Concerns have been raised by NSW parents over plans by the state to require regular Rapid Antigen Tests to be taken by students as part of the state’s back to school plan. 

Reports indicate that the government may require students to return two tests a week in order to remain in school, despite the worries of parents over the possible expense of undertaking multiple R.A.T’s a week. 

New York Attorney General, Letita James has accused the Trump family business of repeatedly misrepresenting the value of its assets to bolster its bottom line saying that the company had engaged in ‘fraudulent or misleading’ practices. 

The filing, made on Tuesday, came after efforts by Donald Trump to block Ms James from questioning him and two of his adult children under oath as part of the attorney general’s enquiry into the conduct of his business and allegations of overvaluing properties. 

Queensland schools have been urged to improve natural airflow in classrooms to help the reduction of COVID-19 transmissions, but air quality experts say the measures do not go far enough.

The new guideline comes as Education Minister Grace Grace ordered a working committee to investigate classroom ventilation, as it was reported that a high school teacher recorded a high-risk ventilation level more than four times than the recommended.

Air quality experts strongly recommended carbon dioxide monitors, which have still not been included in the recent guidelines change.

Several beaches in Queensland’s North have closed after six people have reported being stung by Irukandji in the past 48 hours..

The small type of box jellyfish have moved into the warmer waters during summer, and are almost impossible to see to swimmers, making for an extremely unpleasant surprise.

Queensland Surf Lifesaver Jay March has urged swimmers to cool off elsewhere, and cited the already strained emergency rooms being under equipped to treat a large number of sting victims.

Tennis Australia has broken its silence over the Novak Djokovic scandal, and announced that there are ‘lessons to learn’ for future preparation of the Australian Opens. 

The president of Tennis Australia said board members “deeply regret” the events of the past fortnight and the “significant distraction it has been for everyone” 

In a statement released yesterday, Tennis Australia respected the decision of immigration minister Alex Hawke and announced a review into the implementation of the Australia Open will take place after the competition is complete. 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced plans to scrap visa fees for international students and working holiday makers, in an effort to boost the struggling workforce.

From today, international students’ visa fees will be rebated in eight weeks time, with further changes for those who travel for working holidays within 12 weeks.

Morrison’s message to potential working travellers is to come on down and enjoy a holiday in Australia, while also joining the workforce.

Japan’s environment minister has announced his government is preparing to introduce a carbon tax in order to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. 

Minister Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi says he hopes this will cause a gradual phase out of coal plans over the next two decades, while developing new technologies to reduce, capture and utilise carbon. 

Environmental groups and critics are urging Japan to focus more on promoting renewable energy, saying current policies will just prolong use of coal. 

Japan hopes this new policy will lead to a zero-emissions push in Asia.

The United States have warned of Russia’s potential to attack Ukraine at any moment, as thousands of Russian troops have reportedly gathered on the Ukrainian border.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is currently in talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in an attempt to quell tensions, however the United States have stated that no option would be off the table in regards to a potential retaliation from the West.