Australian politics news and info
A council worker has died in a workplace incident involving a semitrailer in Central Queensland. Queensland Police Service (QPS) confirmed the 36-year-old man died near Mulachys Road in the Arcadia Valley at about 1:45pm Monday afternoon. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is investigating, with a spokesperson saying the man was unloading machinery at the time … Read more
Sunshine Coast Council CEO Emma Thomas. In 2023 there are more women in leadership roles than ever before and at Sunshine Coast Council, Emma Thomas has made it to the very top. On International Women’s Day, the CEO reflected on being a woman in the workforce and the many changes she’s experienced over her career. … Read more
Residents cut off by floods in parts of the Gulf of Carpentaria are entering their second month of employment shortages while businesses record mass cancellations for the upcoming tourist season. Key points: Major floods have disrupted operations across the Gulf region Residents in the Gulf have been isolated by floodwater for about three months Residents … Read more
Monday March 20, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement Star pleads guilty to buying casino chips with credit cards Queensland tourism adds a few more gongs to the collection Aussie special forces soldier to be charged with Afghanistan war crime Rapist who ‘took child’s innocence’ given probation Dancing spiders, parasite wasps: Why our amazing wildlife keeps getting wilder … Read more
Monday March 20, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement Star pleads guilty to buying casino chips with credit cards Queensland tourism adds a few more gongs to the collection Aussie special forces soldier to be charged with Afghanistan war crime Rapist who ‘took child’s innocence’ given probation Dancing spiders, parasite wasps: Why our amazing wildlife keeps getting wilder … Read more
A human trial has been launched into the University of Queensland’s (UQ) second generation COVID vaccine, more than two years after the original technology was abandoned amid patients falsely testing positive to HIV. Key points: UQ researchers are working to create technology that can be used for multiple viruses The original project was abandoned in … Read more
Australia’s biggest skin cancer study has been hit by an unpublicised data breach, with the personal details of more than 1,000 people feared to have been accessed by hackers. Key points: QIMR Berghofer says names, addresses and Medicare numbers “may have been compromised” The hacked data company says its servers held responses to personal medical … Read more
Aged care expert Megan D’Elton has joined forces with Renee Blake, manager of Laguna Estate. By Abbey Cannan Two powerhouse Noosa women have joined forces to be able to support the community to live as long as they can in their homes. Aged care expert Megan D’Elton and Laguna Estate manager Renee Blake jumped at … Read more
Pamela Armstrong’s love affair with the dahlia started when she moved into a new home in Toowoomba. “I bought my house in winter. And in spring, all these beautiful things popped up in the garden all by themselves,” she said. “I didn’t know what they were. So they found me. And I’ve been in love … Read more
Security companies across Queensland are being inundated with requests from fearful residents for home security systems. Key points: Security companies say demand for home security systems has been high Many attribute the spike to the high-profile crimes that have rocked the state over the past year There are calls for Queensland’s privacy laws to be overhauled as … Read more
Hip-hop artist MC Wheels gets a thrill every time he performs. The Sunshine Coast artist, whose real name is Nathan Tessmann, takes the stage at festivals and events, bringing a “golden-era style” of rap that combines DJ mixing. “We have a blast on stage, no matter who’s there,” Mr Tessmann says. “One person or 50, doesn’t matter. … Read more
New tracking data has found that bull sharks are travelling further south along Australia’s eastern coastline due to a strengthening current. Key points: Bull sharks have been tracked as far south as Lakes Entrance in Victoria A strengthening East Australian Current could be contributing to the population’s distribution More than 250 sharks have been tagged and … Read more
Port Kembla is firming up as the mostly likely option as the home for Australia’s first nuclear submarine base, but it is still far from a done deal. As well as the port south of Wollongong, the Department of Defence is also considering Brisbane and Newcastle. All three locations have common features which make them … Read more
A debate is raging over what role carbon offsets and agriculture will play as Australia deals with the complicated task of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Key points: The federal government wants changes to its Safeguard Mechanism policy passed by the end of the month It will force about 215 of the biggest polluters to reduce emissions by … Read more
Noosa Council will seek State Government approval to again provide paid parking in Noosa Heads Lions Park. Council has honoured a commitment to return Noosa Heads Lions Park to the community on long weekends and school holidays once COVID restrictions had eased. The decision at Thursday’s Ordinary Meeting could also see this greenspace eventually no … Read more
The ZEN team. Supplied. By Zero Emissions Noosa Zero Emissions Noosa is proud to announce they are leading the charge in the implementation of community batteries in the shire, and they want you to be part of it! Noosa and Hinterland residents are invited to come along to interactive sessions about community batteries being held … Read more
Artist impression of the southern entry to the park. One of the most consistent surf breaks on the Sunshine Coast is fringed by a grassy beachfront and popular parkland, which is a delight for locals and visitors alike. Backed by a shopping and entertainment strip and fronting the sparkling foam of Coolum Beach are Lions … Read more
Steve Richards is “definitely not” a revhead, but the Queensland man is once again driving a “beautiful lime green” wagon on a seven-day adventure across thousands of kilometres of back roads. Nicknamed The Frog, the car set him back $500 when he bought it out of a paddock years ago. While Mr Richards hopes it once … Read more
A bidding war is underway for the rights to build the proposed Brisbane Live 2032 Brisbane Olympics Arena as Redlands City Council reveals plans for its proposed Birkdale community precinct. Key points: A consortium led by Live Nation Entertainment is in a bidding battle against ASM-Global to build the Brisbane Live stadium The Birkdale Community Precinct draft … Read more
After opening 28 years ago and helping more than half a million residents, a council customer service centre is relocating. Sunshine Coast Council’s Caloundra customer service counter at Omrah Avenue has closed for refurbishment and will tomorrow open at its new location at 77 Bulcock Street. Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said the move was … Read more