New Victoria Bridge Designs Show No Sign Of Shelter For Pedestrians
Brisbane City Council is moving ahead with its plans to remove cars from Victoria Bridge, but designs for the bridge don’t show any kind of coverage to protect pedestrians from the sun or rain.
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Donald Trump Withdraws From US-North Korean Summit
In a letter to Kim Jung UN, Donald Trump has said the planned meeting between the countries would be inappropriate, at this time.
Powerful Cyclone Expected To Hit Oman
Meteorologists are expecting a severe cyclone to strike Oman on Saturday, near Salalah, the country’s third-largest city and home to 200,000 people.
This comes after the cyclone named Mekunu wreaked havoc on Yemen, causing mudslides, heavy rains and even sinking two ships.
At least 17 people have been reported missing in Yemen after the powerful storm, with more than 200 families displaced from their homes.
WA Bushfire Threatens Lives and Homes
A bushfire warning has been issued this morning for residents of the Western Australia city of Albany, with officials saying people are in danger and need to act immediately to survive.
Task-force Established For Virus Affecting Indigenous Community
The Federal Government will establish a new $8 million taskforce to treat the Virus HTLV-1 that is affecting thousands of indigenous Australians.
Dinosaur Bones In Queensland Museum
Over 7 million dinosaur bones and fossils are being stored in the Queensland Museum’s Hendra warehouse.
Stargazing Event In Roma Street Parklands
A live stargazing event took place in the Roma Street Parklands on Wednesday where astronomical photographs were projected onto the William Jolly Bridge.
Review: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra presented by Cine Concerts
On Saturday the Film Concert Series returned to Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre with a matinee and evening concert of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third, and probably the most exciting film in the Harry Potter series. The ‘Great Hall’ of the Brisbane Convention Centre was a fitting location and was packed with excited wand waving Wizards and Witches with a smattering of Muggles.
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