Zimbabwe has sworn in a new President.

Emmerson Mnangagwa was elected as the second President of Zimbabwe despite claims of theft and fraud from the opposition.

Many Zimbabweans hope that President Mnangagwa will deliver the country into a new era of peace and prosperity.

Around 15 per cent of Australians have experienced 'food poverty' in the past year with one in 10 requiring assistance to feed their family.

Australia's largest food assistance organization, Foodbank, is working to alleviate hunger for thousands of Australians.

Foodbank CEO Gerry Anderson says that over 50 percent of those receiving Foodbank help are employed, but are still unable to provide for their families.

Psychologists are calling for an expansion of Medicare funding to help address Australia's mental health crisis.

Under current arrangements, up to ten psychological sessions are funded by Medicare, however evidence shows that's insufficient for a wide range of mental health conditions.

CEO of the Australian Psychological Society, Frances Mirabelli, says the number of sessions should be increased, along with the types of services that are supported.

The Gympie Music Muster has drawn to a close over the weekend, after being considered a success in terms of turnout and events.

The event is currently in its 37th year, and thousands of volunteering groups have raised millions for charity.

The four-day festival injects cash back into the community, with numerous fundraising activities. This year’s main charity partner is the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, which supports nurses and other healthcare staff in the area.

The Queensland Government have announced on Sunday its plan to sell the naming rights to the Brisbane cricket ground, as well as the Australian Rules sporting ground.

The money raised from selling these naming rights will help with redevelopment costs of the stadium.

This decision comes after Western Australian state government has raised over $10 Million by selling the naming rights to the sports stadium, Perth Arena.

Three earthquakes, one measuring to a magnitude of 6, has struck Western Iran on Sunday in the Kermanshah province.

There are reports of two deaths and 241 injuries.
 

This is not the first time the area has seen a high magnitude earthquake hit, where last November an earthquake with a magnitude measured to 7.3, struck the same region and having a much larger impact.   

US Republican Senator John Mccain has passed away on Saturday the 25th at the age of 81, after a year long battle with brain cancer.

Mccain is survived by his wife Cindy and his mother, Roberta.  He was well-known due to his five year experience as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.

He is receiving deep condolences from both sides of the political spectrum, including 2008 running rival Barack Obama.

A boat of asylum seekers was abandoned in Tropical North Queensland, above Cairns .

Border Force officials are now currently searching the crocodile prone area of Daintree Rainforest for the group, having already detained eleven.

This would be the first illegal boat to arrive on Australian shores since 2014.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has now revealed details of his cabinet, after his election against challenger Peter Dutton on the 24th, against Malcolm Turnbull.

Mr Dutton has resigned as Home Affairs Minister, as well as being stripped of certain responsibilities from his portfolio, such as immigration.

Former Defence Minister Marise Payne has taken Julie Bishop’s role as Foreign Affairs Minister, as the Morrison cabinet goes into its fourth day.