Australian AdBlue shortage
A shortage of urea has led to a potential crisis as Australia struggles to produce a crucial diesel anti-pollutant.
Known as AdBlue, the diesel exhaust fluid is added to most modern diesel engines to help them run smoothly, however prices have increased drastically in the past year due to China limiting urea exports.
Visa holders returning to Australia after two years
Today visa holders are now allowed to enter Australia, after almost two years since Australia’s international borders closed due to the pandemic
The reopening to skilled workers and international students comes after the federal government placed a two-week pause due to concerns around the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
Far right extremist groups sued over financial costs of Capitol riot
Washington DC is suing several far right extremist groups to cover the financial costs of the Capitol Building insurgency riots in January this year.
Both the so called Proud Boys and Oath Keepers will be held accountable for the protests instigated by then President Donald Trump, which left five people dead and dozens injured.
France passes legislation to outlaw gay 'conversion' practices
France has now joined a number of countries that have passed legislation that either partially or fully outlaw gay ‘conversion’ practices.
The bill which must be signed by French President, was passed after a similar ban was signed into law in Canada towards practices that seek to change a person’s sexual orientation.
BARKAA: Blak Matriarchy
<p><span><span>- BARKAA’s debut EP, <em>Black Matriarchy</em>, is a powerful six track celebration of past generations of Blak women, told with intense admiration, power and love. BARKAA, a Malyangapa, Barkindji woman based on Gandangara land, doesn’t mince words in this highly anticipated EP, demanding respect for the women who came before her, and for herself. </span></span></p>
Aeon Station: Observatory
- In 2003, American indie-rock also-rans The Wrens released what was to be their farewell album, The Medowlands. The record was a sprawling collection of quiet ballads and layered epics about the quiet despair of getting older and letting go of your dreams. The album developed a sizeable cult following, and eventually became recognised as an indie classic. The Wrens announced they were working on a follow-up, and their new-found fanbase waited with bated breath.
TUESDAY 14/12/21 11am ZEDLINES
Image credit: Government news
QLD to have first hydrogen powered police car
Queensland has commissioned Australia’s first hydrogen-powered police vehicle.
Minister for Energy and Public Works Mick de Brenni says assigning the Hyundai Nexo to the police is in an effort to develop domestic demand for the government’s hydrogen industry strategy.
2300 Queenslanders have had their say on Queensland’s current animal welfare laws
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries have assessed the survey responses and written submissions on the review of the Animal Care and Protection Act.
Minister for Agriculture Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner says the goal is to ensure Queensland animal welfare laws continue to meet community expectations.
Australia set to team up with Moderna
In a new deal with pharmaceutical giant Moderna, Australia is set to manufacture mRNA vaccines for Covid-19 and other diseases, in Victoria.
The long-term partnership between the federal government, Victorian government and Moderna will see 100 million vaccines produced each year in a pandemic starting in 2024.