8am Zedlines
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Palestinian women rally at the border of Isreal and Gaza
Thousands of Palestinian women have gathered to rally at the border of Israel and Gaza.
Women arrived in busloads from across the enclave in Gaza in their first mass mobilisation since the border protests began in late March.
Gaza's health ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qodra claims 17 women have been wounded by Israeli gunfire.
Heavy rainfall in Thailand could complicate Thai soccer team rescue
Heavy rainfall in Thailand could complicate the rescue of the youth Thai soccer team still trapped in a cave.
Although the boys have been found alive and healthy after nine days of being reported missing, attempts to drain flood water from canals would be in vain if poor weather persists.
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young to step out sexism
Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has vowed to stamp out sexism, following recent backlash from New South Wales Senator, David Leyonhjelm. Line helm
Senator Hanson-Young told reporters on Tuesday “if you see [sexism] happening to a woman … stand up and say something because I can guarantee you she’s not having fun.”
TAFE enrolments drop by 6% in the past year
A new report has found enrolments in TAFE and other government-funded vocational institutions has dropped by 6 percent in the past year.
The number of students enrolled across the country fell to 1.2 millions last year in comparison to 2016.
Similarly, the amount of subjects and programs offered has fallen by 6 percent.
Brisbane residents outraged with the removal of at least 40 trees to upgrade the Kangaroo Point Bikeway
South Brisbane residents have been left outraged after the Brisbane City Council of at least 40 trees to upgrade the Kangaroo Point Bikeway.
Resident David Russell, who lives in an apartment that overlooks the bikeway, has said despite several months of protesting, council ignored their cries and pushed forward with the expansion plans.
Brisbane buses to generate more than $28 million
Brisbane City Council is expecting Brisbane buses to generate more than $28 million dollars in income from 2018-19.
More than $11 million dollars will come from bus shelter advertising and advertising on buses, and approximately 21 percent of the revenue coming from chartering or leasing the buses for special events.
Public and active chairman Adrian Schrinner said the council also increased its casual bus driver workforce this year, to support the growing number of events held in Brisbane.
Review: Short + Sweet Festival
The Short and Sweet Festival is in its seventeenth year World-wide and entering its tenth year here in Queensland exhibiting over 200 artists in theatre and cabaret. The biggest ten-minute play festival in the world enables unique and diverse independent performances to demonstrate their talents in theatre or cabaret competing to win one of twenty one awards. The unique twist is they only have 10 minutes to do it!
African Union and French discuss security
Leaders of African nations plan to coordinate efforts to improve security throughout the continent and defeat Islamic extremists.
The French and Mauritian leaders discussed methods to finance counter-terrorism and peacekeeping operations during the 31st meeting of the African Union.
The African Union meeting follows three attacks over three days in Mali, for which Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility.
German Interior Minister drops resignation threat, reaches compromise
In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel and Interior Minister Horst Seehofer reached a compromise over a migration dispute.
Seehofer, who had previously threatened to resign, said his demands for tightened border controls will be met, ending the conflict between the two parties.
After the meeting, Merkel informed journalists the deal will see the construction of transit centres to return migrants to their previous countries.