Cyclists stage a "die-in" in response to cyclist being hit by car
More than fifty Brisbane cyclist staged a “die-in” protest near the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital at 8:25 this morning.
Led by Greens councillor for the Gabba, Jonathan Sri the protest was sparked after a nineteen year old was hit at the same intersection two weeks ago.
Councillor Sri acknowledged the act was controversial, but says “after years of advocacy, it's clear that evidence-based arguments and rational debate alone are not working to shift the cultural biases within the bureaucracy, so we need to take a more assertive approach.”
Volunteer Marine Rescue crew ask for dredging, government denies.
The Volunteer Marine Rescue crew are repeatedly asking the government for dredging as improve time response to emergencies.
The sand that surrounds the VMR base has shifted so much over the past years that the water is at times too shallow for the rescue boat to be taken out and it causes delays.
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MP slammed for believing teachers don't work hard enough
Queensland MP Andrew Laming has slandered the new Gonski school recommendations saying teachers need fewer holidays and more work because their time is unquantified and invisible.
Mr Laming’s brash comments which suggested the regulation of teaching hours put him at odds with fellow Liberal party members and teachers unions.
Correna Haythorpe, president of the Australian Education Union says the backbencher’s arguments are flawed as teachers work is "dictated by the reality of education across Australia".
French president challenges Malcolm Turnbull to lift his climate change game
French President, Emmanuel Macron has challenged Malcolm Turnbull to lift his game when it comes to tackling climate change
During a dinner with the Prime Minister, President Macron urged him to show the power of conviction and display courage in confronting climate change.
The French president also believes that Australia’s neighbours are feeling the effects of climate change and believes the change in climate is an absolute priority.
Air pollution inequality related to wealth
Air pollution inequality between the worlds Rich and Poor is getting worse as a new report from the World Health Organisation reveals seven million people die every year from airborne contaminants.
In 2012, one out of every nine deaths were from air pollution and the report reveals that in South and South-East Asia, more than 70% of poorer cities suffered worsening air quality.
The Americas were the only region where a majority of people breathe air that meets the W.H.O’s guidelines, where in Asia and the MIddle East it was close to zero.
Doctor who was part of AMA shared private medical records with cult
A doctor who was part of the Australian Medical Association has shared patients medical history with an alleged cult.
Dr Sam Kim withdrew from the AMA Queensland Council after an ABC investigation into his second case of professional misconduct in a year relating to his ties with the cult Universal Medicine.
In March, the NSW Privacy Commissioner found Dr Kim had violated patients privacy by sharing his records with Serge Benhayon, the UM founder who previously claimed to be the reincarnated Leonardo Da Vinci.
Better politics might be the solution to climate change
Scientist says science can’t solve climate change, better politics can.
Mike Hulme, former scientist of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says the 2015 Paris deal might not work.
He said climate change was in danger of becoming a “fetish” and that rallying cries to “save the planet by limiting global warming to 2 degrees” could be a distraction from the real issue of political logjamming.
Kangaroos attacking tourists due to carrot addiction
Kangaroos are attacking tourists and being addicted to carrots might be to blame.
Thousands of tourists see the roos in the unlikely location of Morisset Hospital in Southern Lake Macquarie, where they’re found on the grassy hills.
However, too many tourists are using food to get the perfect selfies and some experts believe the roos have lost their fear of people and grow hungrier for the unnatural food being given to the.
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