Recent data suggest that Queenslanders are the most reluctant in the nation to get a COVID-19 jab - despite opening its borders to interstate travelers on Monday.

Vaccine hesitancy has dropped from 11.5% to 9.6% across the nation in the last two weeks, according to the Melbourne Institute’s latest vaccine hesitancy tracker, while in QLD, 14.2% remain hesitant of getting the COVID-19 jab. 

E-scooter company, Neuron, a brand that has scooters across Brisbane, has implemented a raft of new safety features on their device in a trial intended to improve safety.

This comes after calls from the QLD ambulance service raised issues surrounding members of the public sustaining injuries during the use of e-scooters. 

Longreach Regional Council has recently signed off an application to rename one of its creeks because of its racist name. 

The change is set to rename current “Black Gin Creek” to “Watyakan Creek” meaning “Women’s creek,” paying tribute to those who historically camped near it. 

South Africa’s energy minister has defended Royal Dutch Shell’s plans for seismic oil exploration and blasting along a pristine coastal stretch, home to some of the country's most undisturbed wildlife and a major tourist draw. 

A lawyer representing 6 women suing American car maker, Tesla, over alleged sexual harassment at the company, has stated that more women are willing to come forward and testify.

A senior One Nation official has been charged with fraud over a funding application made during last year's state election. 

Alex Jones, the 22 year old national executive treasurer, will face a QLD court on the fourth of February next year over a fraudulent election funding application he submitted for $24,000.

New vaccine mandates will be enforced in Queensland venues from tomorrow, restricting people who haven't been jabbed.

New mandates will mean vaccine certificates will be mandatory for venues like theaters, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and clubs. 

The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) and the Victorian Ombudsman have written to all leaders of Victorian political parties seeking recommendations for legislative change to deter the misuse of public funds.