Deaths as Large Scale Protests Continue in Sudan
Tens of thousands of Sudanese civilians have taken to the streets across the country in what is being called the largest pro-democracy protest yet since the military seized control last week.
Three protesters have been killed and dozens more injured as security forces opened fire in several locations.
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Clinical Trials For Covid Vaccination Patches Begin Next Year
Clinical trials for needle free vaccine patches are set to begin mid next year, led by an Australian biotech firm.
Vaxxas, a Brisbane based biotechnology company hopes the technology can boost Australia’s future vaccination rollout.
Jonathon Thurston Leads Initiative To Empower Young Girls
A new initiative has been launched by a rugby league legend which is designed to empower Indigenous girls in remote Queensland communities.
Brisbane Lord Mayor Calls For Ban of Swastikas Following Weekend Incident
A Nazi flag has been flown over a synagogue days before commemoration of Kristallnacht by Jewish community.
A 45 year old man, residing in the UniLodge building has been charged with public nuisance and has been ordered to appear in court.
Kulkalaig Woman Among Activist Voices At COP26
Due to COVID19 restrictions only a few young Australian climate activists will be at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow.
Morrison Calls For Action Against Trolls At G20 Summit
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is calling for action against online trolls in an effort to toughen regulation on social media.
Mr Morrison is urging countries including the United States and the UK to call on Facebook and other social media platforms to reveal the anonymous trolls who harass people online.
Fears Of Overshooting Climate Targets Despite Promises of Reduced Emissions
There are growing fears the world is set to overshoot climate targets despite promises to reduce emission targets from 120 countries.
An annual UN Emissions Gap report shows the world is on track to hit 2.7 degrees Celsius of warming by the year 2100, with 2021 expecting to be a record-high year for global emissions as economies attempt to bounce back from COVID-19.
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QLD Records No New Cases After Weekend Vaccination Push, Concerns Over Complacency
The Queensland Deputy Premier has warned not to become complacent despite there being 5 days without a new COVID19 case.
Deputy Premier Mark Bailey voiced his concerns about a drop in covid check in app usage among Queenslanders and warns of the need to continue covid safe practices with interstate travellers crossing the borders looming in the near future.