8am Zedlines
Your 8am Zedlines with Jess and Tania.
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Putin Reveals ‘invincible’ Nuclear Weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled a spread of nuclear weaponry in a recent speech ahead of an upcoming election.
Dreamworld Fatal Ride Demolition
Dreamworld has announced its plans to demolish the Thunder River Rapids Ride which killed 4 people in October 2016.
Brazil dam disaster: firm knew of potential impact months in advance
Brazilian prosecutors allege the mining company responsible for the country's largest environmental disaster predicted the potential impact six months previously in a worst case risk assessment.
LNP Loses Bid to Keep donations off official register
In a move that could have ramifications for political donations across the nation, the LNP lost its bid to keep donations of $1000 or more off the official register.
UN report showcases Australia’s unethical migration policies
During Australia’s first week on the UN human rights council, the country has been reported to possess repressive and abusive migration policies.
Thumbtacks dropped along popular routes
Brisbane cyclists believe they have been the victims of attacks over the last month, as handfuls of thumbtacks have been spread over popular riding tracks puncturing tyres.
11am Zedlines
Your 11am Zedlines with Maria and Justin.
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Dolphins found to recall memories to plan future hunt
Risso dolphins have been found to recall memories from previous hunting expeditions and use them to plan future hunts.
Risso dolphins dive up to 400 metres for their prey and with their limited oxygen supply must hunt efficiently.
The dolphins use echolocation as they dive down corresponding to the depth in which the most squid were found during their last visit.
World’s first plastic-free supermarket aisle
Amsterdam has opened the first plastic-free supermarket aisle, with over 700 products including meat, rice, sauces, dairy, chocolate, cereals, fruit and vegetables now available without plastic packaging at Dutch chain Ekoplaza.
The introduction of the compostable biomaterial packaging is a result campaigning by the group A Plastic Planet and the group’s co-founder Sian Sutherland is calling on other supermarkets to to follow Ekoplaza’s lead.
Ekoplaza is set to roll out plastic-free aisles across all 74 branches by the end of the year.