COP26: Developing countries climate costs remain underfunded
World leaders have gathered in Glasgow for the COP26 conference and have begun talks to achieve net zero emissions. This conference follows the last round of climate talks in Rome over the weekend where the G20 economies failed to commit to a 2050 emissions target.
Review: Australian Premiere of Wyrmwood: Apocalypse Brisbane International Film Festival
If you know nothing of the Wyrmwood series it might be worth looking at a few trailers before you take your seat to watch Wyrmwood: Apocalypse 2021 so you know what you are in for. This fast paced action thriller film is a sequel to Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead and features standout performances from Shantae Barnes-Cowan as ‘Maxi’ and Tasia Zalar as ‘Grace’. This cult classic is well worth a watch and premiered at the Brisbane International Film Festival on Saturday 30th October.
4ZZZ Top 20
1. Amyl And The Sniffers - Comfort To Me
2. Baker Boy - Gela
3. MOD CON - Modern Condition (Album Of The Week)
4. Scraps - New World
5. Tia Gostelow - Valley Nights (Ft. Sahara Beck & Hope D) (Single)
6. Jaguar Jonze - Who Died And Made You King? (Single)
7. Erin Foster - Friends (Single)
8. Mitch, Please - The Power Of The Trake (Single)
9. Jesswar - Bad Like Riri (Ft. Erica Banks) (Single)
10. Haus Kat - Maladambun (Feat. Leelow) (Single)
11. Chakra Efendi - SUV (Single)
11AM ZEDLINES 01/11/2021
Your 11am Zedlines with Sophia.
Image Credit: Paul Jeffers
COVID Update: Pushes For Vaccination as Borders Set to Open
With the holiday season in full effect, the Queensland government is encouraging as many vaccinations before borders open.
Despite possible concerns about transmission once borders open, the government is hoping to have as many people double vaccinated but still predict a large influx of cases to last into 2022 with as well as deaths.
Birds Released in Bid to Bring From Brink of Extinction
60 regent honeyeaters have been released as a part of a captive breeding program in the fight to save the species.
With only 300 of the species left in the world, the release of 20 per cent of their entire population in the Hunter Valley will assist in saving the birds from extinction.
Retailer Unveils Unorthodox Hiring Plans Ahead of Holiday Season
An Australian company is allowing job applicants to apply without a resume or reference to boost employment rates and provide jobs before Christmas.
Berejiklian Faces Anti-Corruption Watchdog in Second Day
Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has faced the anti-corruption watchdog today after a dramatic first day of evidence last week.
Ms Berejiklian has today told the corruption watchdog she believed her secret MP boyfriend's requests for her to use a private phone or encrypted apps reflected a concern for privacy.
Tensions Awkward Between Macron and Morrison at G20 Summit
Relations with France are declining after French President Emmanuel Macron accused Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison of lying about the 90 billion dollar submarine contract.
Mr Macron made the accusation after being approached by the ABC on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome.
Tonga Reports First Covid Case
Tonga has reported its first ever Covid-19 case since the beginning of the pandemic.
The Island Nation which has remained Covid free until now, reveals a traveller from Christchurch in New Zealand tested positive while in hotel quarantine.