The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute is conducting a new study on the link between a caesarean birth delivery and childhood allergies.

The study of almost seven thousand children showed there was only a small link between delivery method and asthma but no association between delivery method and eczema or lung function.

Former Queensland LNP leader Lawrence Springborg is making his political comeback after two years away from the political landscape.

The electoral commission has revealed that he was the only person to nominate for Mayor of Goodinwindi.

Mr Springborg said he made this decision after encouragement from the community over the last year.

The 41st Sydney Mardi Gras, recently finished this year on March 1st, brought partygoers from across the country, with approximately 300,000 people and 191 floats present during the festival.

Benjamin Netanyahu has once again secured the position of Prime Minister of Israel. After running against centrist politician Benny Gantz, Netanyahu’s party claimed victory in Israel’s third election in under a year. 

Netanyahu, who is Israel’s longest-serving leader states that his campaign ‘Won thanks to [their] belief in [their] path and thanks to the people of Israel”.

The complete results are expected later today.

The death toll in Iran has risen to 54 from the Coronavirus. 

Iran’s health ministry’s spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour says the new figures they have represent 11 more deaths and there are 385 new cases of infections. 

Mr Jahanpour says the numbers are still growing. 

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service is marking its first day with no fires in 240 days with a post on social media yesterday. 

New South Wales Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons says the change in weather is ‘great’ for farmers, rural and regional communities, as well as fire fighters still working on fires in South East NSW.  

Approximately, 2,400 homes were destroyed and 25 lives lost in this bushfire season.

The Australian Federal Government will invest $14.78 million over the next 4 to 5 years to assist the dairy industry.

 Part of the initiative will involve raising export awareness, reducing red tape and streamlining audit arrangements.

 Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud has stated that the government is “making it easier for the Australian Dairy Industry to make more money from export markets.’ 

The Palaszuk Government will provide new funding to ‘restore, conserve and create monuments and memorials’ acknowledging Queensland veterans’ contributions. 

Premier Anastacia Palaszuk says her Government will commit $1.2 million of funding over three years to ensure the protection of these memorials for future generations.