Queensland Waterway Strategy Under Threat
A plan to improve the quality of waterways across South East Queensland is currently under threat due to political feud.
The plan that aims to turn the Brisbane River from brown to blue is falling victim to state and federal governments negotiation delays, which have persisted for more than two years.
University of Queensland's International Student Plans
The University of Queensland is announcing plans to welcome international students back to its campus in 2022, in a much needed boost to the struggling academic sector.
The multi-phased plan will focus on helping currently enrolled students return to complete on-site practical examinations and mandatory placement hours, before shifting to accommodate newer enrollments.
Queensland's New Sexual Violence Action Plan
The Palaszczuk Government has released yesterday a new whole-of-government sexual violence action plan which is part of an ongoing commitment to prevent and respond to all forms of sexual violence in the community.
PM's Push for Child Protection on Social Media
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is bringing a plan for global action to the G20 summit with a focus on protecting children on social media apps.
Reform of Abortion Laws in Northern Territory
Northern Territory government will today introduce legislation to parliament to make it easier for women to access later-term abortions.
The proposed amendments will allow women to access a pregnancy termination between 14-24 weeks, with the support of one doctor.
Sudan's Military Coup
Sudan’s highest ranking military leader has defended the military’s takeover of power amidst an ongoing coup, as a means of preventing a civil war.
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has condemned the actions of cabinet leaders for joining demonstrations against a potential military seizure of power, and says Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has been detained for his own safety.
Cedarsmoke: Into The WIld World
<p><span><span>- <strong>Jon Cloumassis</strong> and Co. are finally saying goodbye to youth and braving the great big adventure that is adulthood on Cedarsmoke’s debut full-length<em>.</em> Or at least they’re drawing some kind of arbitrary divider through their mid-to-late 20s, which, from <strong>Hendrix</strong> to <strong>Cobain</strong> is traditionally a dangerous time for rockers.
TUESDAY 26/10/21 11AM ZEDLINES
Tuesday Zedlines with Mia
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Intensified push to get far North Queenslanders vaccinated
There has been an intensified push to get far North Queenslanders vaccinated ahead of the border's reopening.
A pop-up clinic in Cairns Central opened on Saturday in a bid to ensure QLD hits the 80 per cent target in December. 478 doses were administered.
Premier Annastacia Pałaszczuk refuses to reveal whether Queensland will mandate Covid jab for teachers.
Premier Annastacia Pałaszczuk is refusing to say if Queensland will mandate the Covid jab for teachers.