Sydney train drivers go on strike
Sydney train commuters have been warned to expect a morning of chaos as rail workers go on strike.
A limited number of trains will be in service as train drivers will not be operating overseas made trains as they campaign for a pay rise.
A New Zealand man has had over 10 Covid vaccinations in one day
The New Zealand Health Authorities are investigating claims the man visited multiple vaccine clinics and was paid to get the vaccine on behalf of other people.
Covid-19 vaccinations and immunisation spokesperson Astrid Koorneef says “To assume another person’s identity and receive a medical treatment is dangerous… this could affect how their health is managed in the future.”
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Council to change racist name of local creek
Longreach regional council is moving to change the currently racist name of a local creek.
The creek will be renamed to Watyakan Creek which pays tribute to those who historically camped near it.
Local Kerry Thompson says “these names have been offensive and derogatory to all Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people.”
Toowoomba Councillor against vaccine mandate
Toowoomba Councillor Nancy Sommerfield set to bring forward an anti-vaccine mandate motion today.
Ms Sommerfield, who has been active in the community criticising the mandate, said she had been disturbed by the proposed rules, stating it is “not the Australian way”.
The Australia Council to invest in diverse creative projects
The Australia Council is investing eight and a half million dollars in 173 diverse creative projects.
These projects range across the likes of First Nations arts, visual arts, theatre, dance and literature.
A woman fired for speaking against sexual assault
A woman has been fired from major ecommerce firm Alibaba after making sexual assault allegations against a former colleague.
According to a statement from the company, the staff member was dismissed after she “spread falsehoods that damage the company’s reputation”.
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Some retailers are raising concerns as the vaccine mandate will take effect on Friday
From the 17th unvaccinated Queenslanders will not be permitted into venues like theatres, pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes.
National Retailers association CEO Dominique Lamb said they had already seen a rise in anti-social behaviour, with one franchisee having been pushed down a set of escalators, for asking a customer for proof of vaccination.
Queensland rail looking to renewable energy alternatives
Hydrogen powered freight trains could be on the way as Queensland pursues more renewable energy options.
Minister for State Development Steven Miles says a feasibility study will determine “the potential deployment of… hydrogen power technology on the Moura Rail corridor and also the Mount Isa Rail corridor.”