The three nations said they would contribute funds in order to supply internet to Naura, Kiribati and the Federated States of Micronesia, however they did not specify how much. 

In a joint statement from Australia, the US and Japan, they announced the proposed cable will provide faster and more reliable internet to more than 100,000 people. 

This proposal comes as the US and its allies are concerned China may lay cables which they believe may compromise regional security.

The death toll is set to rise as rescue teams continue to search for potential tornado survivors in Kentucky.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshar says the death toll is likely to reach over 100, with at least 80 deaths confirmed.

US President Joe Biden has declared a major federal disaster in the state of Kentucky as he orders federal aid to the most affected areas.

“Pro-choice” events have been held over the QLD state as an anti-vax coalition gathers an audience of frustrated community members.

Concerns are growing at the motives for some members with possible extremist rhetoric at the events, with the first event in Brisbane’s South hosting self-described “Christian Conservative” Dave Pellowe and other events hosting Senator Pauline Hanson and former Premier Campbell Newman. 

Mr Pellowe’s Axiomatic Events has toured right wing Canadian figures such as Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux.

Brisbane is the Australian capital city with the greatest canopy cover according to new aerial analysis. 

However, like other capital cities, residential development remains a threat to the preservation of these trees. 

The spread of trees is uneven, with both inner and outer suburbs lacking trees compared to middle ring suburbs.

Federal Labour and opposition leader Anthony Albanese is among the many entering Queensland today with the relaxation of border restrictions. 

Mr Albanese arrives in Queensland to kick off an unofficial campaign for the next federal election. 

With access from interstate into Queensland easier, the prime minister is expected in Queensland later this week. 

Local Food Bank in Western Australia has voiced concerns over the rental crisis as renters are subject to higher rental prices. 

FoodBank which assists people in procuring groceries has seen a surge in need form communities particularly those in Perth and Mandurah.

Foodbank chief executive Kate O'Hara says the increasing numbers are the “highest we’ve ever seen in our history, which is both terrifying and saddening”. 

Acting Director of Public Prosecutions in the Northern Territory says the state is seeing staggering rates of incarceration over the last year, many domestic violence calls. 

With the overall prisoner population increasing by 10 per cent, with prisoners on remand increasing by 30 percent. 

Criminal Lawyers Association NT president Chrissy McConnell says that more funding to circumvent staff turnover and trial preparation wait times is the only realistic way to alleviate the system.

The United States says it will not send diplomats to the 2022 Winter Olympics which are set to be in Beijing. 

The United Kingdom and Canada have also joined the boycott, in solidarity with protest over the treatment of the Uyghers in Xinjiang as well as the harsh crackdowns in Hong Kong. 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia’s participation in the boycott should come as “no surprise” to China with Defence Minister Peter Dutton saying that Chinese Tennis player Peng Shui’s plight has heralded new concerns over athlete safety.