Homelessness continues to grow in Brisbane amid rental crisis. Source: ABC News Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has committed to putting $1 million into relocating people living in Brisbane parks to the empty $400 million COVID quarantine centre in Pinkenba. However, Mr Schrinner has not spoken to the federal government who owns the facility. “The…
The Baftas, UK’s most prestigious TV awards show has wrapped, with even the late Queen Elizabeth receiving a nod for her skit with Paddington Bear. Source: Hraybould/Wikimedia The Bafta TV awards have closed in London, with even the late Queen Elizabeth II receiving recognition during the prestigious British awards ceremony. The late Queen’s skit with…
Cyclone mocha hits Myanmar and Bangladesh Cyclone Mocha has killed at least three people and caused severe damage in Myanmar, while densely populated refugee camps in Bangladesh so far remain undamaged. The cyclone, travelling up to 209 kilometres per hour, hit the coast of Myanmar on Sunday afternoon. Authorities evacuated around 400 000 people in…
Matchbox Twenty have announced their first Australian tour since 2012. Source: Matchbox Twenty/Instagram Matchbox Twenty have announced their return to Australia with a tour of the country in February 2024, with supporting act, the Goo Goo Dolls. It will be the first time since 2012 that the band has played in Australia. The announcement comes…
On Tuesday, the Labor Government released plans for the 2023-24 Federal Budget, including their strategy to address the escalating rental crisis. Image credit: Pixabay On Tuesday, the Labor Government released plans for the 2023-24 Federal Budget, including their strategy to address the escalating rental crisis. The Greens have expressed vocal opposition to Labor’s plans, which…
Amidst a 22% rise in homelessness, a council officer was seen relocating a group of unhoused people to Brisbane’s growing “tent city”. Image credit: Steelkamp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Amidst a 22% rise in homelessness in Queensland, a Logan City Council officer was filmed relocating a group of unhoused people to Brisbane’s growing “tent…
Donald Trump was found liable for the sexual abuse, forcible touching and defamation of E. Jean Carroll, decided a federal jury. Image credit: julieannesmo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Former US President Donald Trump was found liable for the sexual abuse, forcible touching and defamation of E. Jean Carroll, decided a federal jury on…
The Australian Government has announced it will establish a new agency and regulator as part of its commitment to deliver Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines. Source: Pixabay The Australian Government has announced it will establish a new agency and regulator as part of its commitment to deliver Australian nuclear submarines. The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) will be…
Richard Dreyfuss, an Oscar winning actor and star of Jaws, has crticised the Academy’s new diversity rules. Source: DreyfussCivic/Wikimedia Commons Academy Award-winning actor, Richard Dreyfuss has given harsh criticism of the Oscar’s new diversity and inclusion standards for ‘Best Picture’ nominees, saying the rules “make me vomit.” During an interview on PBS’ Firing Line, Dreyfuss…
Snowy Mountains Highway, NSW. Source: MDRX, Wikimedia Commons Parts of Australia’s Southeast have been hit by rain, snow, strong winds, and wild surf after recording the coldest May temperatures in years. Areas experiencing this extreme weather include parts of Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. There have been reports of 15cm of snow in…