Claims the Toondah Harbour development will put koala habitats and wetlands at risk
Brisbane residents are campaigning against the Redlands Toondah Harbour development over concerns it will damage koala habitats and protected wetlands.
Animal protection act reviewed for the first time in 20 years
The Queensland Government is reviewing the animal protection and welfare act for the first time in 20 years.
The Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 covers various issues, including penalties for animal cruelty.
Brazil records over 4000 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours
Brazil has recorded more than 4000 Covid 19-related deaths in 24 hours for the first time.
The country’s death toll is over 300,030, second only to the United States.
President Jair Bol-son-aro said he will continue to oppose lockdown measures and has not commented on the four thousand recorded deaths.
Rare weather events off Western Australia's coast
A rare weather event is developing off Western Australia’s coast, as two cyclones are set to cross paths this weekend.
If Tropical Cyclone Seroja and another nearby tropical low interact, the cyclones will likely rotate around each other - a phenomenon called the Fujiwara effect.
Stone eel arrangement sparks discussion for better access to cultural heritage on private land
Calls for a review into Victorias Aboriginal heritage act are underway following damage to Stone eel arrangement.
The ancient stone arrangement - one of the only formations of its kind, was moved by a landowner over the weekend.
The formation has sparked a discussion for better access to cultural heritage on private land.
QLD Premier calls on Government to host national women's summit
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is calling on the Federal Government to host a National Women’s Summit.
The proposed summit would aim to address the ongoing economic and social inequality facing Australian women.
Brisbane cross river rail raises doubt
New doubts are being raised over Brisbane’s Cross River Rail, as critics say billions more must be spent to achieve the government’s promises.
Experts say not only upgrades, but the removal of about 20 level crossings around Brisbane is needed if the project is to deliver on its promised train timetable.
QLD premier to investigate gender inequalities
Annastacia Palaszczuk is pushing the National Cabinet to hold a summit to investigate and address economic and social inequalities faced by Australian women.
In an announcement today, Palaszczuk said that actions to address the gender pay gap, affordable childcare, workplace discrimiation, and sexual harassment both at work and in broader society, should be of high national priority.
Peanuts farmers worried in Kingaroy
Farmers in the Queensland town of Kingaroy are worried that drought and a shifting rainfall pattern might mean the end for peanut crop production.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology's regional climate guide, from 1989 to 2018, annual rainfall in the region declined by 60 millimetres, or seven per cent.