France has now joined a number of countries that have passed legislation that  either partially or fully outlaw gay ‘conversion’ practices. 

The bill which must be signed by French President, was passed after a similar ban was signed into law in Canada towards practices that seek to change a person’s sexual orientation. 

Queensland has commissioned Australia’s first hydrogen-powered police vehicle. 

Minister for Energy and Public Works Mick de Brenni says assigning the Hyundai Nexo to the police is in an effort to develop domestic demand for the government’s hydrogen industry strategy. 

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries have assessed the survey responses and written submissions on the review of the Animal Care and Protection Act. 

Minister for Agriculture Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner says the goal is to ensure Queensland animal welfare laws continue to meet community expectations. 

In a new deal with pharmaceutical giant Moderna, Australia is set to manufacture mRNA vaccines for Covid-19 and other diseases, in Victoria. 

The long-term partnership between the federal government, Victorian government and Moderna will see 100 million vaccines produced each year in a pandemic starting in 2024. 

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is warning of a “tidal wave” of new cases as the Omicron variant continues to spread in the UK. 

In a televised statement Mr Johnson urged those aged 18 and over to get their third dose of the vaccine by the end of the month.

New data has found Queensland hospitals are failing to see patients within a timely manner. 

In an annual report released on Monday, it was found hospitals from far north Queensland missed their target to see 100% of patients with the most life-threatening injuries within 2 minutes.