The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining, Energy Union called for ministerial intervention over concerns regarding the release of dangerous silica dust at the Cross River worksite. 

Former Queensland MP Clive Palmer came under fire by medical authorities over a recent stunt involving a Covid 19 flyer campaign being currently distributed. 

Labeled ‘Urgent Communication’, the yellow flyers includes strong statements  and accusations over the current pandemic situation, and how it is being handled by the government and medical authorities. 

Overnight the Wollongong Council successfully voted to switch to 100% renewable energy.

This is in response to the local community’s outcry for action on the climate emergency, with Greens Councillor Mithra Cox stating this major step will mean a faster transition to electric vehicles and equipment, significantly reducing overall emissions. 

Australians can go to their GP and get the Covid-19 vaccine with one catch.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the national cabinet agreed on a new no-fault indemnity scheme for GP’s to administer the AstraZeneca vaccine for anyone under the age of 60, willing to accept the rare blood clot risk.

Kim Jong-un’s health has been a cause for concern for many years and recently one North Korean citizen’s unprecedented comment on the speculation of the leader’s weight loss has been aired on TV.

The citizen said North Koreans are very sad seeing him emaciated like that with citizens crying for the leader.

Redland’s set a budget of more than $1 million to proceed with the Birkdale Community Precinct, including the restoration of the historic Willard's Farm.

Mayor Karen Williams says the outlined funds will support the council's long-term vision to make Redlands an exceptional place to live and play. 

Queensland’s Southern Downs region is growing as people increasingly leave major cities behind for rural Australia.

A report by the Regional Australia Institute found the net migration to inland regions was up 66%, with Queensland’s Southern Downs region increasing by 44%.

A South Korean strawberry grower, working in Queensland since 2009, will face deportation if his visa appeal is rejected.

Ray Kim has made Australia home for more than a decade, and hopes to continue doing so. He is appealing his declined permanent visa application to keep working and living here.

As Australia faces a shortage of agricultural workers, there is criticism that sending anyone back, particularly those filling such essential roles, is not a wise idea.