Protest on Saturday in West End against development proposal

A peaceful march was held at Bunyapa Park on Saturday to protest a development proposal that would affect a West End community garden and demolish the adjoining housing.

Councillor for the Gabba Ward Jonathan Sri attended the rally in support of the group and said the development would contribute to more people becoming homeless.

Bluebird Property co-founder and partner Riye Arai-Coupe says she has assured the community group that any impact to the garden caused by upgrading an existing sewer line during the development would be repaired or reinstated.

Increase in QLD high-school students moving to remote online learning

Hundreds of Queensland high school students are moving towards online learning amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

There has been a 12% increase of students studying through distance education programs in Queensland independent schools.

This online learning environment benefits many students who do not find mainstream schooling accessible or fit for them.

Christian leaders urge govt to accept more Afghan refugees

Christian leaders are urging the federal government to raise the humanitarian intake of Afghan refugees from 3,000 to 20,000.

The Christians United for Afghanistan campaign is also calling for a special one-off refugee intake - outside of the existing humanitarian program - similar to that announced by the Abbott government in 2015 when 12,000 places were allocated for Syrian refugees.

New claim offered for post-vaccination injury

From September 6, Australians who suffer injury and loss of income due to a COVID-19 vaccination will be able to register their intent to claim.

The scheme, administered by Services Australia, will cover the costs of injuries above $5000 due to a proven adverse reaction.

Health Minister Greg Hunt says the COVID-19 Vaccine Claim Scheme will offer protection to Australians receiving a TGA-approved vaccine, irrespective of where vaccination occurs.

Violence unfolds in Greece over anti-vaccine protest

An anti-vaccine protest in Greece turned violent, with police resorting to tear gas, stun grenades and water cannons to control the crowd.

In Athens, thousands of people are protesting the decision to make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for health workers and students.

Similar protests occurred last month, and also ended in violence.

Trucks block M1 in protest of border restrictions

Several trucks in protest of Covid-19 restrictions have blocked the M1 southbound on the Gold Coast, causing significant delays.

The protest, near exit 86 at Reedy Creek, comes after Queensland recently announced that essential workers, including truck drivers, would need to be vaccinated to cross the border.

Police have asked the trucks to move but they refused, so tow trucks are being called in.