A cloud of sulfur dioxide has formed off the coast of Hawaii as lava from the Kilauea volcano flows into the ocean.

The cloud is affecting air quality and poses a threat to public health as the gases can cause breathing problems and skin irritation.

The Hawaiian Coast Guard is advising locals to stay indoors.

Dozen of people have died in a heatwave in Pakistan.

According to local media, up to 100 people have died of heatstroke.

Just after the start of Ramadan, a heatwave hits the city of Karachi with temperatures of 44 degrees Celsius.

To prevent the labourers from overheating, residents of Karachi have teamed up to provide people with water.

The Federal Government’s company tax cut plan has been dealt a blow with One Nation announcing they will pull support from the plan.

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson had pledged support for the plan in exchange for a 1,000 place apprenticeship scheme.

When the scheme was not included in the budget One Nation rescinded their support for the tax cut plan leaving the Government with three less senate seats to pass the plan.

The Tasmanian Labour Party is criticising the Tasmanian State Government for trying to further impede women from accessing abortions through the public health system.

Their claims are sourced from an email newsletter from Tasmanian Health Service saying they will only provide abortions for women that are assessed as vulnerable by a GP.

The party accuses the government of sending a directive to further limit access to abortions in Tasmania.

New Government laws that came into effect yesterday have resulted in the suspension of four mayors and one councillor.

The Queensland Government last week passed reform which meant the immediate suspension without replacement of councillors charged with serious integrity offences.

The suspended officials include Logan councillor Stacey McIntosh and mayor Luke Smith, Ipswich mayor Anthony Antoniolli, Doomadge mayor Edric Walden and Hope Vale mayor Greg McLean.

An increasing number of young people are being kept in watch houses for a week or more due to insufficient room in youth detention, says Youth Advocacy Chairman barrister Damien Atkinson.

He said children are being subjected to harm by mixing with adult prisoners and being placed under supervision of officers who lack youth training.

Queensland Child Safety Minister Di Farmer said the placing of young people in youth detention rather than adult prisons has been delayed due to rising numbers of youth detainees.

Reports from Translink state 1.39 million Queenslanders did not ride buses during last July’s strikes.

Union drivers let patrons ride for free or not show up affecting transport services yet there were 304,000 extra train trips, 86,000 more tram trips and 42,000 more ferry trips.

While the Brisbane City Council has reached an agreement with drivers, the uncertainty of reliable bus services continues to dawn on passengers with them seeking other forms of public transportation.

Energy company AGL has rejected Alinta’s  $250 million bid to buy the Liddell coal plant in New South Wales.

A statement by AGL has determined the offer is undervaluing future cash flow and is not in the best interests of the company or its shareholders.

AGL is set to close Liddell coal plant in December 2022 to replace it with cleaner energy sources.

The unprecedented increase in demand for flu vaccinations has impacted the availability of supplies says Australia’s Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Hobbs.

5.1 million vaccines have been made available this year through the National Immunisation program but a 25% increase in demand is reported by states and territories.