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

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

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.

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