A museum for loo’s, the first of its kind for Australia, has opened Tuesday morning next to the Brisbane Luggage Point Sewage Treatment Plant.

The new memorial was part of a national campaign to celebrate the humble toilet’s part in Australian history.

Over the last fifty years as indoor plumbing became more accessible, outhouses have commonly been converted into sheds, however, researchers found at least one-hundred-and-twenty backyard dunnies are still in use across the country as part of their search.

Over 100 people have contacted The Guardian with child sexual abuse cases within the UK’s Jehovah Witness communities.

Labour MP Sarah Champion said whenever there is a closed society with an inherent power imbalance, the potential for abuse is there.

Several MPs have demanded government action and have said it’s not only a historical issue but an ongoing child safety concern.

The National Domestic Violence helpline for support on sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse can be reached at 1800 737 732 or 1800RESPECT

Pakistan hired its first transgender news anchor following the Senate vote to support a bill protecting the rights of transgender people.

Journalism graduate, Marvia Malik, hoped her work would improve the lives of Pakistan’s transgender community.

Transgender people in Pakistan face discrimination with many being forced into begging, dancing or prostitution to earn money.  

The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister announced they will expel two Russian intelligence officers from the Russian Embassy in Canberra.

The government said the diplomats will have seven days to leave but said the decision was made in response to the use of chemical weapons by Russians on a former spy in Britain.

This followed eighteen other countries including Britain and the United States who also expelled Russian diplomats.

The Australian Trade Minister, Steven Ciobo pushed for Australia to become part of free trade opportunities enabled by Brexit.

Ciabo paid tribute to the enduring bonds between Australia and the UK and states that some painful adjustments in business sectors will be for the greater good.

The aspiration was for the UK and Australia.

A University of Queensland senior academic has quit amid a sexual assault allegation.

The allegation did not involve students, and it has been understood that he was accused of sexually assaulting a female colleague during a work trip.

The university said it sought advice from the Crime and Corruption Commission, which confirmed it was appropriate for the university to investigate the allegation.

Translink has received 83 complaints of bus drivers smoking at bus stops since smoking laws changed in September 2016.

Translink said they are not responsible for the discipline of these drivers, because they are employed by bus operators such as Brisbane Transport, not Translink.

A spokeswoman for Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said that Brisbane City Council expects bus drivers to follow all laws while at work.

The Egyptian national election has begun with results expected to deliver a second four-year term for President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.

With only one challenger, the ballot has been criticised by human rights activists for a lack of competition.

Two other potential candidates had dropped out and the third was arrested.