Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries announced overnight they will be expanding their SharkSmart drone trial to North Queensland’s Palm Cove and Alma Bay after its success in the state’s south. 

The expansion follows a 98% support rate of the non-lethal control method, with shark scientist Dr Leonardo Guida saying the progress made by the Queensland government is very encouraging.

Lytton-based manufacturing company, Phibion, will be expanding the export of their Queensland built MudMaster machine to the South American nations, showing Australia is serious about the manufacturing and innovation industry.

The Brisbane City Council is planning a neighbourhood overhaul of Moorooka, Salisbury and Nathan suburbs with new zoning changes. 

Access to remote communities has been restricted as the Delta variant threatens to cause a national outbreak.

The Northern Land Council has suspended permits into remote communities. allowing only essential services and staff in to protect vulnerable residents.

The Gould’s mouse once thought to be extinct was found alive on Shark Bay island off the Western Australian coast.

Researchers at the Australian National University have discovered in their findings the rodent is actually the same species as the Shark Bay mouse. 

A ceasefire in the Tigray region declared by the Ethiopian Government after almost 8 months of deadly conflict.

The Tigray People’s Liberation Front told Reuters News Agency the capital city, Makelle, is back under their control and the ceasefire will remain in place from now until the farming season ends in September.

Redland Bay water police have urged locals to be more prepared and cautious when boating in Moreton Bay, as rescue missions have become more frequent.

In the past 3 months, 4 people have tragically died, With Redland Bay water police Sergeant Paul Ryan saying these situations are becoming way too familiar.

From today until July second, controlled burning will take place on North Stradbroke Island to reduce forest fuels.
Motorists are urged to take care on the roads as the smoke may decrease visibility in the following areas and surrounds: Point Lookout, Amity, Flinders, Keyholes, Main Beach, Redlands and Southern Bay Island.

The annual Abbey Medieval Festival which is scheduled to take place between July 2 - 4 is still underway. 

Organisers of the popular Calbouture festival have offered an online statement confirming the event will still go ahead despite the recent Covid situation, but will keep a close eye on any further developments.