Thailand Princess Ubolrantana Mahidol has been banned from running for Prime Minister.

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dissolved the party she was representing, which was the Raska Chart Party.

The princess’ younger brother Maha Vajiralongkorn was nominated by their father, the King.

The general elections began on Sunday and the opposition pro-military Palang Pracha Rath Party has taken lead.

Indonesia has opened its first subway system in Jakarta in what is seen as a crucial step in tackling some of the world’s worst congestion.

The 16km transit line running southwards from downtown Jakarta was opened by President Joko Widodo, who also announced the beginning of the construction of the second phase - an 8km northward line planned to be completed by 2024.

The completion of the subway systems is projected to cost $2.6 billion.

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Germany's Ministry for transport has received public backlash after launching a questionable campaign to encourage cyclists to wear helmets.

The advertisement features contestant of Germany’s Next Top Model Alicija Köhler, sporting a helmet and lacey bra with the slogan “It looks shit. But it saves my life.”

Citizens have criticized the image deeming the use of a model in underwear unnecessary and sexist and have begun using the slogan to mock the current transport infrastructure in Germany.

Scientists have found the reason why early birds get the worms may be because night owls have lower functional connectivity in the brain, slower reaction times, and may struggle with a standard 9-5 work day.

Research shows individuals who have an average bedtime of 2:30 am and wake at 10:15 generally have lower resting brain connectivity in many of the regions linked to the maintenance of consciousness.

More than 100 Byron Shire residents have been moved out of their rental properties so owners can list them as Airbnb’s, or short-term holiday lettings.

According to the Southern Cross University, half of the 26% of the 800 participants renting a property have been asked to leave.

The move by landlords has been because of the increased income from Airbnb hosts.

The NSW Minister of Planning and Housing wants to collaborate with the Byron Shire Council to create a Planning Proposal to solve the issue.

The Federal Government has announced a $300 million disaster recovery grant for North Queensland’s cattle industry.

The grant will help cattle and sheep producers and also offer hope to an industry that has been suffering from a decade of disaster.

AgForce General President Georgie Somerset says grants of up to $400,000 per farm business are just what the producers and industry need to get back on its feet.

South Burnett will exhibit artwork from the World Expo Public Art Trail.

Statues from the World Expo 88 were delivered to the Kingaroy Museum on Friday and were donated by the Brisbane City Council.

The goal is to have established a yearly event as a touchstone to the memory of the ‘88 Expo.

South Burnett Councillor Danita Potter believes the project will strengthen the region’s ties with Brisbane and other cities and towns.

A tiny dancer from the outback has made her mark on the Brisbane ballet scene. Madeline Murphy, an eight-year-old girl from Julia Creek recently took a trip to Brisbane to audition for the Brisbane City Youth Ballet.

Maddy was invited back to Brisbane to perform in the company’s Fairy Doll performance in July.

Maddy says the opportunity means she has to practice hard, but she is very excited for it.