Here is a look at what is making news around the country today.
Today’s national news includes the Liberal National Party announcing victory in the Queensland state election, the King and Queen welcomed with a dazzling light display during an Australia tour, the 3G network set to be turned off Monday, three dead after a plane collision in Sydney, and Perth thrives with free family activities this summer.
Politics
Liberal National Party announces victory in Queensland state election
The Liberal National Party (LNP) in Queensland, Australia, appeared set to end nearly a decade of Labor government following a recent election, Reuters reported. With votes still being counted, the LNP had a primary vote of 41.9 per cent compared to Labor’s 32.8 per cent. Party leader David Crisafulli declared that voters chose “hope over fear” and supported a majority LNP government. Mr Crisafulli focused his campaign on crime, advocating for stricter measures amid public safety concerns. The incumbent Labor Premier, Steven Miles, took over after Annastacia Palaszczuk, who governed since 2015, retired last year.
King and Queen welcomed with dazzling light display during Australia tour
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Sydney on a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft, marking their first official visit to Australia since he became head of state in September 2022, Aol.com has reported. The Sydney Opera House was illuminated with images of past royal tours to celebrate their arrival. They were welcomed by Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese before heading to Admiralty House for a private meeting. Their official engagements will start on Sunday, focusing on environmental projects, meetings with political and community leaders, and a naval review in Sydney Harbour. The visit includes a meeting with Australian scientists specializing in melanoma research, making this the King’s most significant trip since his cancer diagnosis earlier in the year.
https://www.aol.com/king-lands-sydney-historic-tour-095938418.html
Technology
3G network set to be turned off Monday
Telstra and Optus will shut down their 3G networks starting October 28 to enhance their 4G and 5G services, News.au.com reported. Vodafone has already discontinued its 3G network. Approximately 59,000 devices need updates to retain emergency calling capabilities. Telstra will block devices incompatible with their networks, which rely on 3G for emergency calls, beginning at midnight on October 28, with Tasmania being the first state affected.
Regions
Three dead after plane collision in Sydney
Three men died when two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on Saturday, ABC News reported. The incident involved a Cessna 182 carrying two people and an ultralight aircraft with one occupant. Emergency crews reached the wreckage but found there was nothing that could be done to save the victims. The crashes occurred about one kilometre apart and were deemed “not survivable.” The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will investigate the cause of the crash.
Perth thrives with free family activities this summer
Burswood Park will host four major family-friendly cultural events this summer, all free, Mirage News reported. The Arab Festival on November 2 will feature food, music, and art from WA’s Arab communities. The Perth Chung Wah Cultural Festival from November 29 to December 8 features international dragon boat races, and Africa Week, organized by the Organisation of African Communities in WA, will be celebrated in February 2025. This weekend, Diwali Mela is organized by the Indian Society of WA. These events are supported by $2.155 million from the State Government’s Global Connections through Local Events program, highlighting the contributions of WA’s diverse communities.
https://www.miragenews.com/perth-buzzes-with-free-family-events-this-summer-1344997/
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