Endangered turtles return to the ocean
107 endangered loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been released into the ocean after they were rescued from the beach at Fingal Heads in northern New south wales.
Turtle Watch project officer Holly West said the eggs were laid late in the season, which meant they were at risk of dying due to low sand temperatures.
Perth casino watchdog cannot deal with criminals
The Perth Casino Royal Commission has heard that Western Australia's casino watchdog does not have the resources or skills to deal with money laundering or criminal infiltration.
Gaming and Wagering Commission member, Barry Sargeant, told the royal commission that they were aware these were risks but did not have any policies or procedures for dealing with the risks of criminal activity at the casino.
Joe Biden briefed on Israel
The White House says President Joe Biden is being briefed daily on developments in Jerusalem and Gaza, and has directed his team to engage intensively with senior Israeli and Palestinian officials as well as leaders throughout the Middle East.
The budget in Queensland
The federal budget has been released and focuses on Australia's recovery from the COVID-19 recession.
The budget predicts a decade of deficits and debt that's set to peak at almost one trillion dollars in 2025.
Andrew Laming addresses parliment
Federal member for Bowman in Redland bay, Andrew Laming, has addressed parliament yesterday about his behaviour.
After undergoing empathy training Laming said he had been misrepresented as a "stalker" and a "taxpayer-funded troll".
Andrew Laming addresses parliament about workplace photograph he took without consent
Federal member for Bowman in Redland bay, Andrew Laming, has addressed parliament yesterday about his behaviour.
After undergoing empathy training Laming said he had been misrepresented as a "stalker" and a "taxpayer-funded troll".
New Migrants forced to wait years for welfare access
New migrants will be forced to wait four years before accessing most government welfare payments under a significant cost-cutting measure included in yesterdays federal budget.
Migrants have a four year wait
New migrants will be forced to wait four years before accessing most government welfare payments under a significant cost-cutting measure included in yesterdays federal budget.
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft begins its journey home
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is beginning its journey home after collecting 200 to 400 grams of a mix of loose, unconsolidated rock from an asteroid.
The return voyage will take the robotic spacecraft two years to travel 2.3 billion kilometres.
It will be the biggest cosmic haul for the US since the Apollo moon rocks.
Review: The Queensland Symphony Orchestra Presents Shakespearean Classics
The Queensland Symphony Orchestra Presents Shakespearean Classics
Concert Hall, QPAC
Sun 9th May, 2021
Conductor Max McBride
Host Guy Noble
Soloist Rebecca Cassidy, soprano (Opera Queensland Young Artist)
NICOLAI Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor
WALTON Music from Henry V; A Shakespeare Scenario
SCHUBERT Who is Sylvia?
PROKOFIEV Music from Suite No.3 from Romeo and Juliet