Queensland businesses that allow unvaccinated staff and customers will face tighter COVID-19 restrictions imposed under a plan being developed by the state government. 

This comes as the Queensland government is in the process of developing another restrictions roadmap with businesses, ahead of the state opening its borders to the declared hotspots of NSW, ACT and VIC on December 17. 

Myanmar’s military government plans to free hundreds of political prisoners from the notorious Insein prison.

This release has been described by some activists as a ploy by the ruling military to try to rebuild its international repudiation after the Association of Southeast Asain Nations took the unorthodox step of not inviting Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing to their summit later this month.

From the 19th of November, some travellers from interstate hotspots will be granted access – this is when the state is predicted to reach 70% of people fully vaccinated.

The Department of Environment and Science labelled the crocodile as a “problem animal” after it was seen lingering in the area. 

Authorities believe the animal was hanging around discarded fish frames and bait. They are urging locals to properly dispose of fish scraps and unwanted bait. 

Support payments are being made available from today for those fleeing domestic violence situations. The “Escaping Violence Payment Scheme” comes as Australia has seen an increase in DV incidents during lockdowns across the country. 

Newly appointed new south wales premier Dominic Perrottet has said he will ensure the LGBTQIA+ community is supported and free from discrimination. 

Previously, Perrottet has been open about opposing gay marriage and the use of gender-neutral pronouns. 

Greta Thunberg says the annual Conference of the Parties is unlikely to lead to “Big change.”

The Swedish activist said climate talks in Glasgow, billed as the last chance to avoid catastrophic global warming, would not be too effective.

A school in the Moreton Bay region is offering aviation studies as an Australian first.

Caboolture’s “St Columban’s College” offers aviation education with an aero club based on campus, offering students the opportunity to learn from aviation specialists.