Backlash Another humpback whale was caught in a shark net in Queensland, this time tangled in a drumline. Calls to remove nets and drumlines during whale migration season have increased. This is the fifth whale to be caught in shark control equipment this year in Queensland. Q Q Q Q
If this week you find yourself or your friends expressing something along the lines of ‘I never used to agree with Alan Jones but what he is saying makes a lot of sense’, then maybe it’s time to take a moment to reflect; has he changed, or have you? Q Q Q Q
The Dish has been officially recognised for its contribution to Australian astronomy and humankind’s understanding of the universe with its addition to the National Heritage List. We are referring to the iconic Parkes radio telescope that played a key role in receiving the television signals from the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon and sharing this technological feat with 600 million people around the world. Q Q Q Q
Speaking of things out of this world – the largest body in the asteroid belt, Ceres, looks likely to have oceans of brine below its surface. Perhaps there are alien sardines after all? Q Q Q Q
But back on our own little speck in the universe the latest’s Kids Helpline data has confirmed that the COVID-19 lockdown has impacted on the mental health of Australian children and young people. Kids Helpline reported mental health and wellbeing counselling services have experienced an overall increase of 24 per cent nationally since the pandemic hit. Nationally, the increased use of technology has seen demand for WebChat counselling increase by 62 per cent over the same period, March to July 2019. If young people want to talk to someone they can call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, email or visit www.kidshelpline.com.au – Facebook: @kidshelpline, Insta @kidshelplineau, Twitter @KidsHelplineAU.
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The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has welcomed its sixth Glossy Black Cockatoo chick – definitely an achievement considering the species only lay one egg every two years. They have also welcomed the arrival of a Brush-tailed Rockwallaby joey to help bolster the population that is currently listed as vulnerable nationally. And last but not least, a baby koala joey has popped its head out to say hello for the first time since it was born six months ago. So perhaps there is hope after all! Q Q Q Q
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Could it be that COVID is an acronym? Conspiracy Obsessed Voters Ignore Data, perhaps? We’ll have to ask Bill Gates if we want to know for sure... Q Q Q Q
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