Russian space craft launch resecheduled after consistent issues
The departure of Russia's Pirs module from the International Space Station has been delayed until tomorrow as engineers continue to conduct in-flight tests on its replacement.
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The top Queensland business body is calling for transparency around the 2032 Olympic Games.
Gus Mandigora, the senior policy advisor for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland, said that businesses need procedures to engage with the government.
Mr Mandigora is concerned about the ability of small businesses to bid for Olympics-related projects.
A busy intersection in the heart of Maroochydore's entertainment precinct is set for an upgrade.
The proposed upgrade followed concerns raised by police about pedestrian safety along Horton Parade, between Ocean Street and Cornmeal Parade.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said design had started on the $1.8 million-dollar project to make the intersection safer for all road users.
The stated improvements include
Queensland towns hit record low temperatures.
Parts of Queensland woke up to the coldest July morning in seventeen years on Thursday.
In Roma, Applethorpe and the Granite Belt regions it reportedly reached -4 degrees celsius, while near Toowoomba in the Town of Oakey they reportedly reached -4.4 degrees celsius.
Scott Morrison has been accused of pressuring the vaccine safety scientific panel.
Mr Morrison stated on Wednesday that he made a “constant appeal” to the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation to reconsider its stance on AstraZeneca in light of a changing balance of infection risks.
Black fungus infection has spread among COVID-19 patients in India.
India has recorded over forty five thousand cases of black fungus infection which has spread among COVID-19 patients.
The deadly infection which was classified as a rare disease has seen a rise during the pandemic and often targets patients recovering from COVID-19.
The USA has sanctioned Cuban officials over protest abuses.
The United States imposed sanctions on two members of the Cuban government over alleged human rights abuses.
This marked the first concrete steps from the Biden administration to put pressure on Cuba over their handling of July’s protests.
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Covid restrictions lessen for QLD but masks remain in place
Most Covid restrictions for Queesland will be eased as of 6.00am today, however some restrictions for South East Queensland will continue, with requirements for face masks and other restrictions remaining in place until next week.
These other restrictions include limits on guests for public gatherings, Indoor weddings, indoor funerals and Indoor venues.