LNP to release costings ahead of state election.
Queensland shadow Treasurer, Tim Mander, is set to release the LNP’s costings today, two days before the state election.
The report will explain to voters how the LNP intends to fund its election promises with a target of returning the budget in surplus in four years.
Queensland Treasurer, Cameron Dick, released Labor’s costings on Tuesday.
Victoria hotel quarantine inquiry delays release of final report.
An inquiry into Victoria’s hotel quarantine scheme has delayed the release of its final report until December.
The board of the inquiry has requested more documents from the Department of Health and Human Services, after a series of emails contradicted evidence provided by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton.
An interim report will instead be handed down on November 6.
Survey reveals lack of support for people with ADHD.
An insights survey, conducted by ADHD Australia, has revealed inadequate care, education and support for people with ADHD.
Nearly one million Australians are currently living with ADHD, which can have a significant impact on their daily lives.
Chair of ADHD Australia, Professor Michael Kohn says ADHD is often misunderstood in the community.
European Commission President calls on EU leaders to assist patient transfers.
European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has called on European leaders to help map intensive care bed capacity to allow the transfer of coronavirus patients from over-crowded hospitals.
Ms. Von der Leyen said reasserting control of the infection rate would require far closer coordination between governments.
Taiwan military to hold its first same-sex weddings.
The Taiwanese army will marry its first same-sex couples at its military mass wedding this week.
Two female soldiers will be wed to their civilian partners at the annual event on Friday.
Taiwan became the first Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage in May, 2019.
Severe Weather Warnings for QLD Continue
Storm Warnings Continue
Outrage Over Anti-Abortion Sparks Strikes in Poland
A strike in Poland is underway after a court ruling was announced introducing an almost total abortion ban throughout the nation.
Images have emerged from parliament sessions depicting MP’s holding signs sporting pro-choice slogans, demonstrating their outrage at the decision.
Prime Minister In Isolation
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is voluntarily self-quarantining after a guest at a dinner he attended was tested positive for coronavirus.
Reports indicate that President Ramaphosa is currently asymptomatic, but has chosen to isolate as a precaution.
Professor Receives Top Science Prize
Professor at the Australian National University Susan Scott is one of four honoured overnight by receiving Australia’s top science prize.
Professor Scott is one of four recipients to receive the Prime Ministers Prize for Science, and has been commended on her work as Australia’s leading general relativity theorist.
Student At Sydney School Tests Positive For COVID-19
A student has tested positive for coronavirus in a school in Sydney’s Western Suburbs.
Staff and students of the school have been asked to self-isolate as contact tracing and cleaning of the school campus gets underway.