Queensland Warned of Magpie Attacks After Tragic Death
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The death of a five-month-old baby, after her mother fell while dodging the swooping magpie in a park, has devastated the community, throwing the spotlight onto the birds’ behaviour.
Urge For Parents to be Wary of Baby Products Promoted by Social Media Platforms
National law firm Slater and Gordon has urged parents to be wary of potentially dangerous and harmful baby products promoted as sleep-safe or sleep-inducing via social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
Animal shaped plush pillows for babies to sleep with, suspended cots and hammocks, nests and cocoons advertised on social media could potentially restrict an infant’s ability to breathe or cause them to overheat.
Fake Check-In App Creates Nightmare for Contact Tracers
A fake check-in app is being used by anti-lockdown groups to deceive business owners and keep location data out of the hands of contact tracers.
The over 15,000 strong group shares links that allow users to generate fake check-in confirmations on their phones.
Poland To Pass Dangerous Media Ownership Law
Polish MPs have passed a controversial new media ownership law that may lead to the country’s largest remaining independent TV station loss of licence.
After a night of protests in Warsaw and 80 other towns against the bill, which opponents see as an attempt to silence an often critical broadcaster, the law passed on late Wednesday.
Spike of Iron Deficiency Amongst Youth
An iron deficiency spike amongst children has begun to cause concern for Brisbane doctors.
Figures show 40 per cent of girls aged 14 to 18 do not consume enough iron needed for growth and development.
New Initiative Combats Dementia in Indigenous Communities
The University of Queensland has partnered the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council and Metro South Health, to improve the high dementia rates of indigenous Australians and communities.
The combined team known as DementiaECHO aims to increase local capacity to care for Indigenous Australians in remote, rural and urban communities.
"Sun Tax" Met with Controversy
A new ruling by the Australian Energy commission is being criticized by Solar Citizens, an organisation responsible for protecting solar panelled households.
The new ruling known as “ the sun tax” will see networks now given the power to charge solar households for exporting clean energy.
Vogue Showcases Indigenous Model Magnolia Maymuru
The latest cover of Vogue, featuring Yolngu model Magnolia Maymuru and her daughter Djarraran, has garnered a lot of attention online.
The striking photograph on the September issue of the magazine have seen comments on social media point outhe importance of centring the voices of First Nations women.
High Court Challenges Assange Psychiatric Evaluation
The High Court in London has allowed the US to challenge a psychiatric evaluation of Julian Assange, which was key in an earlier court ruling refusing Washington’s request to extradite him for trial.
Wednesday’s appeal proceeding is the latest development in the continuing effort by the US to extradite Assange to stand trial on American soil for alleged computer-related crimes.
Authorities Take Aim at Those Evading Mask Mandate
Queensland authorities have taken aim at those who have attempted to evade the state's mask mandate by wearing fraudulent exemption badges and attempting to fake medical conditions.
Deputy Police Commissioner Steve said those who legitimately struggle to wear masks should stay home.