Federal MP Andrew Laming to quit politics at next election
Federal MP Andrew Laming has gone on medical leave and will be undertaking empathy and communication counselling services, after allegations of harassment against two women were aired on Nine News last week.
Critical Suez Canal in Egypt remains blocked
A 400-metre long cargo ship remains wedged diagonally inside the crucial Suez Canal in Egypt after becoming stuck on Tuesday.
8am Zedlines, 29 March 2021
Your 8am Zedlines with Kat Housego.
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26-year old did not hold party after being told to self-isolate, says Qld Government
Greater Brisbane has avoided a lockdown for now, after a 26 year-old man tested positive for COVID-19 last week while he had been out in the community.
JobKeeper ends: Up to 150,000 Australians may lose work
Around 1 million Australians are waking up without the financial support from the JobKeeper wage subsidy this morning, after the scheme came to an end on Sunday.
The government told a senate estimates hearing last week that up to 150,000 people could be out of work once the scheme had wound up.
Grandmothers against proposed changes to youth legislation
Aboriginal rights organisation Strong Grandmothers of the Central Deserts in Alice Springs is calling for immediate action against the proposed changes to the Bail Act and Youth Justice Act.
Deadly pro-democracy protests continue in Myanmar
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In the bloodiest day since the military coup last month, over 100 pro-democracy protestors in Myanmar were killed during large-scale demonstrations on Saturday.
March 26 11am Zedlines
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New Police frontline facility announced for Cairns
Police Minister Mark Ryan and Member for Cairns Michael Healy have joined Deputy Commissioner Paul Taylor to announce a new frontline facility for the Far North Police District.
Mr Healy says the announcement illustrates the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to supporting community safety in West Cairns.
New Zealand passes law allowing parental leave after miscarriage
Content warning: this Zedline contains mentions of miscarriage and still birth.
New Zealand has become the second country in the world, after India, to pass legislation giving mothers and partners the right to paid leave following a miscarriage or still birth.