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Updated curriculum for Queensland schools Queensland teachers will be given greater freedom and control on how they teach core curriculum from term one next year. The changes are expected to reduce teachers workload, and streamline curriculum and subjects, giving students a better learning experience. Minister for Education Kate Jones said the updated curriculum will be clearer, allowing teachers more time to focus on revision. Error in Herbert recount Counting continues in the seat of Herbert, with Cathy O’Toole 31 votes ahead of LNP Member Ewen Jones, after a preference mix up. Mr Jones was leading yesterday afternoon, however it was discovered that One Nation preferences had been mistakenly placed in the LNP count, rather than Labor’s. The seat is the final outstanding seat from the Federal election, and the recount is expected to be finalised this afternoon. Disturbing new research from eSafety Commission New figures from the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commission reveal a disturbing number of cases involving very young children. In its first twelve months, the Office conducted over 7000 investigations of child sexual abuse material, with 92% depicting primary school-aged children or younger. Acting Commissioner Andree Wright said the findings are concerning and highlights the need for vigilance by community members. Ms Wright is encouraging people to report any worrying content to the commission. Young Australians encouraged to take the lead on organ donation Australians are being encouraged to put their support for organ donation into practice by registering to become donors, ahead of Donate Life week. Almost 70% of Australians are willing to become organ or tissue donors, though only a third of adults have joined the national registry, and only 8% of 18-24 year olds. Assistant Minister for Health Ken Wyatt said there are 1500 families waiting for transplants and 12000 Australians are on dialysis. People are encouraged to register online and make their decision known to friends and family. DNC apologises to Sanders and supporters The Democratic National Convention has issued an apology to Bernie Sanders after the release of emails revealing bias among party officials towards Hillary Clinton. The controversy led to the resignation of Debbie Wasserman Schultz as party chair on Sunday. The apology was released yesterday during the first day of the DNC, amid chaotic scenes of Sanders supporters booing the nominee. Turkey issues warrants for journalists over failed coup Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 42 journalists as part of an inquiry into alleged plotters of the failed coup. The government blames US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, ally turned foe of the Turkish president Erdogan, for the bloody attempt at a military takeover. Turkey’s representative for Reporters without Borders described the warrants as an unjustifiable “witch hunt against journalists.”