Let's start off with a weather report....Rainy with little chance of sun...We finally get beautiful, hot, sunny days in Queensland and I get off the plane in Sydney only to discover its pouring rain, freezing cold, and it feels just like the middle of winter. Apparently its the wettest weekend since April and the 'gloomiest in seven months'. Let's just hope the rain clears up so I can watch some football and take photos for my factual story telling assignment.
What's in the news today?
Deadly Identity Mix-Up
An elderly Sydney grandmother has died after the medical tag of a 58 year old cancer patient was mistaken by staff for hers. Regardless of who is at fault, the fact that this mistake occurred at all makes you loose faith in the hospital system. Our system in Queensland is no different with a family wanting answers over their seven-year old sons death in the Ipswich Hospital. Everyone makes mistakes, however when it's matter of life or death, the mistakes really are critical.
Finals Time...Pokies Time
Just as the NRL and AFL get ready to go head to head in a bid to win the hearts and minds of supporters this weekend in their respective Grand Finals they're expected to join up to help stop the Pokie Machine reforms. For the government, this could spell the end, with Independent Andrew Wilkie saying he'll no longer support the Labor government if they back down from their election promise. With most Aussies planning on sitting down with mates and watching the Grand Finals this weekend the mass-advertising by the NRL and the AFL will be seen all over Australia.
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