From 30 November 2020, the lifts to platforms 1/2 and 3/4 at Central station will be closed for approximately four months for major works. QDN recognises that
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With five food delivery riders killed in two months, Australia’s gig economy faces a reckoning
The federal government is facing increasing pressure to regulate Australia’s ‘gig economy’ following a spate of delivery rider deaths. Five delivery riders working for apps including UberEats, DoorDash and Hungry Panda have been killed on the job in the past two months. On Monday, an as yet unnamed rider died …
Wheelchair ramp planned and cash refunded after Inq investigation
After reading Inq’s story about Jay White, a provider has offered to build a safe ramp for his home at no cost. Jay White in front of his home
e-Blast: Tenants Queensland COVID-19 Tenant/Resident Support and Analysis Project.
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Former PMs to give evidence at Senate inquiry into media diversity
A new Senate inquiry that is set to examine Australia’s media sector will hear evidence of the impact of media concentration on democracy from former prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull. The inquiry, which will report by the end of March 2021, followed the tabling of a petition this …
South Australian government spends big on roads and sport in 2020 State Budget, as state debt almost doubles
Twin tunnels to complete the North-South Corridor and upgrades of sport stadiums are at the centre of the SA budget, with the state government almost doubling debt and delivering a
Convictions quashed in double police killing
A man jailed for life for the killing of two Melbourne policemen has had his convictions overturned because of the “reprehensible” conduct of investigating officers. Jason Roberts had convictions for the 1998 murders of Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller overturned on Tuesday, after two decades behind bars. …
MP wants conscience vote on climate bill
Zali Steggall has dared the prime minister to allow a conscience vote on her climate change bill if he’s not willing to step up on action himself. The independent MP for Warringah will introduce her climate change bill to parliament on Monday, having delayed the plan because of the coronavirus …
WA outlines plan to phase out single-use plastics by 2026
Western Australia will start banning single-use plastics within three years. The WA government will ban plastic plates, cutlery, stirrers, polystyrene food containers, thick plastic bags, and the release of helium balloons by 2023. Other single-use plastic items like produce bags, microbeads and cotton buds will be phased out by 2026. …
Morrison congratulates ‘great friend’ Biden on presidential win
Australian political leaders have rushed to congratulate Joe Biden on his presidential election win, with Scott Morrison saying he looked forward to working with the President-elect on COVID, economic recovery, and climate change. Mr Biden has claimed victory in the American presidential contest, with projections from multiple media networks including CNN, …
The simple measure — all in a sign — opening up tourism to the deaf community
Danni Wright has travelled all corners of the world but has always felt there was something missing.Key points:Sensory Tourism Australia has been accompanying groups to local tourist spots
QDeNgage opportunity – EOI
Table of Contents QDeNgage are seeking people with disability living in North Queensland to participate in a focus group. The purpose of this group is to