Report shows gender paid disparity in Queensland
According to a Gender Equality report published by the Queensland Government, women earn on average 15% less than men and have 30% less superannuation.
Emundi Chief Executive Office Suzanne Jacobi-Lee told the ABC she faced continued discrimination and a lower salary than that of her male counterparts over her 30 years in business.
Family of missing surf ski rider calling for community help
The family of a missing surf ski rider are calling on the Moreton community to help out in search efforts.
North Stradbroke Island is reeling after 26-year-old surf ski rider Jordan Kelly went missing on Saturday.
International students return to NSW
South Australia is set to bring back international students.
The State’s Chief Public Health Officer has approved a plan to allow international students back into the country for study, after serving two weeks' quarantine at the existing facilities.
CBD Medi-hotels will continue to be used for returning Australians under the plan.
AUS and NZ Prime Ministers discuss China's barley tariffs
The Australian and New Zealand prime ministers are discussing China’s barley tariffs.
Already, Jacinta Ardern has shown support towards Australia over these discussions, however, a formal discussion is expected to take place today.
Calls for Immigration policies to be reformed
A Grattan Institute report is calling for a complete rethink of immigration policy in Australia.
In an effort to boost the economy and slow the rate of an aging population, the report says Australia should shift from taking older migrant workers, to younger and more skilled workers with proficient English.
Increased homophobic attacks in Spain
Content warning: The following story mentions homophobic attacks.
A gay rights group is warning of increasing homophobia in Spain.
Five gay men were targeted in three separate attacks in Barcelona over the weekend.
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COVID-19 vaccination hubs soon to be opened in Queensland
The State Government says it will be looking to open major vaccination hubs in large Queensland venues, such as Suncorp Stadium and the RNA showgrounds.
14 community vaccination hubs are set to open across the state in the near future.
Kangaroo Point ferry terminal closure protest
Kangaroo Point residents are calling on the council to reopen the local ferry terminal.
A rally on Saturday saw residents criticise the Brisbane City Council’s move to close the Dockside ferry terminal.
Pacific Fair under fire over breastfeeding mothers incident
The Gold Coast’s Pacific Fair is under fire from 50 Breastfeeding mothers who protested at the shopping centre last Friday.
They’re protesting the treatment of a woman who was asked to move on when breastfeeding on Friday.