Gene-edited farm animals to be resistant to deadly disease
Scientists have created gene-edited pigs that are immune to one of the world's costliest livestock diseases.
The team edited the animals' DNA to make them resist the deadly respiratory disease- a move that could prevent billions of pounds in losses each year.
The genetic edit is permanent, so disease resistance will be passed down the generations through natural breeding.
Donald Trump signs executive order to end immigrant family separation
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to end the separation of immigrant families at the US-Mexico border, which has sparked outrage in the United States and abroad.
While signing the document he said that he did not like the sight of children being separated from their families.
"It's about keeping families together while at the same time making sure that we have a very powerful, very strong border," Mr Trump told reporters.
Nick Cave bronze sculpture in Warracknabeal
Australian Musician Nick Cave’s hometown of Warracknabeal in Victoria's wheatbelt has announced a crowdfunding campaign to build a larger-than-life statue of it’s most famous resident.
The small town plans to use the statue of the lead singer of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds to draw tourists to the town.
The sculptor, Corin Johnson, is hopeful the project will get off the ground despite some objections.
Toys'R' Us to close Australian stores, hundreds to lose jobs
Toys’R’ Us Australian operations will close in July, following the collapse of the US head office.
Administrators had hoped that the local business could be merged with the Asian arm of the corporation, allowing it to continue trading until it could be sold off.
Employee entitlements are ranked as priority claims against the company’s assets, and are expected to be paid in full.
Ipswich council accessed extra legal insurance before first corruption charges
Ipswich City Council took out a further legal insurance policy three months before the former mayor, Paul Pisasale, was charged with corruption.
The policy was designed to help council employees access and pay for legal services for either personal or professional lawsuits, providing they obtained approval from either the CEO or Mayor.
The policy is in addition to insurance provided by the Local Government Association of Queensland.
Queensland endures record-breaking winter week
Today is a dark day in the Sunshine State as we have reached the shortest day of the year, with only 10 hours and 24 minutes of daylight expected.
The Bureau of Meteorology warned last Friday that temperatures in the Sunshine State were expected to drop and dip below freezing during the past weekend and earlier this week, with widespread frost also forecast.
Brisbane recorded its coldest morning of the year by dropping below 7 degrees on Saturday
Emily Wurramara: Milyakburra
- Lady Blue, the latest single from this long-awaited release from Brisbane based singer-songwriter Emily Wurramara, refers to her Grandmother’s affectionate name for the sea, summoned up by the many dreaming stories she would listen to growing up with family surrounded by the allure of the water, camping and fishing. In that way it's very emblematic of her new record.
Busdriver: Electricity Is On Our Side
- Regan Farquhar has spent the last twenty years as underground hip-hop’s resident eccentric. His uniquely absurd delivery coupled with an eclectic mix of jazzy instrumentals and conscious subject matter helped lead the way for a new generation of rappers, further exploring the territory he uncovered.
In case you’re unfamiliar, Busdriver sits somewhere between a jazz singer and a slam poet. His intonation is pointed and deliberate, dynamically darting up and down the melodic register to deliver abstract sing-song verses, intricately moulded around each beat.
Johnny Marr: Call The Comet
- Well-loved for the guitar work that gave Morrisey and his songs the musical platform they deserved, Johnny Marr deserves his legendary status due to the Smiths alone. Vegan Marr has (rarely in this industry) been happily married since before even the Smiths formation. Perhaps that plays into his stable creative force and keeps artistic integrity above any desire for stardom.
Review: 4Seasons
4Seasons was an experience. The creative vision, the sounds of Vivaldi, the performance, movement, contemporary and expressive dance forms - everything was happening and yet time was slowing down at the same time. But how do you make time slow down and captivate the audience to then take them on a journey which they will never forget? 4Seasons does so effortlessly, making this an unmissable performance running until June 22nd at Queensland Performing Arts Center.