The median house price of Hobart’s innermost suburbs has surpassed $1 million for the first time, according to the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT). 

490 properties have sold for over $1 million when compared to 163 the year prior, - a 200.6 per cent increase year on year.

Senior officials from Afghanistan’s neighboring countries gathered in Tehran to discuss the current situation involving Taliban rule.

Representatives from Iran, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan as well as China and Russia (via video link) met for the one-day conference. 

Two U.S senators have urged President Joe Biden to waive potential sanctions against India over its purchase of Russia’s S-400 air defence system. They fear sanctions against India will jeopardize growing cooperation with the United States.

A research report by Charles Darwin University and National Energy Resources Australia reveals the integration of solar into Australia’s LNG Industry could dramatically reduce our carbon footprint.

The integration scheme tested on Santos’ Darwin facility showed it was economically viable to offset up to 50 per cent of plant emissions.

University of Queensland diseases researcher Daniel Watterson will receive $1.25 million in research grant money from the CSL Centenary Fellowship, where he plans to invest in further research to prevent future pandemics.

Professor Watterson said by continuing research into antiviral drugs, better prepares society for the next pandemic. 

Taxpayers will hang onto any outstanding debt generated by the 2032 Olympic Games Organising Committee, as stated under new laws introduced to State Parliament.

The Brisbane Organising Committee will be a statutory corporation responsible for the overall management of the 2032 Games, and is exempt from the right-to-information scheme citing the sensitive nature of its duties. 

Voters at the next Federal election may have to show their ID before casting their ballot under new proposed laws.

The legislation approved on Tuesday is intended to prevent people from voting multiple times or under false identities.

Australians from across all territories and states (excluding South Australia and Western Australia) will be able to purchase rapid antigen Covid tests from stores beginning November 1. 

The tests provide users a Covid result within 15 minutes and can be used anywhere without the need of a healthcare worker’s assistance. 

A Brazilian Senate Investigative Committee has approved a report calling for President Jair Bolsonaro for nine crimes, including crimes against humanity, related to his handling of the COVID Pandemic.

The 1,300 page document, prepared by the opposition party alleges that 77 people and 2 companies were also guilty of various crimes.