Department of defense is reviewing ownership by a Chinese company
Defense minister Peter Dutton has confirmed the department of defense is reviewing the ownership by a Chinese company of a strategically important Port in Darwin. The port was leased by Landbridge in 2015 prompting security concerns about the $5 hundred million deal. A costing undertaken by the parliamentary budget office estimated that the federal government would have to pay $30 Million in compensati
The Human Rights Law centre describes secret trial
The Human Rights Law centre has described the secret trial and imprisonment of a former Australian intelligence officer as ‘unprecedented’ and reminiscent of authoritarianism. The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor is currently reviewing the case of Witness J, a former military intelligence officer who was charged and imprisoned in 2018 without any public knowledge due to secrecy imposed by the NSI Act.
Protests in Columbia leave 17 people dead
17 people are dead in Colombia after days of violent protests against a now-scrapped tax reform which would have seen a sales tax imposed on utilities and some food products. Riot police and military personnel deployed to control protestors are being criticised for using excessive force contributing to the death toll. President Ivan Duque withdrew the controversial new law after outcry from both lawmak
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QLD court cases delayed as forensic labs struggle under increasing workload
A large number of Queensland court cases are experiencing months’ long delays as forensics labs struggle under their increasing workload.
A police prosecutor working on the Girum Mekonnen murder inquiry says wait times for autopsies are generally up to twelve months, with other evidence on their case remaining months away as well.
Thousands rally in Brisbane CBD on Labour Day
Thousands of people gathered in Brisbane’s CBD yesterday for the largest Labour Day rally in the country, with issues such as workplace safety and sexual harassment at the top of the agenda.
QLD opposition MP backs Springboard's bid for LNP presidency
Queensland opposition MP James Lister is backing Lawrence Springborg’s bid for the LNP Presidency after taking aim at the leadership of his own party calling them dumb and desperate.
Former LNP Councilor Lawrence Springbord who was removed from the party’s executive last year has confirmed his intent to run for the presidency as Mr Lister says electing Mr Springborg would be a giant step in the right direction.
Ferries Cancelled, Sydney Harbour Bridge obscured by smoke and fog
Hazard reduction burns in Sydney have left the city in a blanket of smoke and fog that was so thick it could be seen from space. Satellite images show the fog and smoke.
A health warning for people with asthma was given and ferries were cancelled due to the low visibility levels. The Harbour Bridge was obscured as the fog moved in and settled.
Ferries Cancelled, Sydney Harbour Bridge obscured by smoke and fog
Hazard reduction burns in Sydney have left the city in a blanket of smoke and fog that was so thick it could be seen from space. Satellite images show the fog and smoke.
A health warning for people with asthma was given and ferries were cancelled due to the low visibility levels. The Harbour Bridge was obscured as the fog moved in and settled.
NSW Government reveals plan to build Australia's Longest Road Tunnel at Blue Mountains
A plan to build Australia’s longest road tunnel at The Blue Mountains has been revealed by the New South Wales Government as part of a plan to upgrade the Great Western Highway.
The plan is not set in stone as the state government is investigating the possibility of the tunnel and seeking funding from the Commonwealth. The government says they promise the tunnel would be toll free.