Aretha Franklin’s body arrived in Detroit to begin lying in state as fans gather to give the Queen of Soul a final goodbye.

Associated Press has uncovered evidence of Russian hackers attempting to steal emails from some of the world’s most senior Orthodox Christian leaders.

A peak body for country doctors has questioned the removal of the Rural Health portfolio as a standalone ministry under the revamped Coalition Government.

A new 3D-imaging diagnostic device is currently being developed which could dramatically reduce the rate of heart attacks, strokes and other conditions by helping to identify people at risk of a blood clot.

Queensland will soon welcome its first purpose-built automated vehicle, following the signing of an international agreement.

The Byron Bay brewing company Stone & Wood has set its sights on a heritage listed building in Fortitude Valley as its latest location.

All asylum seekers from an illegal fishing boat have been found in the Daintree Rainforest.  

The remaining two men were found by the SES and local residents earlier this morning.

The men did not resist arrest and will now face deportation.

The number of Queensland politicians and bureaucrats seeking advice on ethical issues has risen to a record high.

Under the Ministerial Code of Conduct, ministers are expected to attend a meeting with the Integrity Commissioner at least once a year but this year numbers have increased four-fold.

Commissioner Nikola Stepanov called the increased demand a positive reflection of the current ethical climate.

Scott Morrison is facing backlash from indigenous leaders after appointing Tony Abbott as special envoy for Indigenous Affairs.

Senator Patrick Dodson has criticised this appointment, calling Mr Abbott’s track record on indigenous issues “ignorant, hopeless and frankly offensive.’

Mr Abbott has faced similar criticism in the past for cutting over $500 million from Indigenous programs in the 2014 federal budget.