Australian shoppers urged to not 'bag' Woolworth employees
Shoppers in Queensland, Western Australia and in the Northern Territory have been urged to not ‘bag’ Woolworths employees after the plastic bag ban comes into force today.
The Queensland Government’s single-use plastic bag ban does not start until July 1, however, Woolworths along with all its supermarkets, BWS, Metro and petrol outlets have implemented the new rule from today.
Queenslanders urged to show their support for World Refugee Day
Today marks World Refugee Day and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Stirling Hinchcliffe is urging Queenslanders to show their support and look for ways to make a difference.
Mr Hinchcliffe said “World Refugee Day reminds us that there are millions of refugees throughout the world seeking better lives for themselves and their families.”
The United States will no longer be apart of the United Nations Human Rights Council
The United States has pulled out of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the UN, announced the withdrawal suggesting the council was not worthy of its name.
The US has often criticised the council of anti-Israel bias, which has passed 70 resolutions critical of Israel since its inception, more than any other nation.
World Refugee Week Interview with Tibo Rogers
TIbo Rogers was forced to leave his home of Sierra Leone after civil war struck the country. He has an incredible story which has led to his work as the manager of the face to face campaign in Brisbane with Australia for the UNHCR.
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Libyan coastguards have recovered the bodies of five migrants and 191 survivors off the coast of capital Tripoli.
The discovery follows 76 migrants who were intercepted west of Tripoli on Sunday, as well as a humanitarian organisation ship being turned away by Italy’s new government decision to close its ports.
Turkish army announces military patrols in Syria
The Turkish army announced yesterday they have begun patrols of the Syrian city of Man-bij.
The announcement follows an agreement between Turkish and American military officials for the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters from the city.
The Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, insists Man-bij is an Arab-dominated city and should be stabilised and given back to its owners.
Melbourne wakes up to the coldest morning of the year
Melbourne has experienced the coldest morning of the year today, with temperatures dropping to three degrees at 6:30am.
The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed this morning was the coldest morning in Melbourne since July last year, also setting a record as the coldest June morning in two years.
Heavy rainfall, still nights and clear skies are believed to be the reason behind the cold snap.
Apollo Bay faces extensive erosion damage to shoreline
Apollo Bay, a major tourist town along the Great Ocean Road is facing extensive erosion damage to its shoreline.
The alarming rate of erosion poses a threat to one of Victoria’s key tourist routes, with current damage being exacerbated by recent storms.
Locals have criticised the authorities who manage the area for failing to take action towards fixing the problem.
World Refugee Week Interview with Akon Dhel
Born in Kakuma Refugee camp, Akon came to Australia in 2005 at the age of 6. She now works as a face-to-face fundraiser for UNHCR, to collect donations toward refugee camps in South Sudan, from where her parents fled from the ongoing conflict.
Cancer Council calls for Queenslanders to increase fibre intake
Researchers have discovered around 18 per cent of all bowel cancer cases could be prevented, if Queenslanders increased their fibre intake by about five grams a day
Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in Queensland, and the third leading cause of cancer death.
Cancer Council Queensland CEO Chris McMillan is encouraging Queenslanders to increase their daily fibre intake for better health.