Suspended Logan Mayor, Luke Smith, is reportedly in hospital after being released on bail for obstructing a police charge.

Smith is currently facing perjury and corruption allegations following charges from the ACCC in May.

The obstruction charge case will return to court on August 21.

300 residents in Melbourne’s eastern suburb of Richmond have been evacuated, with a crane in the area at risk of collapsing due to strong winds overnight.

1,300 properties across Melbourne are still without power as more than 90km/h winds hit the city last night, including 110km/h winds in Port Phillip Bay.

Workers are currently stabilising and dismantling the affected crane.

Former wards of the state of Victoria will soon have their criminal records cleared of charges related to care and protection cases.

The Children's Court did not differentiate between the child protection and criminal matters it handled until the early 90s, and care and protection cases

Several former wards called for an apology from the state last year, saying the charges have caused them unnecessary trauma and shame.

The case of a criminal cigarette smuggling ring with alleged political ties is testing Jordan’s new government stance on corruption.

Prime minister Omar al-Razzaz announced the case’s referral to the state security court, reiterating his government’s determination to combat corruption and economic crimes.

Activists often accuse the government of prosecuting minor suspects, while ignoring corruption committed by powerful and politically connected figures.

Dozens of wildfires have broken out in the forests of Sweden, after months of high temperatures and drought.

Prime minister Stefan Löfven says all resources are being mobilised to prevent a greater disaster and Sweden has asked for help from other nations.

Sweden is currently facing its worst drought in 74 years.

Changes to the Child Protection Act 1999 will give children on custody orders easier access to vaccinations, as well as improved safety planning.

The reforms are part of a multi-stage approach to ensure better safety for all Queensland children, with the next stage including better support for Indigenous children and young people in care to maintain family connections.

The aforementioned changes will come into effect later this week.

Queensland government auditors have discovered a secretive development arm of the Ipswich City Council, having used up to $83 million of ratepayer dollars for property development deals.

Reports also revealed the company donated $10,000 to a school attended by children of three company directors.

Most shockingly, ICP, one of the council-owned companies examined, was set up for a $150 million facelift to the Ipswich city centre which has yet to come to fruition.

The Australian Digital Health Agency released an amended agreement to the app companies with access to My Health Record information.

The new agreement will mean company contracts can be terminated on grounds of damaging My Health Record’s reputation.

Telstra, HealthEngine, Tyde and Healthi already have access to My Health Record information such as Medicare records, test results, scans and prescriptions, for their app users to view on mobile phones.

Women are twice as likely to die six months on from a heart attack, according to a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia.

The root of the problem was found to be treatment access, with women less likely to get tests to find blockages, as well as lower rates of referral for rehabilitation or access to preventative measures.

Senior author of the study, Professor Clara Chow, could not find a reason why there is a disparity in access between men and women, but believes unconscious bias may be to blame.