Queensland Commissioner Launches Thorough Investigation into Private Police Facebook Posts
Queensland Commissioner Katarina Carroll has launched a “thorough investigation” to find officers responsible for running a police Facebook page littered with sexist, homophobic, and racist content.
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Australian troops withdrawn from Afghanistan
Peter Dutton has confirmed all of Australia's defence troops have now been withdrawn from Afghanistan, coming earlier than the original September deadline.
The Defence Minister said there had been 1,500 troops in the country, which was recently reduced to 80, and now they have all been withdrawn under the advice of the chief of defence.
Kim Jong Un criticised for lack of ideas for handling COVID-19
North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, has criticised North Korean officials for their neglect in handling the COVID-19 pandemic and for their lack of long-term strategies in handling the virus.
North Korea hasn’t officially confirmed any COVID cases, however, South Korean officials believe that due to the new restrictions in North Korea, COVID-19 may have been exposed.
Indigenous person dies while being held in custody
Content warning for this next story which contains themes of Indigenous people who have passed away.
An Indigenous man has died whilst being held in custody last week.
Chinese spy ship on its way to QLD
The Australian military is closely tracking a high-tech Chinese surveillance ship making its way towards Queensland ahead of large-scale military exercises which begin this week.
Australian Defence Forces are expecting the vessel to arrive on Friday to monitor the Talisman Saber 2021 war games involving Australia and the United States, which will be officially opened today.
Police officer stood down after using check-in app to find stolen gun
A Queensland Police Officer has been stood down after using a warrant to access data from the Queensland Check In App in attempts to locate a stolen gun and taser.
Officials are concerned the public confidence in the app may have been harmed after the government specifically promised it would only be used for contract tracing.
Public Health Alert for QLD
A public health alert has been issued for Queensland residents after a positive case which was announced on Tuesday had their infectious period revised.
A public health alert is being issued for more contact tracing locations in Kenilworth, Noosa, Eumundi and Sunshine Beach.
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Cuban protests take an ugly turn
Thousands of Cubans have taken to the streets in anti-government protests as the country is experiencing its worst economic crisis in 30 years with chronic shortages of electricity, food and medicine.