Marine biologists at the University of New South Wales have developed a technique to help identify which species of soft coral are most vulnerable to bleaching.

In figuring out which species are most vulnerable, researchers can then develop methods of protecting coral against the bleaching effects of climate change. 

PhD Candidate Rosie Steinberg, who is responsible for co-development of the technique, says it is a massive breakthrough for the limited soft coral research field.

Serhiy Shefir, the aide to Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has been targeted by an alleged assassination attempt. 

Local news outlets report 10-19 bullets hitting Mr. Shefir’s car, injuring the driver. 

Mr. Zelenskiy’s party has said Russia may be behind the attempt, which the Kremlin harshly rejects.

Brisbane Baysiders are opposing a childcare centre in Lota.

Twenty million dollars is being put into Bayside childcare centres, prompting outrage from residents.

A proposal has been submitted for a 109-place childcare centre with 42 submissions from residents in opposition.

With 17 staff and only 22 car parks, nearby residents worry about road safety caused by a build-up of traffic. One complaint read that having more than 100 vehicles accessing the new centre would wreak chaos on Whites Road. 

Queensland records no new Covid cases and only one in hotel quarantine. 

Queensland premier Anastasia Palaszczuk said authorities were concerned over a potentially infectious case in the northern new south wales region. 

This person tested positive yesterday after being infectious in the Byron, Ballina and Tweed area over the weekend. 

Premier Palaszczuk says there is no cause for concern yet and will wait to see what the New South Wales Government does.

Queenslanders may need to prepare for prolonged border closures until the vaccination rates reach 90%.

Anastasia Palaszczuk and Dr Jeannette Young have expressed this figure is preferable prior to reopening.   

This figure was driven by a Labor poll showing Queenslanders not wanting to reopen up if it means a Delta variant outbreak like Victoria and New South Wales.

Ms Palaszczuk cannot commit to any border reopening figure until further research is done.

Prepaid electricity rollouts for remote Aboriginal communities in South Australia pose some potential risks. 

Communities may be expected to pay before receiving electricity, prompting considerable scrutiny.

The South Australian council for social services has shown concerns that the requirement to prepay for electricity could lead to frequent disconnections, threatening chronic health conditions and encouraging financially risky behaviour.

Acting prime minister, Barnaby Joyce, has delivered a harsh stance on those who wish to remain unvaccinated.

Mr Joyce said that we can’t wait for those who decide not to get vaccinated. He claimed that by the end of October there will be more vaccines than people wanting to get vaccinated.

He claims it will not be the Government’s problem when Australia is ready to reopen. 

Lava erupts destroying homes in the Canary Islands in Spain.  

The Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted at 3pm yesterday, forcing 5000 locals to be evacuated. A dozen areas have been placed on maximum alert and temporary shelters have been opened. 

The lava has destroyed homes and made some roads impassable. 

Experts have been keeping a close eye on the volcano after noting some surges in seismic activity recently. 

Local Government says, “People are asked to be extremely careful and to stay away from the eruption zone to avoid needless risk.”