Death of 21 year old in Brisbane's Correctional Facility Centre

A 21 year old inmate has passed away at Brisbane’s Arthur Gorrie Correctional Facility Centre.

He was found unconscious on Saturday night, with prison officers performing CPR but the inmate could not be revived. He was pronounced dead at midnight by paramedics.

It is still unclear how the man died, however further information is being obtained by the Queensland Police Service.

 

Gold Coast $2.1 million lights could be scrapped

Unimpressed doesn’t begin to describe how locals feel about the Gold Coast welcome sign. Described as a “monstrosity”, the mass of bright lights and yellow poles that sit between Brisbane and the Gold Coast could be scrapped.

The purpose of the lights was to spell the words ‘welcome’ to visitors and newcomers, and a ‘welcome home’ for residents ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Ratepayers have suggested the $2.1 million could have been better spent on hospitals, schools and roads.

Strawberry needle scare continues with copycat

There have been nine confirmed cases of strawberries containing needles within them, with one consumer being hospitalised.

Consumers have reported close shaves with their children and a copycat case has surfaced in another Queensland store.

Dr Kim Phan, a lecturer in food science and the University of Sydney, said the industry was not prepared for this kind of intentional contamination.

Charles Darwin University accused of altering academic work

Charles Darwin University has been accused of asking academics to change the wording of a study.

The study looked at the boom and bust nature of construction projects in Darwin - and was published only months after the North Australian Centre for Oil and Gas opened at CDU.  

University officials asked Dr Andrew Taylor to change the language in the publication after they deemed the report too critical of the gas company which had recently helped to fund the multi-million-dollar training centre on campus.

Croatian police accused of Refugee abuse

Refugees stranded in Bosnia allege Croatian police brutality. The allegations include beatings, unwarranted strip-searches and theft.

The abuse takes place as refugees attempt  to enter Europe via Croatia - A country that heavily patrols its borders and turns back refugees. Some refugees are reported to have tried to cross into Croatia 20 times.

YouTube stunt leaves 11-year old injured

An 11-year old boy has been left with horrific injuries after recreating a stunt found on YouTube, in a local park in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire. 

The stunt known as the ‘Roundabout of Death’ led Tyler being rushed to the hospital with injuries so severe that doctors said they were usually only seen in fighter pilots suffering the effects of g-force.