GPs refusing to treat children with respiratory symtpoms due to lack of PPE
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says they have heard reports concerning children with respiratory symptoms who aren't being treated by General Practitioners.
It is a continuous issue, as Queensland health authorities in March noted a third of the state’s increase in hospital visits were illnesses a GP could have treated.
Brisbane City Council objects soil trucks in inner-city on Sundays
The Brisbane City Council objects to trucks carrying soil through the inner city on Sundays during the construction of the Cross River Rail project.
BCC’s infrastructure committee chair David McLachlan says allowing 100s of trucks in the city on the weekend will hinder the inner-city’s economic recovery, as people would be less likely to partake in the city’s recreational activities.
Vigil held to support asylum seeker Tharnicaa and her family
A vigil was held on Friday in Brisbane at King George Square for a Biloela family who has languished in immigration detention for three years.
Greens Senator Larissa Waters and former Labor Senator Claire Moore also participated, calling for Minister Karen Andrews to release the family and let them go back to Biloela.
Families hope of reuniting after Government eases travel restrictions from India
The Government will allow Australian families travel exemptions to have their children brought home from India.
After India was particularly hard-hit by COVID-19 the Australian government banned all travel to the country, over fears that it would place Australia at a serious health risk.
G7 leaders pledge 1 billion COVID-19 vaccines to poorer nations
G7 country leaders will pledge 1 billion coronavirus vaccines to poorer nations in an attempt to convey global friendship and unity.
The leaders have also vowed to help developing nations tackle climate change and call out Beijing for human rights abuses.
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Owen Hurcum- First non-binary Mayor of Bangor, Wales
Bangor, the oldest city in Wales, has a new Mayor, Owen Hurcum.
They are the first openly non-binary mayor of any city in the world.
Demand for political representation from transgender and non-binary individuals is growing, as the US also elected its first trans state senator and first black gay congressman.
Palaszczuk Government to invest $460 million into skilling the unemployed
The Palaszczuk government has announced their state budget will invest $460 million into skills, jobs and training for the unemployed.
Around $320 million of this package goes to the 'Skilling Queenslanders for Work' program, which aims to help small businesses create jobs and then fill them with skilled employees.
Music Venue claims Government is being Hypocritical for shutting down venue
A Sunshine Coast music venue claims the Government is not being transparent, after police shut down a concert over the weekend.
After viewing security footage from the NightQuarter venue in Kawana, the police shut down a Spacey Jane concert in the Sunshine coast on Friday, after alleged repeated Covid-19 breaches.
New CityGlider airport bus service to be built
Brisbane City Council announced that a new CityGlider airport bus service is expected to be built in coming years.
As Brisbane continues to plan and bid for the 2032 Olympic Games, there has been a push to improve public transport, specifically airport connections.