Ipswich to Be Home to Largest Animal Genomics Lab in Australia
Ipswich is set to be home to Australia's largest animal genomics lab.
Neogen Australasia are helping to transform the former University of Queensland suite at Bundamba into an 11 million $ facility which will provide genomic work as well as food diagnostic and biosecurity services for the agriculture sector.
Flood Warnings in South East QLD Amid Heavy Rainfalls
Renewed flooding remains possible across parts of the Bremer River and Warrill Creek, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a flood warnings.
After heavy rainfall over the last week, many motorists are wanted to watch out for possible flood water with police stressing not to risk it with multiple rescues over the last week due to flooded areas.
Berejiklian Possible Run in Warringah Following Favourability Rebound
After resigning as NSW Premier investigations over whether she breached the public trust, senior Liberals say Gladys Berejiklian could run in the seat of Warringah.
With a delay in the closure for nominations for Warringah specifically for Ms Berejiklian more time, the wait is on for whether the findings and her standing will impact her consideration on running in the seat.
COVID Update: Children Aged 5 and Older Will Be Able to Get Vaccinated
The Therapeutic Goods Administrations has has conditionally approved the COVID129 vaccine COMIRNATY for use in children ages 5 and older.
The first shipments are expected to land before Christmas.
Nations Condemn Afghanistan Regime Following Targeted Killings
Following a Humans Rights Watch report earlier this week which documented more than 100 executions of former Afghanistan government officials, nations have condemned the Taliban regime in a joint statement.
More than 22 nations demanded that the Taliban uphold its pledge not to harm former government officials, with the regime denying the allegations in a statement to the BBC.
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Call In For Company Applying To Build Landfill In Ipswich
The company who wants to build a new dump at Ipswich as part of a 200 million recycling centre will be called in by State Development Steven Miles as Ipswich City Council rejected the landfill but accepted the recycling centre.
Wanless Recyclers are now appealing the application in the Planning and Environment Court.
QLD COVID Update
There are no new local Covid19 cases in Queensland on Sunday but six travellers have been detected in home and hotel quarantine.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the Pfizer vaccination for use in Australian children aged 5 to 11.
Family Fearful After Footage Shows Police Officer Threat
Footage from Cunnamulla of a police officer threatening to flog an Indigenous man has led to an informal internal review.
In footage where the officer is speaking to the man’s sister he says the man should turn himself in otherwise the man would be flogged.
Deputy PM Apologizes After Christmas Party Incident
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has apologized for an incident involving NT Senator Sam McMahon.
A witness told the ABC that when Nationals colleagues were putting Senator McMahon into a taxi following a Christmas Party that she proceeded to throw several punches towards Nationals director Jonathon Hawkes.