New technology to monitor baby turtles

A new antenna being installed on the International Space Station will allow astronauts to monitor turtles hatching from space.

The technology helps scientists track animal behaviour, migration and their local weather conditions.

The tracking system is a collaboration between Yale University and the German and Russian space agencies.

Football Federation Australia chairman to Resign

Football Federation Australia chairman Steven Lowy will reportedly resign later this year due to political infighting at the organisation.

The FFA has recently come head-to-head with the A-League as club owners seek more power in the organisation.

Mr Lowy and his billionaire father Frank Lowy have been heavily involved with Australian football for over 50 years.

Racial discrimination dominating Rental Sector in WA

Minority groups in Western Australia are more likely to experience racial discrimination when searching for housing, according to advocates.

Equal Opportunity Commissioner John Byrne says while there has been some improvements, there is still significant evidence today of discrimination against ethnic minorities, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

Traditional owners call on Government to protect land rights: Adani case

Traditional owners in North Queensland are calling for the Queensland Government to rule out extinguishing their land rights to Adani’s Carmichael Coal mine.

A spokesperson for the Wangan and Jagalingou Traditional Owner’s Council says it would be a travesty for the Government to wipe out native title rights in a federal court meeting with the Adani Group this afternoon.

Speed limit changes for the M1

The Palaszczuk Government has announced speed limit changes to the M1 to reduce speed limits in some sections along the Brisbane to Gold Coast motorway.

The changes will introduce variable speed limit signs like those seen on the Centenary Highway to warn drivers in advance of congestion and crashes.

Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington says lowering the speed limit on the M1 is an admission that Labor has no plan for major infrastructure upgrades.

Former Indian PM on life support

India’s former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been put on life support following a rapid deterioration of his health.

The 93-year-old former journalist and poet, who served as the Indian premier for three terms, has battled poor health for several years.

Vajpayee is known for his hand in forming the Bharatiya Janata Party that is currently in power in India.

Stormzy offers uni scholarship

Following a Cambridge University announcement that no black students were accepted into the college from 2012 to 2016, British ‘grime’ artist Stormzy is offering scholarships for young black students.

Stormzy, whose real name is Michael Owuo, said the scholarship is intended to ensure that people with the academic ability aren’t held back from achievements due to discrimination.

Cricket Australia employee appeals sacking over abortion comments

An ex-Cricket Australia employee will argue she was sacked for her political opinion at the Fair Work Commission today.  

Angela Williamson was dismissed in March after criticising the Tasmanian government’s opposition to abortion.

Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman denies his government called for Ms Williamson to be sacked.