Tuesday Zedlines 02/03/2021 With Abbey, Bella and Tom
10am Tuesday Zedlines
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Prince Philip in hospital until at least the end of the week
Prince Philip has been transferred to a new hospital in London where he is expected to stay until at least the end of the week. According to Buckingham Palace, The Duke Of Edinburgh will continue to be treated by doctors for an infection and observing a pre-existing heart condition. The move comes after former secretary of The Queen claime
Hong Kong protest is the biggest in months
Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters risked arrest as 47 pro-democracy activists appeared in court charged with subversion under the national security law. Protestors were chanting the banned slogan, "Liberate Hong Kong!
COVID-19 detected in wastewater in Melbourne
Fragments of COVID-19 detected in wastewater have caused an urgent alert for three suburbs in Melbourne’s West. People who have been or live in Tarneit, Werribee and Hoppers Crossing are being urged to get tested if any symptoms arise. The urgent alert was released on Monday by the health department although there are no known people in the area who have recently tested positive.
Sconi nickel and cobalt mine amidst global transition to clean energy
The new Sconi nickel and cobalt mine is set to place Mt Isa at the centre of Australia’s COVID-19 economic recovery amidst a global transition to clean energy. The mine is expected to produce over two hundred thousand tons of cobalt sulphate, a key component in electric vehicles, during its initial thirty year lifespan. With the world’s se
Bushfire recovery scheme questioned
9AM Tomorrow morning marks the beginning of the public hearing of the 2019-2020 bushfire recovery scheme. During the hearing, local people and businesses will be allowed to speak about their recovery experiences over the last 14 months.
Camooweal National Park renamed to its former Indigenous name
Following a lengthy parliamentary process, Camooweal National Park in north west Queensland has been renamed to Wiliyan-ngurru National Park. The change sees the national park return to its former Indigenous name and came as a result of a lobbying effort from Colin Saltmere, a traditional Indjalandji-Dhidhanu custodian.The nearly 14,000 he
Proposed entertainment arena set for construction at Roma Street
A proposed entertainment arena is set for construction above the new Cross River Rail station at Roma Street. The arena would have an Olympic-sized pool and eighteen thousand seats for spectators. The plan is part of Brisbane’s bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games, a plan endorsed by the International Olympic Committee.
9am Tuesday Zedlines with Abbey, Tom and Bella.
Tuesday Zedlines with Abbey, Tom and Bella.
Image sourced from; creativecommons.org by mrbps
Deposed PM of Myanmar to face new charges
The Burmese military has laid new charges on deposed Prime Minister Aung San Suu Kyi in yet another escalation of political tensions in Myanmar. Suu Kyi is charged with publishing information that may cause fear or alarm and breaking telecommunications equipment licensing laws. Her appearance before a Nay Pyi Taw court was the first time she has been seen since her arrest in the military coup on Februa