Developer AV Jennings seeks extension from Ipswich City Council
Developer AV Jennings is seeking an extension from Ipswich City Council for the approval of a residential development proposed at Deebing Creek.
The original approvals, granted in 2018, would be valid until the end of this year, but development has been delayed due to objections from traditional land owners regarding the presence of ancient burial sites on the sacred land.
12th March 9am Zedlines
Your 9am Zedlines with Beth and Jay.
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Queenslanders warned about cyber scams surrounding COVID-19 Vaccines
Security firm Mimecast is warning Queenslanders about the increase in potential cyber scams involving the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
The warning follows reports cyber criminals are sending fake vaccine booking messages to steal personal information and cash from victims.
Security experts warn of vaccine booking scams
Security firm Mimecast has warned Queenslanders about the increase in potential cyber scams involving the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
The warning has followed reports that cyber criminals are sending fake vaccine booking messages to steal personal information and cash from victims.
Uber and Lyft to share data on deactivated drivers
In the United States, rideshare companies Uber and Lyft have announced they will be sharing data with each other, regarding drivers deactivated for serious crime offences, such as sexual or physical assault, and murder.
The collaboration is called the Industry Safety Sharing Project, and will be administered by a third party.
ATO owed hundreds of millions of dollars in JobKeeper repayments
The Australian Tax Office’s Second Commissioner, Jeremy Hirschhorn, has revealed the agency is still owed several hundreds of millions of dollars from Jobkeeper recipient companies that were declared ineligible, were overpaid, or attempted to rort the payments.
Myanmar death toll hits 70
The Myanmar military has reportedly murdered seventy civilians since staging a coup in February.
United Nations human rights investigations reveal concerns of growing evidence of crimes against humanity being committed by the new military regime.
COVID-19 traces found in Queensland wastewater
49 Queensland suburbs are under high alert after wastewater testing found fragments of the COVID-19 virus in water treatment facilities.
Fragments have been detected in Cairns North, Marlin Coast, Fairfield and Mackay South, covering a catchment area of 49 suburbs.
Petition to encourage reusable nappy use in North Queensland
North Queensland mother Chloe Wilson has begun a petition asking the Whitsundays Regional Council to consider a rebate program for the purchase of reusable nappies.
Wilson said that the initial cost of modern cloth nappies prevents parents from choosing them.
MARCH 12 8AM ZEDLINES
Your 8am Zedlines with Vi & Jay
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