Aboriginal led clinics in Northern Territory rollout COVID-19 vaccine
Remote Aboriginal-controlled clinics in the Northern Territory have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Independent Corporation Miwatj Health spokesperson said the clinics aim to build trust and make information accessible for remote communities.
Queensland strawberry industry offers $100,000 to entice workers
The Queensland strawberry industry is offering a $100,000 cash prize to lure in workers.
The Queensland Strawberry Growers Association plans to turn the upcoming season into a competition to increase worker involvement.
Concerns NDIS assessment reforms won’t meet needs of Indigenous communities
Advocacy groups are warning NDIS assessment reforms will not meet the requirements of people from culturally diverse and Indigenous communities.
Currently, people with disability submit specialist evidence to the NDIS for evaluation. However, the proposal would have peoples’ support and funding eligibility assessed by independent contractors.
Outback tourist operators fear they won't have enough staff to handle peak season
Regional Queensland is struggling to attract tourism workers for this upcoming season.
According to The Outback Queensland Tourism Association, there has been a 30 per cent increase in the tourism sector compared to 2019.
Yvonne Tunney, who runs holiday accommodation in the Gulf of Carpentaria town of Karumba, said local business usually rely on backpackers as there are limited locals seeking casual work.
Claims the Toondah Harbour development will put koala habitats and wetlands at risk
Brisbane residents are campaigning against the Redlands Toondah Harbour development over concerns it will damage koala habitats and protected wetlands.
Animal protection act reviewed for the first time in 20 years
The Queensland Government is reviewing the animal protection and welfare act for the first time in 20 years.
The Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 covers various issues, including penalties for animal cruelty.
Brazil records over 4000 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours
Brazil has recorded more than 4000 Covid 19-related deaths in 24 hours for the first time.
The country’s death toll is over 300,030, second only to the United States.
President Jair Bol-son-aro said he will continue to oppose lockdown measures and has not commented on the four thousand recorded deaths.
Rare weather events off Western Australia's coast
A rare weather event is developing off Western Australia’s coast, as two cyclones are set to cross paths this weekend.
If Tropical Cyclone Seroja and another nearby tropical low interact, the cyclones will likely rotate around each other - a phenomenon called the Fujiwara effect.
Stone eel arrangement sparks discussion for better access to cultural heritage on private land
Calls for a review into Victorias Aboriginal heritage act are underway following damage to Stone eel arrangement.
The ancient stone arrangement - one of the only formations of its kind, was moved by a landowner over the weekend.
The formation has sparked a discussion for better access to cultural heritage on private land.