Podcast Summary
Paralympic Games, Queensland researchers: Local Paralympic athletes compete in Paris while Queensland researchers develop a new COVID-19 vaccine via the nose, potentially benefiting needle-phobic individuals and vaccine-hesitant communities.
The Paralympic Games in Paris are underway with local athletes, such as Tayman Kenton Smith from King Roy and Jeremy Peacock from Toowoomba, competing. Meanwhile, an advice warning has been issued for a bushfire near Lesley Dam, and Queensland researchers are developing a new COVID-19 vaccine administered via the nose, which could be a game changer for needle-phobic individuals and vaccine-hesitant communities. Sadly, a skydiving incident resulted in the death of 25-year-old Liam Newman, and two teen boys have been arrested for property crimes in the Womba and Gunder areas. Lastly, Black Dog Ride is encouraging Twmber locals to join their Long Ride Home event to raise funds and awareness for depression and suicide prevention. Queenslanders will complete a 3,612 Ks journey for mental health, finishing up two months later in WA.