Treasurer denies accusations of double standards
Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenburg has denied any accusations of double standards in regards to a statement made by the Victorian Government about the support for New South Wales, saying he’s sick of the whingeing from the Victorian Government.
Kevin Rudd denies nature of phone call with Pfizer
Former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has denied leaking a letter releasing the details of his phone call to the chairman and chair executive of Pfizer about vaccine negotiations with Australia.
This comes after an announcement from the Federal Government last week that the vaccine delivery date would be pushed forward earlier this year.
Brisbane - the unofficial host of the 2032 Olympics
Brisbane has unofficially been selected as the host for the 2032 Olympic Games, after gaining International Olympic Committee approval on June 10th, 2021.
While a Brisbane Olympics in 2032 has yet to be confirmed, the international olympic committee and the Future Host Commission argues that it’s a desirable location from an athlete’s perspective.
QLD Premier asks PM for more reef funding
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has asked Prime Minister Scott Morrison for more Great Barrier Reef funding as UNESCO considers their ‘in danger’ world heritage list.
QLD and NSW border on edge of closing
Residents are awaiting a decision from Annastacia Palaszczuk to see whether or not the Queensland Premier will close Queensland borders to New South Wales.
It comes after other states impose hard border closures on New South Wales amidst the states unfolding COVID-19 outbreak.
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The Zoo music venue still struggling
One of the Valley’s oldest live music venues said it’s struggling more now than during the height of Covid restrictions last year. The Zoo, which marks its thirtieth birthday next year, said the effects of snap lockdowns are felt even after restrictions are eased.
WHC urged to act on Great Barrier Reef
In an open letter to the members of the World Heritage Committee, Australia’s leading environmental non-governmental organisations are urging the World Heritage Committee to add the Great Barrier Reef to the List of World Heritage 'In Danger'.
The East Coast Boggie
A new dance trend has made moves on the Internet, all thanks to a Gold Coast dance duo.
Teenagers Raydyn Haeata and Summer Brereton have gone viral with their new dance style labelled the ‘East Coast Boogie’. On Tiktok their video has amassed over 4.5 million views, earning widespread praise with international dance competitions offering invitations for the pair to compete in.
LEGO store opens in WA shopping centre
The location for West Australia’s first LEGO-certified store has been announced for the Karrinyup Shopping Center by late October.
The decision to open between one to three stores throughout West Australia comes from a high volume of demand from the sand-groper state and retail investor Richard Facioni says that a soft-launch of its online stores showed enormous response from West Australians via social media.