Flood Warnings in South East QLD Amid Heavy Rainfalls

Renewed flooding remains possible across parts of the Bremer River and Warrill Creek, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a flood warnings. 

After heavy rainfall over the last week, many motorists are wanted to watch out for possible flood water with police stressing not to risk it with multiple rescues over the last week due to flooded areas.

 

Berejiklian Possible Run in Warringah Following Favourability Rebound

After resigning as NSW Premier investigations over whether she breached the public trust, senior Liberals say Gladys Berejiklian could run in the seat of Warringah.

With a delay in the closure for nominations for Warringah specifically for Ms Berejiklian more time, the wait is on for whether the findings and her standing will impact her consideration on running in the seat. 

With Ms Berejiklian’s favorability rebounding significantly since her ICAC appearances, insiders have said she is now considering running.

 

COVID Update: Children Aged 5 and Older Will Be Able to Get Vaccinated

The Therapeutic Goods Administrations has has conditionally approved the COVID129 vaccine COMIRNATY for use in children ages 5 and older. 

The first shipments are expected to land before Christmas.

Despite Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly recommending shortening the time between the second and third dose, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has decided to keep the current 6 month interval.

 

Nations Condemn Afghanistan Regime Following Targeted Killings

Following a Humans Rights Watch report earlier this week which documented more than 100 executions of former Afghanistan government officials, nations have condemned the Taliban regime in a joint statement. 

More than 22 nations demanded that the Taliban uphold its pledge not to harm former government officials, with the regime denying the allegations in a statement to the BBC. 

This follows an August report by Amnesty International have found numerous reports of targeted killings near Dahani Qul village with 11 former soldiers killed and 2 civilians.

 

Call In For Company Applying To Build Landfill In Ipswich

The company who wants to build a new dump at Ipswich as part of a 200 million recycling centre will be called in by State Development Steven Miles as Ipswich City Council rejected the landfill but accepted the recycling centre. 

Wanless Recyclers are now appealing the application in the Planning and Environment Court. 

Mr Miles says the call in of the full Wanless application will require Wanless to demonstrate capacity in reducing waste to landfill.

 

QLD COVID Update

There are no new local Covid19 cases in Queensland on Sunday but six travellers have been detected in home and hotel quarantine. 

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the Pfizer vaccination for use in Australian children aged 5 to 11. 

Acting Chief Health Officer Dr Peter Aitken says the six new cases in quarantine consisted of interstate and international travellers.

 

Family Fearful After Footage Shows Police Officer Threat

Footage from Cunnamulla of a police officer threatening to flog an Indigenous man has led to an informal internal review.

In footage where the officer is speaking to the man’s sister he says the man should turn himself in otherwise the man would be flogged.

Darryn Munn, the man’s father has said the entire family is scared and that the man has fled for fear of his life after seeing the footage of the police officer giggling.

The Queensland Police Service has told the ABC South West District that it is conducting internal inquiries.

 

Deputy PM Apologizes After Christmas Party Incident

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has apologized for an incident involving NT Senator Sam McMahon.

A witness told the ABC that when Nationals colleagues were putting Senator McMahon into a taxi following a Christmas Party that she proceeded to throw several punches towards Nationals director Jonathon Hawkes. 

A spokesperson for Mr Joyce says a "contrite apology has been given and accepted" with both parties wanting the issue ended.

 

Federal Parliament To Shut Down to Public After Positive COVID Case

Federal Parliament is to shutting to the public after a Greens staffer has tested positive for COVID19. 

Greens Leader Adam Bandt who was in direct contact with the staffer who tested positive says he is isolating while awaiting results. 

A spokesman for the Prime Minister has said that the positive result has no impact on Mr Morrison.