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Archive for October 9th, 2020
Qld terror suspect’s case returns to court
A Gold Coast man accused of multiple terrorism charges after being deported from Turkey has had his case briefly mentioned in court. October 9, 2020 Prosecutors want more time to prepare their case against a Queensland terrorism suspect who allegedly boasted about killing non-Muslims on social media. Agim Ajazi, 31, did not appear in Brisbane […]
Qld firm on border over NSW COVID-19 cases
Queensland health officials remain cautious about the reopening of the NSW border as the Sunshine State notches up 28 days without community transmission. October 9, 2020 Queensland is sticking to its guns over its COVID-19 border war with NSW as the Sunshine State notches up 28 days without community transmission. Deputy Premier Steven Miles said […]
Vic carnies fined over illegal Qld entry
Queensland police have fined 16 Victorian carnival ride operators $4000 each for allegedly lying on their border declaration passes. October 9, 2020 A troupe of Victorian carnival workers has been fined for lying on their border declaration passes on entering Queensland. Police say 16 show ride operators travelled from Victoria through the state’s southern border at Goondiwindi […]
NT opens first domestic violence court
An Alice Springs court has been converted into the Northern Territory’s first to specialise in domestic violence cases to better protect vulnerable survivors. October 9, 2020 The Northern Territory is set to open its first specialised domestic violence court in a bid to better support vulnerable survivors as they navigate the justice system. Alice Springs […]
NT man nabbed over child abuse material
A Northern Territory man has been arrested after US authorities alerted Australian police that child abuse material had been transmitted from his outback home. October 9, 2020 A Northern Territory man who allegedly transmitted child abuse material from his outback home has been charged after US authorities alerted police. The 20-year-old is also accused of […]
NT issues first industrial hemp licence
The first commercial hemp growing licence has been issued in the Northern Territory, with hopes it will boost the Top End’s struggling economy. October 9, 2020 The Northern Territory has issued its first commercial hemp growing licence, with hopes it will help the Top End’s struggling economy rebound. NT Agribusiness Minister Nicole Manison hopes it […]
Qld firm on border closure, virus hotspots
Queensland remains cautious about reopening its southern border as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk blasts NSW’s health minister and the prime minister. October 9, 2020 Queensland is sticking to its guns in its COVID-19 border war with NSW, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk launching a broadside at the prime minister over a national agreement on declaring virus hotspots. […]
Qld watching NSW mystery COVID-19 cases
Queensland may delay opening its border with NSW if health officials haven’t found the source of three mystery COVID-19 cases diagnosed in Sydney on Tuesday. October 9, 2020 Queensland’s chief health officer will be eagerly watching to see if NSW has found the source of three mystery COVID-19 cases in Sydney. If they haven’t, Dr […]