Glacier melting unstoppable in this century
Glacier melting cannot be prevented in this century, according to researchers from the Universities of Bremen and Innsbruc.
Even if global emissions decrease, climate change has already “triggered changes that can no longer be stopped.”
The findings also confirm the risks of rising sea levels caused by melting glaciers the world over.
BCC secretly buys 750 hectares of bushland
The Brisbane City Council have spent the past two years secretly buying bushland the size of more than 400 Suncorp Stadiums.
Brisbane taxpayers have been spending 30 million dollars a year to fund the council’s ambition to secure 10 years worth of bushland, equalling 750 hectares, in just four years.
Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk says the council didn’t make the purchase plans public until the purchase had been made.
North Queensland worms on the coffee grind
Worms in far north Queensland are starting to get a daily coffee fix through coffee grinds in their soil.
Mick Kruckow from Eubenangee takes 20 kilograms of used coffee grounds and feeds them to his 120,000 worms to “keep his worms happy,” and keep the grounds out of landfill.
The result has seen an improvement with the farms fertiliser, has doubled organic matter and created greener pastures for the cattle.
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A nationwide study has revealed that half of Aussies fail to brush their teeth twice a day.
Risky alcohol consumption and smoking are contributing to poor dental health while sugar overconsumption is the main cause in children.
Data shows 90% of adults have experienced decay in their teeth over their lifetime.
CEO brags about manipulating elections through Facebook
Founder and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg has been called before the British Parliamentary committee to answer questions involving improper access to user data around the 2016 US Presidential election
This comes as Alexandra Nix, CEO of data mining company Cambridge Analytica was suspended after he was captured on camera bragging about manipulating elections through Facebook.
Tonga has banned school girls playing rugby
The government of rugby-mad nation, Tonga has banned women from playing the sport in public schools.
Claims the move is to "preserve the dignity of Tongan women and hold on to Tongan cultural values" has been poorly received, instead being described as a “blow to women’s rights”.
The president of the Tonga Women’s Rugby Association slammed the decision saying, "How can we teach our girls to be independent when we keep making choices for them?"
Google accused of harming Australian news media
Google’s vice president for News has defended the company against claims it is harming Australian news media.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating the impact of Google, Apple News and social platforms on the competition in media and advertising.
The inquiry follows concerns raised by former senator, Nick Zen-o-phon, who believes the tech giants are damaging the viability of Australian media companies.
Train delays spark outrage following Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran fans are slamming Queensland Rail for train delays on the night of one of the biggest concerts this year.
Queensland Rail closed part of the network, replacing trains with buses, between Northgate and Petrie for “planned maintenance”.
Although notice was given, concert-goers questioned why the maintenance was planned to coincide with the event, taking to facebook to express their frustration.
BCC approves demolition in inner city
The Brisbane City Council has approved the demolition of 25-storey CBD tower.
The plans were proposed in August 2017 and detailed plans for an office tower with retail, gym, conference and childcare facilities on Albert Street.
The demolition will remove the Suncorp 10 metre digital clock, and will be the third-highest inner city high-rise demolition in Australia’s history and offer numerous challenges.
Ten year old on Naura receiving treatment in Australia for mental health
A ten year old refugee who has repeatedly attempted suicide on Nauru is moving to Australia to access acute psychological care.
The Australian home affairs department attempted to delay the boy’s hearing to receive treatment, but Justice Nye Perram rejected the notion saying a delay could not be justified, as there is a significant risk the boy would not be alive by the hearing, and it was not a risk he was prepared to take.