An Ipswich woman working at the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre in Wacol has tested positive to covid-19 this morning.

The detention centre has been placed on lock down while a hundred and twenty-seven youths and five hundred staff undergo testing.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has reiterated the importance of staying home if sick, saying the woman had been working whilst experiencing symptoms.

President of the World Bank David Malpass has called for stronger global debt relief as economies worldwide continue to struggle in the wake of COVID-19.

Mr Malpass has identified that the imminent threat of poverty for economically fragile countries is his number one concern, and says that more needs to be done.

Joe Biden has been officially nominated as the US Democratic presidential candidate following the commencement of the party’s national convention in Milwaukee.

Mr Biden’s appointment was accompanied by strong endorsements from former US presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, with Mr Clinton describing the current administration as chaotic.

Two men have died off Brisbane’s Moreton Bay following a capsize yesterday afternoon.

Authorities are yet to confirm the identities of the men, but Inspector David Candale says police believe they were the only two on board at the time of the capsize.

Brisbane Water Police and a Rescue Helicopter rushed one of the men to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where he later died. The other man was found dead at the scene. 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued further comments following his announcement that the federal government would be rolling out mandatory coronavirus vaccinations.

The Prime Minister says he is hopeful a successful vaccine is on its way; but that such a vaccine will not be made compulsory if and when it is ready.

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has defended his decision to extend the state’s border lockdowns until the 1st of December this year.

The decision has been met with public backlash following its announcement at a media conference on Tuesday, but the Premier maintains that lessons have been learned from the experience of Victoria.

Queensland Health Authorities have issued a warning to Brisbane residents after a woman tested positive to COVID-19.

Queensland's Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young says a health alert has been issued for a Virgin flight from Brisbane to Sydney on Monday, and to patrons of Greenslopes cafe “The Jam Pantry” on Sunday.