Friday 01/10/2021 11AM ZEDLINES
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Police Refuse Request to Remove Traditional Owners From Adani Mine Site
Police have refused Adani’s request to move traditional owners occupying the coal mine.
This refusal is on the basis of upholding the human right to practice culture, which is protected under section 28 of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019.
Queensland Records Two Locally Acquired Cases Overnight
Queensland has recorded two new locally acquired COVID cases overnight.
That brings the state to a total of twenty two active cases.
Woman Fined $1,200 for Possession of Marijuana
An elderly woman was fined $1,200 for the possession of over a kilogram of marijuana.
The woman was diagnosed with cancer six years ago and has been growing marijuana and using it medicinally for the past two years.
SS4C Day of Action on 15th October
School Strike for Climate has announced a national day of action for the 15th of October.
The group has said that this strike is a good opportunity to make some noise about the ongoing climate crisis in the lead up to the UN Climate Change Conference and apply pressure on the Australian Government before the upcoming Federal election.
Vape Import Banned
As of today, it is illegal for Australians to import nicotine containing vape liquid without a prescription, and illegal to supply any liquid nicotine that isn't in child-resistant packaging.
This ban comes after Health Minister Greg Hunt closed a legislative hole which allowed their unrestricted sale.
China Showcases New Rocket Technology at Zhuhai Airshow
China has showcased new technology at the 2021 Zhuhai Airshow which is speculated to allow astronauts to land on the moon by around 2030.
The new Long March 9 super heavy lift rockets and other mission elements could be used to bring infrastructure to the moon as well as allow the astronauts safe return.
fRIDAY 01/10/2021 10AM ZEDLINES
With David
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One Teenager Dead, Five Hospitalised after Ingestion of Unknown Substance
A teenage boy has died in Mackay after an adverse reaction to ingesting an unknown substance.
Emergency services were called yesterday at 11am to a report of six teenagers ingesting the substance.
NRL Game Still to Go Ahead Regardless of Capacity Restrictions
The NRL has said that the Grand Final will go ahead at Lang Park in Brisbane this Sunday, even if the venue has to be reduced to 50% capacity.
There is still however a possibility that the event could be moved to Townsville if a lockdown is imposed in South East Queensland following recent COVID cases.