Beekeepers to have National Park stays extended
Queensland beekeepers who were meant to shift away from national parks by 2024 have had their stays extended until 2044 due to bushfires and drought.
1088 professional apiary sites located within 49 Queensland national parks will now be able to extend their stays as Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said the decision had to be made quickly as few alternative sites had been found.
Victoria set to host Melbourne Cup amid Covid Cases
Victoria has recorded 1612 new local cases.
The Victorian government will allow 10,000 attendants of Melbourne to be allowed despite cases continuing to trend upwards.
In an effort to boost vaccination numbers, the Victorian government has also opened up all vaccinations to people aged 12 and upwards.
US Navy Engineer charged trying to sell submarine secrets
A US Navy engineer has been charged in attempting to sell secrets about the nuclear submarines.
After receiving 10,000 in cryptocurrency, Jonathan Toebbe alongside his wife attempted to provide information to an FBI agent in a month-long investigation.
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Queenslanders to stay at home, instead of hotel, for quarantine
With home quarantine trials beginning, the first Queenslanders to spend their two weeks at home - instead of hotels - will enter the state today.
Those arriving will need to have tested negative seventy-two hours before travelling, have two vaccine doses, and fourteen days worth of groceries in a free standing home where all other occupants must also spend a fourteen day quarantine.
Noosa Reckons with effects of Climate Change
Noosa is being forced to reckon with the impact of rising sea levels, as council research shows two beaches immediately to its south will deteriorate from the effects of erosion by 2040.
Sunshine, Sunrise and Perigian beaches are all at risk, with the rising water levels and erosion affecting not only the landscape, but also the luxury homes perched just onshore.
Court Battle over land management set to head to NT Supreme Court
A court battle over damage to a sacred site in the Kakadu National Park will head to the Northern Territory Supreme Court.
Parks Australia, which jointly manages the land alongside the Gunlom Traditional Owners is accused of breeching conditions obtained to build a walking track.
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November protests in Cuba set to clash with military exercises
Cuba’s dissident protests on November 20 will be met with a military exercises for civilian defence preparedness that same day.
It’s a move that has drawn outcry from protesters who say they are marching against state violence and for democracy and freedom of political prisoners.
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