Prime Minister, Scott Morrison Expected to Push Government Towards 2050 Net Zero Commitment
Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, is expected to push his government into working towards a 2050 net zero commitment this weekend at the Annual Convention of the Liberal National Party in Brisbane after facing criticism from other world leaders at the G7 Summit earlier this year.
Queensland Vet Advances Technology to Test for Hendra Virus in Horses
The Queensland Veterinary Researcher who developed the test that can rapidly check for Chlamydia in Koalas has now advanced the technology to test for Hendra Virus in horses to prevent the spread to humans.
There have been 7 reported cases of Hendra in humans with a death rate of 57%, however, the virus is almost fatal in horses with an 80% death rate once contracted.
Fire in Oregon has grown to a scathing 483km
A fire in Oregon has grown to a scathing 483 Kilometres yesterday afternoon, which half the size of the Australian Capital Territory, says United States officials.
The nicknamed “Bootleg Fire” has caused the evacuation of over 2000 homes and another 5000 are considered at risk.
Brisbane Company secured Uncontested Contract Extension
Brisbane Company and known Liberal Party Donor, Canstruct International, has secured an uncontested contract extension of $180M over the next six months to continue running Australia’s offshore processing regime on Nauru.
Jobseekers finding themselves Working on Queensland Farms
Young jobseekers are finding themselves working on Queensland farms after years of applying for jobs have been unsuccessful.
Fuller Agriculture Pruning, says for the first time in more than a decade she was employing a mostly local workforce, with many of them aged under 30.
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Thomas Barrack, Top Fund Raiser of Trump has been indicted
Thomas Barrack, one of the top fund-raisers and chairman of Trump's 2017 inaugural fund for Donald Trump’s election campaign in 2016 has been indicted on charges of violating a law governing lobbyists for foreign interests.
Code of Conduct to be Put in Place in Regard to Women in Parliament
Julia Gillard says the sexism she endured as Australia's first female prime minister only worsened during her time in the role.
This has resulted in women in parliament calling for a code of conduct clearly outlining the behavioural and ethical standards expected from politicians with regard to women in parliament.
Victoria's Lockdown Extended by a Week
Victoria has extended it’s lockdown by a week after Health officials announced another 13 cases yesterday morning. ‘
The lockdown was initially scheduled to end at 11:59pm Tuesday, but Premier Daniel Andrews announced it would continue until 11:59pm on July 27.
Queensland Health Announces Border Closure for South Australia
Queensland Health Authorities announced the Border Closure for South Australia yesterday afternoon due to the increases of COVID-19 cases.
The Border will close to South Australians from 1am Thursday morning when South Australia will be made an official commonwealth hotspot.