Queensland Winter Could Bring Snow

The Bureau of Meteorology says snow could sweep across regions of south east Queensland as Brisbane enters another cold winter. 

Forecaster Matt Marshall says the weather shows all the necessary signs for a light sprinkling of snow. 

With a wetter-than-usual autumn, likely to continue this winter season, Mr. Marshall is confident above average rainfall will occur.

 

Queensland Government Unveils Vaccination Hub Plan

Mass vaccination hubs will open across the state as the government follows states like Victoria and New South Wales.

Fourteen vaccination hubs are set to be opened at locations such as Suncorp Stadium and the RNA Showgrounds.

Government front bencher Mark Bailey said that Queensland is presented with the challenge of distributing the vaccine but the plan has considered this with great detail. 

While the rollout is still contingent on the federal government securing enough vaccine doses for the state, Queensland is given an advantage over other states.

 

Channel 9 Presents Lack of Diversity in New Advertisement

Channel nine are facing scrutiny over their “COVID19 vaccination ad campaign”.

Nine’s campaign sparked controversy due to a lack of cultural diversity. 

The ad features an all-white roster of channel nine's most recognisable talent such as Scotty Cam and Karl Stefanovic. 

Audiences across social media are enraged with channel nines depiction especially seeing as the advertisement has launched during reconciliation week.

Returning To Venus After 30 Years

NASA will launch two new scientific missions to Venus between 2028 and 2030 to study the atmosphere and geologic history of Earth's closest planetary neighbour.

Both missions aim to understand how Venus became an inferno-like world. 

They will be the first missions to Venus in decades.

 

Queensland Police Respond to Arrests at Land Forces Expo

Senior police officials are reviewing footage of an arrest of a protester yesterday during demonstrations at the Land Forces Expo. 

It comes after protest groups and legal observers labelled Queensland Police’s use of force at the protest “excessive”.

Queensland Police told 4ZZZ  they are, quote, “committed to working with groups to plan and facilitate these activities”, but that they will “not tolerate unlawful behaviour which poses a risk to safety of individuals or impedes services provided by businesses and transport networks.”

Furious Brisbane Residents Protest Flight Paths

Over 100 Brisbane residents frustrated with aircraft noise gathered at Brisbane Airport Corporations head office this morning to protest against current flight path conditions.

It comes after a parallel runway opened last year has seen an increase in air traffic over densely-populated suburbs.

The crowd were unable to enter the corporation's building to lodge complaints to senior management.

Melbourne International Students Call For Help

As Melbourne prepares for its second week of lockdown, international students are calling  for help. 

The Victorian government has placed pressure on the Morrison Government to support international students who have been stood down due yet another wave of coronavirus. 

Many are struggling to pay rent with the majority working hospitality jobs in the region. 

Calls for action come as demand for Foodbank shot up by fifty percent with an increase in international students.

 

Councillor Tom Tate Accuses CCC of "Chest Puffing"

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is calling for the resignation of Crime and Corruption Commission chairman Alan MacSporran. 

The Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Commission is beginning investigations into the sacking of several councilors from Logan city council who are now believed to be wrongfully charged with fraud. 

Councillor Tate says that this was no more than an act of “chest puffing” and has called Mr. MacSporran to step aside.