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New footage of vehicles slamming into rail bridges in Queensland has been released amid a push to improve driver awareness. At least 386 bridges or protection beams have been hit by vehicles in the past 12 months, causing train and road delays. Police and multiple government departments are leading a blitz this week to improve awareness among drivers in high-risk areas. “Just last month we saw a car narrowly miss being crushed after a truck got wedged at Corinda – next time maybe we won’t be so lucky,” said Travis Cooper from Queensland Rail. “We’re not mincing our words – drivers, know your height, plan your route and obey the signs and rules.” Independent senator Lidia Thorpe says she has no regrets about throwing papers at One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, which got her suspended from the chamber for a day. Speaking on Nine’s program, the maverick senator walked through the press gallery joking about her “suspension badge” before speaking on the Senate fallout from yesterday. “It’s been a horrible week, and when you’re subjected to racism, which I have been since I was a kid ... I stand up against it and that’s what I did,” she said. Asked if she had any regrets, Thorpe firmly said she did not. “No, not at all,” she said. Continuing the media rounds, Thorpe dodged a question on ABC about whether she planned to come back to the Senate today despite being suspended. Children younger than 16 are all but set to be banned from social media, with federal parliament poised to enact the world-first legislation. The Senate is expected on Thursday to pass the laws that would ban young people from platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok with bipartisan support. However, there has been concern that the proposal has been rushed through parliament without proper scrutiny, given that Australia would be the first country to implement such a ban. The ban would come into effect one year after the laws pass the parliament, with trials of age-verification technology still done by the federal government. Criticism had been levelled at the ban after an inquiry into the laws ran for just three hours, with people only given one day to hand in submissions and a lack of consultation with young people themselves. While the bill has enjoyed bipartisan support, several coalition members have broken ranks to raise concerns. Tasmanian Liberal MP Bridget Archer crossed the floor to vote against the ban in the House of Representatives, while coalition senator Matt Canavan has also criticised the laws. Brisbanites wake to another cloudy day today, with the mercury forecast to hit a top of 30 degrees. There’s a higher chance of showers today than there has been this week so far, so don’t forget your umbrella. Tomorrow and the weekend look to be even wetter again. Here’s the outlook into the weekend and beyond. Stories making the rounds beyond Brisbane this morning: Bikies , and they’re not going to leave quietly. Efforts to clean up the troubled union are encountering resistance as the extent of past problems becomes clearer. Independent senator was suspended from the chamber for a day for throwing papers at Senator Pauline Hanson in fury, after the latter was accused of spreading hatred by Senator Fatima Payman. In Canberra, over environmental reform that Labor promised at the last election, circumventing his Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. It was a picture that revealed more than just Donald Trump’s inner circle. What does the president-elect’s diet consist of? Breakfast – nothing. Lunch – nothing. Dinner – a McDonald’s, KFC, pizza or a well-done steak. Twelve Diet Cokes a day, and snacking on Doritos. when Gareth Davies tried it for a week. And a man who could be the NRL season’s most important buy has revealed why he changed clubs, as Sports Reporter Nick Wright . Good morning, thanks for joining us for live news blog. It’s Thursday, November 28, and we’re expecting a partly cloudy day and a top temperature of 30 degrees. In this morning’s local headlines: After an eight-month inquiry, the Senate transport committee’s 229-page . In Olympics venue news, Dykman Consulting is working on , with the Gabba becoming the Brisbane Arena, a Suncorp Stadium upgrade and a Main Stadium at the eastern end of Victoria Park. Primary school students have added their voices to a chorus of locals , staging a protest outside Hendra State School on Wednesday afternoon. Dozens of mums, dads and bubs have turned King George Square into a parking lot for prams as they gathered to sing songs and read stories . And a sophisticated neighbourhood boozer has opened in what many would consider a relatively unknown byway between the CBD and Fortitude Valley.AJMAN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 20th Dec, 2024) Al Suwaidi, Director General of , has received Alison Milton, Ambassador of to the , to strengthen partnership relations and economic cooperation, advance intra-regional trade, and explore investment opportunities in key sectors, including , health, tourism, , information , and food. Al Suwaidi highlighted the robust diplomatic ties between the and . He underscored the significance of the meeting as a reflection of 's ongoing efforts to build partnerships and enhance international cooperation to drive economic growth in . During the meeting, Al Suwaidi provided the Embassy delegation with an overview of ’s prominent sectors, with a particular focus on . He highlighted the educational sector, which receives strong attention and support the wise leadership, and the development of an integrated educational infrastructure that aligns with ’s vision to build human capital capable of fulfilling the emirate’s aspirations while enhancing its attractiveness and livability. Al Suwaidi also pointed out the promising opportunities for collaboration between and in and discussed the International and Training Exhibition (AETEX), extending an invitation to participate in its 2025 edition. The delegation was further briefed on ’s advancements in the healthcare sector, including initiatives to improve medical services, expand healthcare and medical tourism, and attract investments driven by medical innovation and cutting-edge technologies. For her part, Milton expressed ’s commitment to deepening partnership and cooperation opportunities with the . She commended the diversity of economic and partnership opportunities in , particularly in the fields of , healthcare, and . The side also expressed its intention to participate in the upcoming edition of AETEX. The meeting concluded with attendees recommending the organization of joint forums to expertise and practices in the field of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). They also highlighted the importance of exploring opportunitiesfor collaboration and partnerships in , leveraging the sector’s rapid advancements, as well as in real estate, construction, information , and the and beverage industries. The importance of exchanging information and statistics to support joint development efforts was also emphasised. To commemorate the occasion, Al Suwaidi and Milton exchanged trophies and souvenirs, reflecting the strength of the growing partnership between and . The meeting was attended by Khalid Al Shamsi, Acting Executive Director of the Studies and Investment Development Sector, Aisha Al Nuaimi, Acting Director of the Investment and Promotion Department, John , Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy, and several Embassy officials.