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.
Adani coal mine may impact natural springs
Photograph credit: Tom Jefferson
An Adani groundwater plan could permanently destroy natural springs in Northern Queensland.
Two Federal Government studies report the coal mine and springs feed from different water resources, so the coal mine will not threaten the ecosystem or the nearby Springs.
However environmental engineering expert Matthew Currell says there is ‘major scientific uncertainty’ to the potential impact on the springs.
Justice for Justine Damond as police office turns himself in
The Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Australian woman Justine Damond last July has turned himself in on charges of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
The officer shot Ms Damond minutes after she called 9-1-1 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley behind her home.
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says the officer recklessly fired his handgun from the passenger seat in disregard for human life.
Family reunites with their two dogs after bushfire evacuation causes doubt of their survival
A family who believed their two dogs had died in the Tathra bushfire have cried tears of joy after finding their pets had survived.
The dogs were left behind after the family evacuated their home just a street away from where the blaze took hold.
Kristy Lee Kelly says one of the dogs is her companion dog helping her deal with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, but thankfully the dogs have returned to her safe and sound.
Human Skull discovered in Western Australia, treated as non-suspicious
A human skull has been discovered in the Kimberley Region in Western Australia.
A quad biker at La Grange Bay spotted the skull and reported it to police who enlisted local Karajarri man Frankie Shoveller to help collect it.
Officer in charge, Senior Sergeant Chris Fox, said the skull is not being investigated as a crime, as the skull is most likely from pre-colonial times.
Ice usage increases risk of children being place in out-of-home care
An ABC analysis has shown a correlation between the increase in ice usage and the number of children being removed from homes.
Ice usage sharply increased between 2010 and 2013 while the number of children in out-of-home care also dramatically increased by 33.5% according to the Australian Institute of Health.
The analysis also found that Indigenous children are up to 10 times more likely to be admitted to out-of-home care.
Last male northern white rhino has been euthanized
Sudan, the last male northern white rhino has unfortunately been euthanized at his home in Kenya.
Following our story last week on his hopeful recovery, Sudan took a turn for the worst and due to age-related complications his condition drastically deteriorated.
Scientists are now developing in-vitro fertilisation for the two surviving female northern white rhinos, attempting to save the species.
The Killers "taking control" of UK charts
‘Mr Brightside’, The Killers’ iconic anthem has officially spent 200 weeks in the UK top 100.
Fifteen years after the song’s release it’s still “doing just fine” being streamed 45 million times last year.
No one’s falling asleep or calling a cab on this classic, as each week in 2018 it’s been streamed an averaging 878 000 and fans are waiting with eager eyes as destiny calls ‘Mr Brightside’ to make it four years straight in the charts with only eight more weeks to go.
Commonwealth Games offers free wifi in return for Facebook details
The Gold Coast City Council will be offering free wifi to those attending the Commonwealth games, however people’s Facebook data will be mined in the process.
The data will be used for tourism marketing by the council, and they’re spending $5 million on improving their internet speed in preparation.
To access the faster wifi, users have to log in through their Facebook, although there is another option to use slower internet access by just using their email.