Queensland sparky catches python after it ate the cat
A Queensland electrician captures a python after it eats the family cat.
BME Electrical Services electrician Brydie Maro was called to the job in Mossman and eventually wrangled the eight kilogram snake, releasing it into the bush land.
Maro, a former wildlife handler, is no stranger to removing snakes, having previously having removed snakes from customers switchboards.
Gearing up for International Women's Day
Many organisations and communities are gearing up for International Women’s Day events, which are being held this Thursday the 8th of March.
There are breakfasts being held across the state including one at the University of Queensland. The Queensland University of Technology is hosting a panel and market stalls, with many societies getting involved with their own events.
Get searching online for more details on what’s on near you.
Review: Permission to Speak
Chamber Made’s ‘Permission to Speak’ played the Brisbane Powerhouse Theatre as part of the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) schedule for 2018. If you’ve not heard of it, APAM showcases contemporary performing arts to the international sector. This work is certainly one you can imagine touring the world.
Drugged gummy bears used to calm kids at daycare
Melatonin laced gummy bears have been used to drug children in a Chicago daycare.
Three workers have been accused of using the sickly sweets to calm kids before naptime, and neurologist Anna Ivanenko described it as a “very inappropriate and potentially dangerous act.”
They now face “endangering the life or health of a child and battery” charges.
Hope for last male white rhino after health improvement
Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, has seen a slight improvement in his health.
His carers are sceptical of a “miracle recovery,” but are encouraged by his recent “lifted spirits.”
The 45 year old, is one of only three northern white rhinos left, and mating attempts so far have failed, making his health of vital importance to the continuation of the species.
Jesus Loves Nachos
“Jesus Loves Nachos” graffiti in the Northern Territory is being trademarked in hopes to promote tourism.
The famous graffiti is carved into Katherine’s Railway Bridge, south of Darwin.
Author and Katherine town councillor, Toni Tapp Couts spent eight months getting the slogan trademarked and initially plans to sell tea towels and t-shirts bearing “Jesus Loves Nachos.”
Traffic delays expected after vehicle catches fire on M1
A vehicle has caught fire and caused delays for motorists on the M1 this morning.
Reports of the vehicle came from the northbound Pacific Motorway near exit 35 at Beenleigh.
Lengthy delays are expected.
Helicopter used to transport emergency baby supplies
Emergency baby supplies have been helicoptered to an outback mum, whose been isolated by floodwaters.
Samantha Watson and her family were stuck in a town without a supermarket, and realised they’d run out of baby formula.
After getting in contact with the local council, a helicopter brought the family the crucial supplies.
Fight to reduce the gender pay gap in Parliament
Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Tanya Plibersek, announced an election plan to put equal gender representation, at the heart of government decision making.
If elected, the party is promising to boost the representation of women in senior positions on government boards, public service and address the gender pay gap.
Ms Plibersek says in 1972 they were saying ‘it’s time’, but in 2018, women are saying ‘times up’