Possible establishment of Queensland Pharmacy Council
Queensland doctors are concerned about a new pharmacy push to allow for low-risk medications to be dispensed without new prescriptions.
Health Minister Steven Miles says the first priority is patient safety, but in rural and regional areas where it’s difficult to get to a doctor ... it may be safer for them to go to a pharmacy.”
Australian Medical Association Queensland, chair of general practice, Dr Richard Kidd says the ethics of pharmacists prescribing and dispensing medication is concerning.
Tasmanian for-profit care service accused of neglect of children in their care
The ABC have spoken to an employee of the Tasmanian Child and Youth Services who alleges that Total Support Services have failed in their care of duty.
It is claimed that a child in their care has been admitted to the Royal Hobart Hospital Psychiatric department because of treatment by staff.
The DHHS employee said that the department has reported “multiple concerns” about the treatment of children by TSS placed into their care when other, not-for-profit providers were unavailable.
Incident on school camp
A Year-Nine student from a Brisbane boys college is currently fighting for his life after a school camp incident on Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, while the students were taking part in a high-ropes course exercise.
The student was airlifted to Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital just before noon yesterday.
Jackie Trad calls from toll-free Go-Between
Queensland Deputy Premier Jackie Trad has called for tolls on the Go Between Bridge to be removed just hours after Brisbane City Council’s transport boss ruled it out.
Council’s public and active transport chairman said the council would spend $5 million upgrading four intersections near the William Jolly Bridge to cater for extra capacity when Victoria Bridge is closed for Brisbane Metro.
Ms Trad said there had been no community consultation on the closure of the Victoria Bridge.
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Spanish galleon found off Columbia
One of the greatest maritime mysteries has finally been solved after 300 years.
The Spanish Galleon ship, the San Jose, sunk off the coast of Columbia, carrying $22.5 billion worth of gold, silver and emeralds.
The wreck has been dubbed the “holy-grail of shipwrecks” due to its valuable nature.
The ship’s treasure currently remains at the bottom of the sea- for now.
Police shoot Indian pollution protesters
Police have open fired and killed at least nine protesters calling for the closure of major source of pollution in southern India.
Local TV coverage of the protest showed police trying to disperse the crowd with a combination of tear-gas and a water cannon.
The plant, which produces more than 400,000 tonnes of copper every year, will remain closed until at least June 6th after failing to pass local pollution regulations.
Show Dogs movie with 'troubling message about sexual abuse' set for release in Australia
A new children’s movie with a troubling message about sexual abuse is set for release in Australia.
In the comedy Show Dogs, the main canine character is sexually abused but is advised to stay "zen" when he objects to it.
Variety declared it was aimed squarely at pre-schoolers who think bathroom and crotch jokes are the amusing.
The National Centre on Sexual Exploitation said the caper sends "a troubling message that grooms children for sexual abuse".
Crossbench senator’s Adani conflict of interest
A crossbench senator that has voted in support of the Adani Carmichael mine in central Queensland, would benefit financially from the opening of the mine.
The ABC has reported the Liberal Democrat Senator, David Leyonhjelm, has a financial interest in the Abbot Point ship terminal.
In contrast to state-based rules for councillors, Federal members are not required to abstain when voting on matters where they have a financial interest.
Only Federal cabinet ministers are required to “make arrangements to avoid conflicts of interests arising from their investments.”
Council to resume houses to deliver $40 million road upgrade
More than 25 property resumptions are required to widen a road that carries 37,000 motorists a day in North Brisbane.
The $40 million upgrade to Murphy and Ellison Roads at Geebung will require Brisbane City Council to resume 9 homes as well as parts of 17 other properties.
The $40 million upgrade is set to widen Murphy Road to four lanes from Gympie Road through to Butt Street and improve the safety at the Murphy Road, Kittyhawk Drive and Butt Street intersections.