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A series of bomb blasts outside a secondary school in Afghanistan during a peak holiday period has killed more than 50 people, mostly female students.

Space agencies are tracking the path of a 30m long Chinese rocket that is falling uncontrolled back to Earth and predicted to land some time in the next few days. 

The 22.5 tonne rocket is among the top ten largest objects to fall uncontrolled to Earth and is predicted to land somewhere between Boston and Hobart. 

Trade Minister Dan Tehan has expressed his disappointment over the dissolution in diplomatic relations with China, after Beijing indefinitely suspended all contact under the China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue.

The decision to cut talks comes after the Morrison government cancelled Victoria’s Belt and Road agreement with China.

Médecins Sans Frontières has moved to provide support for domestic violence services in centres of Australia that are struggling under funding pressure as demand for help triples through the pandemic.

Last year the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre in New South Wales saw its waiting list increase from 2 weeks to 4 months and the number of women seeking help has risen by 50%.

The Queensland Government has announced a $2million campaign to give tourists a taste of farm life in the State.

The campaign aims to attract tourists to visit the Queensland farms to help diversify their income as part of the states Economy Recovery Plan.

Brisbane City Council has expanded the cap on e-scooters from 1,000 to 1,500.

Much of the expansion will be seen in the western suburbs, around UQ’s St Lucia campus. 

State MP Michael Berkman commented that while he was happy to see more transport options, he was concerned about the lack of regulations and infrastructure for e-scooters.

Shooting stars will be visible from Brisbane tonight and over the weekend during the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, so called as the shower appears to originate from a star in the Aquarius constellation.

It will be possible to see up to fifty meteors every hour, with the best visibility at around 4am just after the moon sets. 

The Scottish National Party government plans to hold an independence referendum if it wins majority in the Scottish election this weekend, a move that could have major implications for the United Kingdom.

A candidate for the party, Sarah Masson, says many young people are particularly keen for an independence vote after Brexit impacted their abilities to work and study abroad.