NZ to prepare for largest modern earthquake
Scientists have revealed New Zealand is due for one of its largest modern earthquakes, as pressure is building in one of the country’s most active fault lines.
It has been 300 years since the Alpine Fault’s last magnitude 8 earthquake and latest research shows there is a 75% chance of another occurring in the next 50 years.
Researchers were able to determine this after collecting data from lake beds along the Alpine Fault to create a history timeline that has revealed extraordinary patterns.
Third Covid wave hits the UK
A ‘Third Covid wave’ hits the UK as Delta variant cases rapidly rise.
The number of cases in the UK has increased from 33,630 to 75,953 in just 7 days.
The Delta variant is now the dominant strain, comprising 91 per cent of sequenced cases.
Dr Muge Cevik, an infectious disease specialist at the University of St Andrews, warns low vaccinated countries, such as Australia, as they may face worrying prospects with this variant possibly becoming a worldwide dominant variant.
Sleater-Kinney: The Path Of Wellness
<p><span><span><em>- The Path of Wellness</em> is the tenth album from punk legends <strong>Sleater Kinney</strong>, hastily released just a month after it was announced. It’s been quite a feat of longevity from guitarists and singers <strong>Corin Tucker</strong> and <strong>Carrie Brownstein</strong>, who first met in the riot grrrl explosion of women-focused punk bands in the early 90’s.
8am Tuesday 22/06/21 Zedlines
Your 8am Zedlines with Toni, Alayna and Lina.
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Funding for mental health services
The Moreton Bay and Caboolture region will receive funding over 590 thousand dollars for mental health services as part of the federal government’s 26 million dollar investment into the sector.
Federal Member for Longman Terry Young said, amidst high demand for mental health services, the funding will help Headspace Caboolture expand their services and improve access to high-quality mental health support.
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Commonwealth school funding changes
New changes to the Commonwealth school funding set for 2022 will see around 70 private schools' income cut by approximately $375 million through to 2029.
Industry body for education, Independent Schools Queensland, is concerned schools in the regions will be disproportionately affected, with Whitsunday Grammar School, Bundaberg’s St Luke’s Anglican School and Sunshine Coast Grammar School set to receive cuts.
Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Brisbane Grammar School, Anglican Church Grammar School, will also receive cuts.
Fraudulent Brisbane artist found guilty
A fraudulent chalkboard Brisbane artist, who had been caught lying to police officer over falsely claiming service awards and academic credentials, has been found guilty.
Neville William Gentry was found guilty yesterday afternoon of 10 counts of fraud and one count of improper use of a service decoration.
Gentry falsified university academic achievements and wore fake replicas of the Metal of Order of Australia and Officer of the Order of Australia pins at events.
Deuce: Deuce
<p><span><span>- Deuce are a new duo out of Naarm / Melbourne, comprising <strong>Curtis Wakeling</strong> of outfits like <strong>Ocean Party </strong>and <strong>Pop Filter </strong>and a new face on the music scene, <strong>Kayleigh Haydon</strong>. Their self-titled debut is a softly considered experience of being together and apart in a time where there hasn’t been much else to think about.</span></span></p>
Returning citizen on hunger strike
A returning citizen goes on hunger strike after being denied a quarantine exemption to see his dying mom.
James Turbitt, an Australian citizen living in Belgium, rushed to book flights after receiving news of his mother’s rapidly deteriorating health.
Mr Turbitt tested negative for Covid before boarding his flight and was denied a quarantine exemption even with a doctors letter stating she was receiving palliative care.
His mother passed away on Sunday.
UN Commissioner aiming to reach agreement with China
The United Nations Human Rights Commissioner, Michelle Bachelet is hoping to reach terms of an agreement with China for a visit to the country’s Xinjiang region later this year.
It marks the first time Bachelet has publicly suggested a timeline for the visit, as her office has been negotiating terms since September 2018.
Bachelet is under pressure to secure access to Xinjiang, where activists claim over a million Uighurs and other Turkic Muslims are subjected to forced labour.