Protestors have taken to the streets of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia against advancing rebel groups

The rally held on Sunday was the government’s attempt to conjure up public support for conflict against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and other allied groups who have floated a possible march on the capital. 

Many people from the TPLF have been arrested in what local police have labelled a “clean-up operation”.

QLD government working with businesses ahead of reopening border

The Queensland Government is working with businesses to develop rules around operating during inevitable Covid outbreaks when the border opens.

Acting Chief Health Officer Peter Aitken says the national cabinet was considering changing the definition of ‘close contact’ in light of higher vaccination rates. 

Queensland Opposition leader David Crisafulli has slammed Queensland Health over Mackay Base Hospital

Mr Crisafulli has called for a thorough review of the hospital in the wake of criticism surrounding the mistreatment of patients and overwhelmed emergency services. 

An independent review of the hospital is currently underway, of the management and delivery of obstetrics and gynaecology services after a number of complaints were made. 

UK Climate Committee labels Australia "great disappointment"

The UK’s top government advisor on climate change has labelled Australia’s contribution to global climate talks a “great disappointment”.

Lord Deben, chair of the UK’s Climate Change Committee, accused Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison of failing to understand the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 

Brisbane’s Cross River Rail bosses are ensuring the excavated rock won't go to waste

Roadheaders have cut through what will be Boggo Road Station two months ahead of the initial schedule. They’ve ensured excavated rock will be used to build brick houses in the south east as well as other transport projects such as Pacific Motorway upgrades.  

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority CEO Graeme Newton says they are using every effort to use sustainable methods with 80% being reused or stockpiled.