9am Zedlines
9am Zedlines with Risa and Amy.
The popular ABC series ‘War on Waste’ put Australia’s favourite brands of water to the test, with surprising results.
The testing compared the levels of ph, fluoride, and magnesium found in Gold Coast tap water to brands such as Nature’s Best and Mount Franklin. Results showed some brands were far more acidic than tap water, whilst the brand Fiji water has a high concentration of magnesium.
Hundreds missing and two dead after Laos dam collapse
The collapse of a hydroelectric dam in Laos has caused massive flooding throughout villages in the Attapeu province.
Currently there are two confirmed deaths but hundreds remain missing.
The Laos Government has labelled the disaster a state of emergency, as 6,600 people are left homeless and waters continue to spread.
Greek wildfires kill 74 people
Wildfires sweeping through the Greek city of Mati have killed at least 74 people.
Government officials says the blaze broke out late on Monday afternoon and were largely contained by Tuesday evening.
The inferno is the worst to hit Greece since dozens were killed in August 2007.
$944 million Brisbane Metro Project meeting
Hundreds of business leaders are in Brisbane to attend an industry briefing about the $944 million Brisbane Metro project.
The industry briefing will be held for the representatives of local and international companies, where the expression of interest to build the project will open.
Acting Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, said the briefing would outline the Brisbane Metro’s key milestones and opportunities before the launch of the project.
Brisbane motorists campaigning for cheaper tolls
Brisbane motorists are arguing tolls should be cheaper as part of a parliamentary inquiry into the operation of tolls roads in Queensland.
More than 50 submissions have been published, with most drivers arguing tolls should be cheaper and discounts should be offered for regular users.
Submissions for the parliamentary inquiry close on August 7th.
NSW to introduce gender neutral school uniforms
New South Wales schools have overhauled their uniform policy to allow girls to wear shorts and pants to school.
The gender neutral changes give school girls from New South Wales more options than just dresses and skirts in a move that is aimed at making uniforms more affordable and comfortable.
Premier Gladys Berijiklan said students are welcoming the chance to have more “flexibility in their uniform".
8am Zedlines
8am Zedlines with Nilsson and Amy.
Millions of Australians are choosing to opt out of My Health Record as backlash about the scheme continues to build.
Health minister Greg Hunt says it has been projected that 10% of Australians will opt out of the program due to privacy concerns.
Australian Medical Association President Kerryn Phelps says many of her colleagues are “deeply concerned”.
A petition calling on the government to change My Health Record to an opt-in-model has received 20,000 signatures.
Brisbane Reclink Community Cup
Where: Bendigo Bank Oval, Hickey Park in Stafford
When: 29/07/2018
How much: Presale tickets available thru Oztix, flash your sub card for discounted entry if buying tickets at the gate!
Come see the legendary Reclink Community Cup match where the Brisbane Lines (media) face off with the Rocking Horses (musicians) to raise funds for Reclink Australia.
11am Zedlines
This is Patrick and Nic with your 11am Zedlines
Image credit: Wikimedia
NDIS fraud task force established
A new task force has been set up to prosecute NDIS frauds, established by the Federal Police, Department of Human Services and National Disability Insurance Agency.
Law enforcement minister Angus Taylor says schemes such as the NDIS have historically attracted organised crime.
A number of investigations are already underway, with intelligence suggesting minimal fraud is taking place currently.