Queensland’s Unemployment Is The Worst In Australia
Alongside Western Australia, Queensland’s unemployment rates are the lowest nationally.
Comm Games Athletes May Be Processed For Asylum
Australian immigration authorities appear to be processing bids for asylum by overseas athletes and sports officials after the Commonwealth Games.
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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts
Around 4am, Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted, a plume of ash reaching 9,100 metres and then raining down a nearby town.
Colorado Votes To Ban Assault Rifles
The city council of Boulder, Colorado has voted to ban semi-automatic rifles following several recent mass shootings across America.
Australia faces abandonment in Netflix revolution
Screen industry professionals are warning Australia that streaming service giants like Netflix could leave the country behind, if the government doesn’t provide enough incentives for onshore filming and production.
Australian Play Lost Boys
The Australian play Lost Boys is exploring same-sex marriage and the history of gay hate attacks.
Same-sex marriage might be legal now, but the 'yes' vote did not bury Australia's grim history of anti-gay violence.
Award winning writer Lachlan Philpott said he wants the play to open up conversation about the cycle of violence and homophobia in our society.
Queensland Mountains Renamed
Two Queensland mountains are regaining their original Indigenous names after the decision to scrap the European monikers.
Massive overhaul of local government sees councillors and mayors suspended
Five Queensland councillors and mayors will be automatically suspended as early as next week.
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