With the holiday season in full effect, the Queensland government is encouraging as many vaccinations before borders open. 

Despite possible concerns about transmission once borders open, the government is hoping to have as many people double vaccinated but still predict a large influx of cases to last into 2022 with as well as deaths.

60 regent honeyeaters have been released as a part of a captive breeding program in the fight to save the species. 

With only 300 of the species left in the world, the release of 20 per cent of their entire population in the Hunter Valley will assist in saving the birds from extinction. 

An Australian company is allowing job applicants to apply without a resume or reference to boost employment rates and provide jobs before Christmas. 

Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has faced the anti-corruption watchdog today after a dramatic first day of evidence last week.

Ms Berejiklian has today told the corruption watchdog she believed her secret MP boyfriend's requests for her to use a private phone or encrypted apps reflected a concern for privacy. 

Relations with France are declining after French President Emmanuel Macron accused Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison of lying about the 90 billion dollar submarine contract. 

Mr Macron made the accusation after being approached by the ABC on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome. 

Tonga has reported its first ever Covid-19 case since the beginning of the pandemic.

The Island Nation which has remained Covid free until now, reveals a traveller from Christchurch in New Zealand tested positive while in hotel quarantine. 

Yesterday marked the deadline for Queenslanders to get their first jab and be fully vaccinated before infected interstate travellers enter across the border. 

Suggestions have been made to use the historic School of Arts on Brisbane’s Ann Street as a headquarters for the new 2032 Olympics organising committee. 

Today marks a significant changing of the guard as Dr Jeannette Young has officially stepped down as leader of the state’s pandemic response and is sworn in as the 27th Governor of Queensland.