Month of the Super-Cell Storms
Several super-cell storms are expected to sweep in from the west tomorrow, bringing ‘giant hail’, larger than five centimetres.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that south east Queensland now faces a new destructive weather system, that will be slow moving but bring various thunderstorms this October.
Controlled Burns Warning
Energex and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are urging locals to use caution around electricity network infrastructure when conducting controlled burns on their property.
Energex Area Manager Matt Hilder says damage to power poles is their biggest concern, due to the potential risk of falling power lines injuring or killing people and livestock.
Brisbane's New NRL Team Official
The Redcliffe-based dolphins have officially been announced as the NRL’s newest franchise. The club will enter the league in 2023.
The Dolphin’s recent bid was preferred over ones put forward by rival’s Firehawks and the Jets.
Old Mobile Phones Donations To Assist Domestic Violence Charity
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Domestic Violence charity DV Safe Phone is calling for Australians to donate old mobile phones to people in need.
Throughout October, the charity hopes to receive over 1,000 working mobile phones to distribute to people in dangerous domestic situations as part of their one phone one life campaign
Roadside Rubbish Used For New Melbourne Tram Stops
Melbourne’s busy tram stops could soon be made from kerbside rubbish.
Monash University’s Institute of Railway Technology has received $300,000 in Victorian government funding to conduct research with Yarra Trams and Integrated Recycling and Advanced Circular Polymer.
Hungary Fans Clash With Police at Wembley Stadium
Police have clashed with crowds of Hungary supporters at Wembley Stadium during the World Cup Qualifier against England.
Disruption started early on as fans booed players for kneeling during the national anthem, which led to further unrest amongst the crowd and led to the police’s arrival.
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Early Turtle Nesting in Bundaberg
The first turtle has arrived at one of the world’s most important nesting sites, almost a month earlier than anticipated.
The Flatback Turtle arrived at Mon Repos On Saturday night, its arrival heralded by the ringing of bells at St Peter’s Anglican Church in Bagara at 2pm yesterday afternoon.
Academic Loses High Court Battle Over Climate Change Criticism
Queensland Academic Peter Ridd has lost a High Court battle over his sacking for his criticism towards colleagues working on the impact of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef.
Ridd’s disparaging commentary was over work at Townsville’s James Cook University, which aimed at linking climate change and polluted water to coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.
North Queensland's Hydrogen Production Plan
Queensland’s largest multi-commodity port in Gladstone is planning to develop a large scale hydrogen production facility for international distribution.
Renewable energy generator CleanCo has signed an agreement to join the project, which will further assist in the development of the Queensland renewable Hydrogen Ecosystem, securing jobs for locals.