COVID Consolations - Part 1: Floristry
Have you ever considered what goes on behind the scenes in the Australian floristry industry? What about the effects that a global pandemic might have on your local flower provider? While the pandemic has proven detrimental to many businesses, it's not all doom and gloom.
4ZZZ reporter Kloe Phelan recently dug a little deeper in this story with local florist Annie Donaldson of Branch & Sea.
Cartoon - The Bench
Why are we always picked last
12PM Zedlines - October 9th
By 4ZZZ reporters Grace Nakamura and Lily-Rose Davies.
Image credit: Gage Skidmore
Third day of protests in Indonesia against jobs bill
Rallies in Indonesia are continuing for a third day as tens of thousands protest against the controversial “omnibus” jobs creations bill that became law on Monday.
The bill makes significant changes to Indonesia's labour regulations including abolishing the sectoral minimum wage, in favour of minimums set by regional governors.
Donald Trump refuses virtual second presidential debate
US President Donald Trump refused to participate in a virtual second presidential debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden following his coronavirus diagnosis.
Spokesperson for the Democratic party Kate Bedingfield said the debate should be rescheduled to October 22nd so the ‘President is not able to evade accountability’.
Concerns that Federal Budget excludes First Nations Peoples and refugees
The Edmund Rice Centre has expressed concern at the disregard for the needs of First Nations Peoples and Refugees in the Federal Budget.
Two months ago the Prime Minister signed a new Closing the Gap Agreement committing Federal and State Governments to a long-term program to reduce the disparities in life expectancy, health, incarceration, education and employment between First Nations peoples and other Australian
TGA issues $164 520 fine for misleading advertising
The Therapeutic Goods Association issued a $164 520 fine to Sydney-based company PharmaCare Laboratories for allegedly misleading the advertising for two complementary medicines.
The ingredients warning alleged omitted milk products from the list, resulting in two out of the three children affected suffering a severe anaphylactic reaction.
Brain cancer patient able to quarantine at home in Queensland
A man who underwent brain cancer surgery in New South Wales has been allowed to quarantine in his home in Queensland after public backlash at the strict border restrictions.
Upon returning to Brisbane, Queensland Health denied an exemption to quarantine at home and instead required them to isolate in a hotel.
Non-lethal shark control is more effective and affordable, new report finds
Moving to non-lethal shark control in Queensland is proving to be affordable and effective according to a new report by stakeholders including the Humane Society International and Australian Marine Conservation Society.
Non-lethal, modern solutions considered in the cost estimate include drones, new barrier technologies, and education.
Future Islands: As Long As You Are
<p><span><span>- How have you been going, Future Islands? I haven’t heard from you in an upsettingly long time. I’m glad we finally have the chance to touch base because so much time has passed that my heart has grown awful needy due to the extended absence. So what’s been happening? Yes, I have kept up with <strong>Hemlock Ernst</strong> and his slow accumulation of features in the realm of jazz rap. He must have a connection with <strong>Kenny Segal</strong>’s wonderful world to fit in so snuggly.