Hidden cameras capture dead crocodile dragged from creek
A 69-year-old man has been charged with taking protected wildlife, with the investigation into the alleged killing of a three metre crocodile in far north Queensland.
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As the parliamentary year is about to commence, the Turnbull government will have another attempt at passing legislation to make it harder to become an official Australian citizen.
Citizenship minister Alan Tudge, says the bill is designed to ensure that applicants will have a chance to ‘seize’ great opportunities in Australia, but only if they have a basic understanding of English and are willing to become integrated with the Australian community.
Syrian Kurds turn to government for help
Members of the Kurdish authority in Syria have called on Syria’s government for assistance against Turkish forces in the border region of Afrin.
Diplomat quits Rohingya panel
A US diplomat yesterday quit Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis panel, labelling it a ‘whitewash’.
First Indigenous surgeon confronts health inequality
Australia’s first Indigenous surgeon Kelvin Kong, is on a mission to improve ear health and hearing for Indigenous children.
Government eyes 2018 citizenship application changes
As the parliamentary year is about to commence, the Turnbull government will have another attempt at passing legislation to make it harder to become an official Australian citizen.
CityGlider bus soon to reach Coorparoo
Brisbane’s growing population has called for an extra $150,000 per year towards extending the route of a current high-frequency express bus service.
Local Labor Opposition set sights on Lord Mayor
Freshly elected Labor councillor Kara Cook has warned Lord Mayor Graham Quirk to watch out for Labor.
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Protesters to attend Indigenous events across Australia
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will remark today as Invasion Day, as the Government faces more pressure to change the date of Australia Day.