Further harassment allegations have emerged against former Liberal-National MP Jason Costigan.

The LNP used parliamentary privilege to detail allegations of stalking and sexual harassment against the Whitsunday MP, who was expelled from the party earlier this month.

The Whitsunday MP intends to run in the next state election as an independent.

Queensland’s Children Hospital will benefit from a $20 million expansion that will allow for 30 new beds, with the first phase delivering 6 new beds to the oncology ward.

Queensland Health Minister Stephen Miles says increasing the number of beds for children with cancer was a priority, with the oncology unit being consistently over capacity.

State LNP Opposition Health spokesperson Ros Bates says they welcomed the new beds, but they should’ve been started already, adding any upgrades should be fast-tracked.

French newspaper Liberation has uncovered a private Facebook group where French journalists would harass women.

The group, called the “LOL League”, is accused of organising targeted hate campaigns against female public figures on social media.

Several prominent French journalists, including the editor-in-chief of Slate Magazine’s French desk, have been outed as members of the group.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned European countries that using technology from Huawei could damage their relationship with the United States.

It’s the latest effort by the US government to to pressure nations to keep Huawei out of the next generation of wireless networks, as they believe China could use the devices for spying.

The Chinese government criticised Pompeo’s remarks, labelling them unfair and immoral, and accusing Washington of attempting to sow discord between China and other countries.

A new study has found women who suffer from endometriosis or fibroids who then have a hysterectomy, have an 80% lower chance of developing ovarian cancer, compared to those who have the conditions but do not.

Researchers from the QIMR Berghofer studied data from 800 000 women between 1988 and 2015 and hope the findings will give women more information when making a difficult medical decision.

Queensland Police is investigating property developer Richard Turner, who is alleged to have taken millions of dollars in deposits towards developments on land he did not own.

Turner originally pitched investors on a luxury golf course, shopping centre and hotel scheme in collaboration with Thai hospitality supergroup Dusit Thani.

Plans fell apart after Turner lost possession of the land before construction had even commenced.

The Aged Care Royal Commission heard how the rationing of continence pads in aged care homes can lead to residents sitting in their own waste for hours on end.

New South Wales Pensioners and Superannuants Association manager Paul Versteege told the commission residents do not receive access to the equipment or resources they need.

The hearings continue in Adelaide today before moving around the country in the weeks to come.

A Deloitte Access Economics report has revealed Sydney is losing out on $16 billion a year due to an underdeveloped night time economy.

The night time economy currently comprises 3.8 per cent of Australia’s economy, compared with the United Kingdom’s night time economy which sits at 6 per cent.

A BBC cameraman has been attacked by a supporter of US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in El Paso, Texas.

Wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat, the man shoved BBC’s Ron Skeans twice and swore profusely at him and other news crews before being pulled away.

Mr Trump saw the attack and confirmed Mr Skeans was well with a thumbs up, but the BBC has written to the White House, requesting a review of security arrangements for the media.