Monday 30/08/21 9am Zedlines
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Mass vaccination hub to open in Boondall
A new mass vaccination hub at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Boondall will open on the 8th of September.
By the end of September it is expected to offer 3000 vaccinations per day, and will offer walk-in days.
This comes as Queensland continues to lag in vaccination rates across the country.
Protest on Saturday in West End against development proposal
A peaceful march was held at Bunyapa Park on Saturday to protest a development proposal that would affect a West End community garden and demolish the adjoining housing.
Councillor for the Gabba Ward Jonathan Sri attended the rally in support of the group and said the development would contribute to more people becoming homeless.
Increase in QLD high-school students moving to remote online learning
Hundreds of Queensland high school students are moving towards online learning amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
There has been a 12% increase of students studying through distance education programs in Queensland independent schools.
Christian leaders urge govt to accept more Afghan refugees
Christian leaders are urging the federal government to raise the humanitarian intake of Afghan refugees from 3,000 to 20,000.
The Christians United for Afghanistan campaign is also calling for a special one-off refugee intake - outside of the existing humanitarian program - similar to that announced by the Abbott government in 2015 when 12,000 places were allocated for Syrian refugees.
New claim offered for post-vaccination injury
From September 6, Australians who suffer injury and loss of income due to a COVID-19 vaccination will be able to register their intent to claim.
The scheme, administered by Services Australia, will cover the costs of injuries above $5000 due to a proven adverse reaction.
Violence unfolds in Greece over anti-vaccine protest
An anti-vaccine protest in Greece turned violent, with police resorting to tear gas, stun grenades and water cannons to control the crowd.
In Athens, thousands of people are protesting the decision to make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for health workers and students.
Similar protests occurred last month, and also ended in violence.
Monday 30/08/21 8am Zedlines
Your 8am Zedlines with Imogen and Shreya.
Image credit: Getty Images / Alex Aleshin Photography.
Trucks block M1 in protest of border restrictions
Several trucks in protest of Covid-19 restrictions have blocked the M1 southbound on the Gold Coast, causing significant delays.
The protest, near exit 86 at Reedy Creek, comes after Queensland recently announced that essential workers, including truck drivers, would need to be vaccinated to cross the border.
Talks continue over QLD/NSW border restrictions
Queensland and New South Wales officials will continue to meet in hopes of coming to an agreement over changes to border restrictions for local communities.
A hard border lockdown with New South Wales may remain until October.