Thousands of brisbane bike riders slipped into lycra yesterday to in an effort to raise money for those living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Cyclists of all levels and ages could choose distances ranging from a leisurley 10-kilometer to a challenging 160 kilometer ride.
The MS Brissie to Bay ride 996 thousand dollars has been raised so far, with a fundraising goal of $1.5 Million.
Big incentives for Queensland apartment buyers
A new incentive plan for Queensland apartment buyers has been laid out to help stimulate sales
In west end, a brand new Toyota Yaris is being given to the first 10 purchasers of two bedroom apartments.
There is plenty of competition around brisbane with many real estate companies giving away furniture and household goods with any apartment purchase.
These incentives are in place as the queensland apartment market is at an all time low, with just 302 apartments sold in January 2017, 37% less than last year.
Five prominent brisbane developers have already gone bust this year leaving millions of dollars worth of projects incomplete.
UN Nuclear Weapons Ban
The Australian Indigenous community urges the UN nuclear weapons ban treaty to recognise the impact on Indigenous people.
Over the weekend, cities across Australia celebrated the National Day of Action.
Australian Indigenous community member Karina Lester addressed the United Nations at a New York conference, pushing for a nuclear weapons ban treaty that recognises the disproportionate impact of nuclear testing on Indigenous people from across the world.
International rallies in support of the treaty are planned for Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, and the UK.
Madrid Refugee Protests
Thousands of people have marched through Madrid, demanding the Spanish government honour its pledge to take in over 17,000 refugees as part of a European relocation program.
The crowds chanted “No human being is illegal”, and held signs that said “open the borders” and “bridges, not walls”.
The mass protest, organised by dozens of NGOs, comes just before World Refugee Day, tomorrow.
Chinese Dog Meat Festival
Chinese protesters have requested support from Humane Society International to help circulate a video filmed in Yulin showing law enforcement officers close down dog meat stalls and enforce the compromise sales ban.
The Humane Society International had earlier reported a last minute compromise deal settled between dog meat vendors and the Yulin authorities whereby vendors are allowed to sell dog meat but limited to two dog carcasses per stand – which has been a dramatic reduction for most vendors.
Humane Society International is calling on Yulin government official Mr. Mo Gong Ming to permanently end the Yulin festival.