Wild Pigs help their native systems
Wild pigs are often listed as ecosystem destroyers, but a University of Queensland study has found they also cultivate biodiverse rainforests in their native habitats.
The researchers tagged more than 30,000 tree seedlings in a Malaysian rainforest and examined how tree diversity changed in the areas where pigs nested.
Protesters continue to demand release of Aung San Suu Kyi
Protesters are taking streets in Myanmar to demand the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the iconic figure of the country, who’s detained under her house since the beginning of February.
Singapore PM Lee Hsein Loong says the military’s actions are an enormous step back for Myanmar.
Agricultural group associated with Angus Taylor's family was granted for $107,000
An agricultural group called Monaro Farming Systems, associated with Energy Minister Angus Taylor's brother, has thanked the New South Wales Deputy Premier, John Barilaro for a one hundred and seven thousand dollar grant used to fund research to support efforts to water down protections of endangered grassland.
Electoral roll information to be used to track COVID-19 contacts
Information from Queensland’s electoral roll could be used to locate and contact people about Covid-19 Vaccination arrangements.
The urgency of the vaccine rollout has prompted a request to amend the Electoral Regulation to allow the Electoral Commission to hand over details including voters name, address, occupation and date of birth to Queensland Health.
Ben Pennings continues in Adani court case
Environmental activist, Ben Pennings, will continue in Queensland's supreme court after yesterday’s appearance against Adani lawyers.
Mr. Pennings told 4ZZZ “I am very pleased with how my legal team handled an intense day in supreme court.
QLD Opposition leader calls for support in destroyed areas by grasshopper
Western Queensland farmers are destocking for the second year in a row after large numbers of grasshoppers destroyed their paddocks.
Leader of the Opposition David Crisafulli says the state government must put the grasshopper affected areas in similar support structures to fire and drought.
Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young awarded compensation for defamation ruling
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm has lost his bid to overturn a ruling that he defamed Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.
The Federal Court found Mr Leyonhjelm defamed Senator Hanson-Young by suggesting she was a misandrist and a hypocrite in Parliament and in media interviews in 2018.
Michael Gudinski to receive a state funeral dies aged 68
Victoria will hold a state funeral for Australian music legend Michael Gudinski after his unexpected death this week.
Music producer Michael Gudinski began Mushroom records in 1972 and helped launch the careers of many Australian artists, including Archie Roach.
Mr Gudinski died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Melbourne, aged 68.
Private Healthcare company responsible for wrong vaccine dose previously failed to check employee's training and qualifications
The private healthcare company Healthcare Australia responsible for giving two elderly people the wrong vaccine dose in Carseldine last week previously failed to check its employees’ training and qualifications.
Racist Dr. Seuss books discontinued
Six Dr Seuss books will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery.
In a statement, Dr. Seuss Enterprises said it made the decision after consulting educators and reviewing its catalogue.
The company stated it plans to ensure their books represent and support all communities and families.