The Queensland Police faced criticism over their usage of the Covid Check In App. Privacy and human rights commissioners have raised concern as the state police had been using the app to track check in details as part of an investigation over a reported theft of police officer’s items.

Despite assurances from the Queensland government that the app would only be used for contact tracing purposes, a previous scenario had been seen in Western Australia whereby police had used the app for crime investigative purposes.

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. 

The CFMEU had it workers holt construction at the Woollongabba worksite between June 18 til 21. The union states the dust issues occur because water pumps were not used to dampen rocks carried by a conveyor belt as a way of lightening load taken by trucks. 

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. 

Cox said this outcome shows how much can be achieved on a local level and these targets are not dependent on federal government leadership.

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.

Why the comment was aired remains unknown, as negative comments on Kim Jong-un are not allowed to be published.

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. 

The council is focusing to care for what the Redlands already had by using more than $7 million to upgrade popular community parks and sports fields.

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%.

However, the infrastructure in these regional areas is lagging behind, and the housing market remains tight.