WA Senator says religious groups spreading Covid misinformation are 'terrorists'
Western Australian Senator Patrick Dodson is blaming ‘fringe’ Chrisitan groups for spreading Covid misinformation which has seen low vaccination rates in parts of Western Australia.
Dodson likens these religious groups to ‘terrorists’ and said their anti-vax propaganda is life-threatening and they should be prosecuted.
He said these ‘lies’ are creating anxiety and distrust, especially within First Nations communities who are already vulnerable.
Grace Tame says there's not enough sexual assault and violence against women prevention
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Australian of the Year Grace Tame said there needs to be more funding and energy put into preventing violence against women.
Tame spoke on the ABC’s Q&A program last night where she said there is a lot of reactivity on this issue but not enough prevention.
She said the work has already been done and that there are evidence-based solutions, with political will being the question at this point.
China orders broadcasters to 'shun' artists who are a bad influence
China has ordered broadcasters to ‘shun’ any artists with ‘incorrect political opinions’ in an attempt to strengthen their control over Chinese society.
The Chinese government said certain artists in the entertainment and arts industry are a bad influence on young people and that it is "severely polluting the social atmosphere."
Communist Party authorities can censor anything they believe violates core socialist values.
These latest rules come after a series of scandals within the Chinese entertainment and arts industry involving tax evasion and sexual assault.
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Moreton Bay's Larrakin Puppets develop world first ewaste puppet
The world’s first electronic waste puppet has been created by local Moreton Bay children’s entertainers Larrikin Puppets after Moreton Bay Regional Council granted the company 2,000 dollars through the Regional Art Development Fund.
Larrikin puppets Artistic Director Elissa Jenkins said she came up with the idea when she learned ewaste doesn’t break down but keeps breaking into smaller pieces meaning it is key to keep ewaste out of natural environments.
Miriam Vale launches highway art trail to incite travellers
The small town of Miriam Vale off the Bruce Highway between Rockhampton and Bundaberg has launched a highway art trail to invite travellers into town.
The art trail is a Queensland first, with big sculptures on the highway and smaller ones on the drive into town, all designed by local artists, and designed to bring in travellers to spend money.
Publican Mitch Brennan said small towns like Miriam Vale need visitors to stop and grab a coffee and buy fuel and the art trail already is making a huge difference in the community’s economy.
African Communities Council 'disappointed' with APC's ruling
The African Communities Council has rejected a ruling that the Courier-Mail's 'enemies of the state' cover story from last year was not racist.
The Australian Press Council responded to complaints that the cover which featured two African Australian women on the front was racist and an act of ‘racial vilification.’
The APC said the Courier-Mail didn’t breach its standards of practice rules and that publishing their identities “reflects the seriousness of the women’s actions” and was not due to “personal characteristics”.
At least 41 people killed in New York flash flooding
At least 41 people have died from flash flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in the New York area.
Hundreds of flights to and from New York were cancelled as terminals were fully submerged, and citizens described the rain as like living in a tropical jungle.
The record rainfall flooded basements, with low-income and working class residents said to be among the greatest affected.
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Sunshine Coast pilates instructor helping tradies ad men recover
A Sunshine Coast pilates instructor has started a pilates program to help tradies recover and rebuild their damaged bodies.
Research from the 2019 Tradies Health Survey reveals sixty percent of tradies often have aches and pains because of their job, and make up sixteen percent of Australians reporting back pain.
Gaby Shadforth said the pilates class is not exclusive to tradies but is more a class to educate men on how to do something about their pain in a comfortable setting and says it is also great social interaction to keep them mentally healthy too.