New flight paths over Brisbane causing outrage
New flight paths over Brisbane continue to cause outrage.
Increased noise as a result of new flight paths has resulted in a public consultation. However claims have come out suggesting the review is being buried. These claims come as residents were given one weeks notice, only two sessions were offered and it was limited to 50 people.
Walk-in pfizer hubs in Brisbane
Families across Queensland have been jabbed after a weekend of walk-in Pfizer vaccinations.
Thousands of Queenslanders got their jab after the eligibility expanded to anyone aged 12 and over. This was spearheaded by walk-in hubs across the state, featuring the Brisbane Convention Centre.
Anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne
Footage from a violent anti-lockdown protest has shown a woman pushed to the ground by the police.
Indigenous boarding school students facing barriers
Whilst Australia’s lockdown rules are easing, Indigenous students are still facing barriers.
The pandemic has heightened a sense of isolation felt by boarding students from remote Indigenous communities.
Manny Pacquiao running for Philippines president
Boxing star Manny Pacquiao has announced he will be running for president of the Philippines in 2022.
Senator Pacquiao has come out against the Philippine’s current president criticizing the administration for alleged corruption and its South China sea stance. The boxing world champion said, “We need progress, we need to win against poverty… we are fed up with the promises of change.”
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Fraser Island now K'Gari
Fraser Island has officially been restored to its Aboriginal name K'Gari.
The largest sand island in the world, located north of Brisbane, will now be officially known as K'Gari. The name translates to “paradise” in the local Butchulla language.
Homes lost under Trinder Park rail line plans
Residents of Trinder Park in Woodridge have been told they will possibly lose their homes to a new rail line.
Queensland covid case from airport
Health authorities are fearful after Queensland Covid cases passed through the airport on Friday.
Two known cases were at the domestic terminal, sending authorities into high alert. One person waited for more than four hours before boarding a flight, but both were arriving from New South Wales.
Iconic Australian beachside towns under threat from rising sealevels
New reports show iconic Australian beachside towns could be washed away.
Bells beach, Byron bay and Cottesloe are under threat as new scientific modelling indicates severe rising sea levels.
New report from the intergovernmental panel for climate change has indicated that sea levels could rise by 0.84m by the 2100 if action isn’t taken now.