Fines for not wearing a seatbelt, speeding, and running red lights will increase from July 1, as part of a crackdown on continued road behaviour exhibited by Queensland motorists. The current fine of $413 for no seatbelt will be raised by a staggering 160 per cent to $1078, and four demerit points (up from three).…
Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov has claimed in a Telegram video that Russia plans to initiate more attacks on Ukrainian cities despite recently pulling back. A report by Russian publication Pravda quoted Kadyrov as saying that the Russian invasion will continue with plans to be rolled out soon. “We will completely liberate Luhansk and Donetsk in…
Public support for alliance in Finland and Sweden has doubled since Russia invaded Ukraine, with both countries now set to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by June. Foreign ministry cabinets from both countries attended a NATO meeting in Brussels last month, where mitigating a response to the Russian offensive was discussed. The news…
After buying a 9.2 per cent stake in Twitter last week it has been announced that Elon Musk will no longer become a board member. Last week Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal said that Mr Musk was set to join the board however his statement today has revealed that it won’t be the case. “We announced…
A significant investment has been made to Beewise, a company that aims to revolutionise the beekeeping world with their solar powered BeeHomes. The climatech company has created a beehive that incorporates robotics, computer vision and AI to monitor the colony. According to their website, the Beehome can feed and water bees while also being able…
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has expressed his support for two “brave” female Liberal politicians speaking out against transgender women competing in nationally governed female sport. However, it is unclear whether legislation will be introduced making it official. The issue gained international media attention in December last year, after transgender New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard broke…
New research shows that seated forms of Tai Chi could help people recovering from strokes by increasing strength and reducing depression. The study was conducted by The Chinese University of Hong Kong and featured in the American Heart Association Journal where it showed that a tailored program involving Tai Chi had increased recovery results. Lead…
Massive queues continued for a sixth consecutive day at Sydney Airport, with aviation officials saying they expect the trend to continue well through the Easter holidays. NSW Minister for Health Brad Hazzard has approved special exemptions from close contact requirements for all flight staff at the airport, to reduce the human foot traffic and extended…
Major delays are expected across the state as bus drivers have gone on strike to demand a pay increase which is being backed by the transport union. Sydney is set to experience the brunt of the disruption with several routes across the city running on reduced services. Newcastle, Blue Mountains, and the Hunter Valley will…
The eyes of the world are firmly placed on the Russian invasion of Ukraine but none more so than the Baltic states who are yet to know their position in the current conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently stated, “If we are no more then, God forbid, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia will be next?” In response…