
An ancient Queensland giant red gum tree estimated to be between 250 and 1,500 years old has been given a second chance at life after local artists salvaged it from a wood chip pile.
Artist Anne Harris was at the local dump after the 50 meters tall and 1.8-metre wide tree was taken there after it fell onto the main road and was offered the opportunity to take it away.