Rare Sawfish Sighted by Rangers and Researchers
Sightings of a rare sawfish have indigenous rangers and wildlife scientists calling for a change of endangerment status.
The call for change comes after a rare freshwater sawfish has been found in Lakefield National Park, making it the first recorded find on the east coast of Australia in 29 years.
Nationals Fail to Deliver Policy on Climate Change
Nationals have failed to conclude a policy on climate change following a meeting between MPs and senators in Canberra yesterday.
National members attended the meeting to discuss Australia’s net zero carbon emissions reduction target ahead of the Prime Minister's trip to the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow, where he is expected to commit Australia to reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
Massive Damage After Earthquakes in Bali
Homes and temples have been damaged after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit Bali killing at least ten people and injuring another seven.
The aftershock has decimated most Bali villages causing a landslide in the nearby area of Bangli.
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1. Scraps - New World (Album Of The Week)
2. Jaguar Jonze - WHO DIED AND MADE YOU KING? (Single)
3. Some Jerks - Summertime Funtime
4. Slumlawwd - Fuckburg
5. Sycco - Sycco's First EP
6. Terra Pines - Downbeat (Single)
7. K Mak - K Mak
8. Emma Donovan & The Putbacks - Under These Streets
9. Hatchie - This Enchanted (Single)
10. WAAX - Most Hated Girl (Single)
11. The Merindas - Complicated EP
12. Amyl And The Sniffers - Comfort To Me
13. Becca Hatch - Safety (Single)
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Indigenous Leaders Plead for Government Not to Spread COVID
Indigenous leaders in remote and regional communities across Queensland are petitioning for authorities to not let covid 19 spread to their regions when the borders reopen.
First Nations artist and leader, Djambawa Marawili is pleading with the government to protect the community and warns that Indigenous elders are more likely to die from the virus which could wipe out culture and languages.
Swimming Program To Help Refugees
A Brisbane program is helping refugees overcome trauma and learn to swim.
The Aqua English program is socially inclusive and is designed to decrease the number of people from non-English speaking backgrounds drowning.
Memorial Opens to Honor Veterans
Afghanistan war veterans in Australia have been honoured by a new memorial garden in Brisbane
A memorial honouring those who served and lost their lives in Australia's longest war has now opened in Milton, off Chippendale Street.
Vaccine Passport to Allow Travel Freedoms
International vaccine passports will be available tomorrow for those who are fully vaccinated and are wanting to go overseas or return home.
Seven West Media sues 7/11
The Seven West Media company has filed documents with the Federal Court directed at popular convenience franchise 7-11.
The documents request 7-Eleven removes a series of trademarks registered in Australia over concerns they could confuse and deceive the public.