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.

A strong magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the Northern Coast of Venezuela yesterday and shook buildings as far away as the capital, Caracas, where buildings have been evacuated.  

In Victoria, there are calls to increase security and resources at a major hospital in Victoria’s east after a spate of attacks on hospital staff occurred in the mental health unit.

The demand for Australian grown produce both domestically and in international markets is on the rise.

A fire has destroyed a landmark pub in Dalby, the Commercial Hotel, with firefighters working through the night to try and salvage the much-loved establishment.

Brisbane bus drivers have received extra training for dealing with aggressive and intoxicated passengers.

Laws to decriminalise abortion are set to be introduced to the Queensland Parliament today. The bill is expected to be debated and passed before the end of the year.

24 people, including an eight-year-old girl, have been rescued from flash flooding in the Pollino (Po lee no) National Park in southern Italy.