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Archive for February 15th, 2019
Four Qld teens ill from unknown drug
Four teenagers at a Gold Coast high school have taken ill from an unknown substance, requiring paramedics to be called three times during the same day. February 15, 2019 Paramedics were called to a Gold Coast high school three times in one day after four girls became ill from an unknown prescription drug. It’s not […]
Coalmine dust victims want support fund
A victims’ group has protested at BHP’s Brisbane office to push for a fund to help workers suffering from diseases caused by dust from coal mines. February 15, 2019 Queensland mineworkers have protested outside BHP’s Brisbane offices to demand more assistance for black lung and silicosis sufferers. The Mine Dust Diseases Victims Group wants a […]
Queensland lawyer lied under oath to ASIC
A Queensland lawyer has pleaded guilty to misleading the corporate watchdog while under oath during an investigation into a failed takeover bid. February 15, 2019 A Queensland lawyer has admitted she misled the corporate regulator while under oath during an investigation into Gold Coast childcare giant G8 Education. Mary-Anne Greaves, of Cairns, pleaded guilty in Brisbane Magistrates’ Court […]
Coalmine dust victims want support fund
A victims’ group has protested at BHP’s Brisbane office to push for a fund to help workers suffering from diseases caused by dust from coal mines. February 15, 2019 Queensland mineworkers have protested outside BHP’s Brisbane offices to demand more assistance for black lung and silicosis sufferers. The Mine Dust Diseases Victims Group wants a […]
Coalmine dust victims want BHP fund
A victims group will visit the BHP Billiton office in Brisbane as it pushes for a fund to help workers suffering from diseases caused by dust from coal mines. February 15, 2019 Coalmine dust disease victims are planning to confront BHP to ask for a fund to be established for black lung and silicosis sufferers. […]
Queensland floods decimate native wildlife
North Queensland’s massive floods have decimated livestock but on grazier Harry Batt’s property, it’s the native wildlife that’s been hit hardest. February 15, 2019 Cattleman Harry Batt has been belted harder than most by north Queensland’s devastating floods. But it’s not the death of 70 per cent of his cattle that’s shocked the lifelong grazier most. […]
Coalmine dust victims want support fund
A victims’ group has protested at BHP’s Brisbane office to push for a fund to help workers suffering from diseases caused by dust from coal mines. February 15, 2019 Queensland mineworkers have protested outside BHP’s Brisbane offices to demand more assistance for black lung and silicosis sufferers. The Mine Dust Diseases Victims Group wants a […]