Scientists believe that the Island of Lombok in Indonesia was struck by over 25cm after the August 5 earthquake killed over 300 people.

The rupturing faultline near the epicentre in the north-west caused the earth to lift by up to a quatre of a metre.

Villagers are beginning to return to the Island, with temporary replacements of damaged mosques being organised.

The Liberal National Party has referred Labor’s appointment of a political director to the left-wing activist group Get-Up to the Crime And Corruption Commission.

The appointment of Josh Genner within an advisor role within Jackie Trad’s office was described as a ‘corruption risk’ by State Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington.

The Palaszczuk government has responded by vocalising Mr Genner’s role as “within the existing staff budget.”

An expert summit will review Queensland’s rural maternity services after criticism from the state opposition.

LNP leader Deb Frecklington says that newborn babies were dying at a higher rate in Queensland country towns that lack maternity services.

The summit will access hospital safety, staffing and models of care.

Australia’s Federal Environment Minister, Josh Frydenberg has been questioned for the $444 million government grant received by the Great Barrier Reef foundation without a competitive tender.

The Labor Party and Greens Party have called for the grant to be handed back and returned to taxpayers immediately.

Frydenberg response, however, suggests that the money was contained in a budget submission prepared by his department which was brought to cabinet last year.

The Senate will debate a private member’s bill this week to repeal Australia’s legalisation of voluntary euthanasia.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has vocalised his opposition to this bill by urging Senators to “vote with their conscience”.

Consideration for this bill will begin on Tuesday, with LNP Senator David Leyonhjelm confirming his support in exchange for reviving the Australian Building and Construction Commission.

Tens of thousands across Romania have taken part in protests against government corruption.

Romanian media estimated between 30,0000 and 50,000 people gathered in the capital Bucharest, in addition to protests organised across the country.

Video footage shared on social media show police beating non-violent protesters and more than 400 protestors have sought medical attention after police used tear gas and batons to quell the demonstrations.

Kenyan authorities have arrested 14 civil servants and businesspeople involved in a railway project on suspicion of corruption.

Those involved are accused of misusing funds intended for land purchases to complete the railway linking Nairobi to Mombasa.

The 3.2 billion dollar project is funded by China, as part of their one belt, one road initiative.

The Queensland Ekka is well underway, entering its fourth consecutive day of running at the Brisbane Showgrounds in Bowen Hills.

400,000 people are expected to attend the event over the remaining ten days, with over 30,000 attendees on its opening day last Friday.

The Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey has allocated extra train service to cope with the demand throughout Brisbane’s CBD and high population areas.