Investigation launched after Mackay Base Hospital incidents
A Queensland mother who nearly died after a hysterectomy is the latest incident in a series of complaints leveled against Mackay Base Hospital
Two days after being discharged from hospital following the keyhole surgery, she was found collapsed on the kitchen floor of a friend's house
CCC Watchdog to be terminated after inquiry
A parliamentary inquiry into the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission's (CCC) fraud investigation into Logan City Council has heard the committee could recommend parliament terminate the head of the watchdog, Alan Macsporran
Submissions to the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee from Jonathan Horton alleged that Mr MacSporran had not ensured the CCC acted impartially, independently, and fairly at all times.
Victorian Lockdown Ends, 2198 new COVID cases recorded
Victoria has ended its lockdown and curfew today as the state records another 2198 cases, and 16 deaths
The restrictions were officially lifted at 12am last night as the state reached its 70% double vaccination milestone
Queen in good spirits after hospital visit
Buckingham Palace says the Queen is in good spirits after spending a night in hospital earlier in the week.
The hospital visit follows the cancellation of The Queen’s planned trip to Northern Ireland this week, a decision made on the advice of her doctors
The Queen has since returned to her duties at Windsor Castle
FRIDAY 22/10/21 9AM ZEDLINES
Friday Zedlines with David
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New QLD Exposure Sites after Border Breach
Queensland Health has released information on new exposure sites after a gold coast man was found to have been infectious in the community since October 9
The new exposure sites include Acacia Ridge, Broadbeach and Richlands locations
Australia lobbied to change Climate Report, leaked documents reveal
Australia sought to change a major international report on climate change to promote a future for coal-fired power and downplay the influence of fossil fuel lobbyists, the environmental group Greenpeace says.
Documents leaked to Greenpeace detail Australia's comments and criticisms of a draft report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which is yet to be published.
Devastating Flooding in India and Nepal
Flooding in India and Nepal has caused landslides which combined have killed over 150 people in recent days
Heavy late monsoon season rains have caused flash flooding, wiping out crops and destroying homes, in parts of India, with the states of Uttarakhand and Kerala the worst hit.
A Country Practice: I Will Leave This Town While There's Still Light
<p><span><span>- The sentimental glow of A Country Practice’s debut album is more than an ironic referencing of much-loved, low-quality Oz TV drama. It embraces memories of sun-beaten little regional towns and evokes, in a fulsome way, the biggest country burg of all, Brisbane/Meanjin. There’s a lot to take in, from the echoes of aspirational glass towers, to the old country frontices amongst which they're nestled, still lurking along Queen Street.
Sam Fender: Seventeen Going Under
<p><span><span>- <span>If you’re like me, news of a new album from a sincere white-boy singer-songwriter from the UK does not really prick the ears up.</span></span></span></p>