The New Zealand Health Authorities are investigating claims the man visited multiple vaccine clinics and was paid to get the vaccine on behalf of other people. 

Covid-19 vaccinations and immunisation spokesperson Astrid Koorneef says “To assume another person’s identity and receive a medical treatment is dangerous… this could affect how their health is managed in the future.”

Longreach regional council is moving to change the currently racist name of a local creek. 

The creek will be renamed to Watyakan Creek which pays tribute to those who historically camped near it. 

Local Kerry Thompson says “these names have been offensive and derogatory to all Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people.” 

Darumbal Elder Aunty Sally Vea Vea says there are still dozens of places throughout Australia with names that needed changing. She says “They’re just memorials to a racist past.”

Toowoomba Councillor Nancy Sommerfield set to bring forward an anti-vaccine mandate motion today. 

Ms Sommerfield, who has been active in the community criticising the mandate, said she had been disturbed by the proposed rules, stating it is “not the Australian way”. 

Hundreds of protesters are set to gather outside city hall today as the council debates the motion.

The Australia Council is investing eight and a half million dollars in 173 diverse creative projects.

These projects range across the likes of First Nations arts, visual arts, theatre, dance and literature. 

Alice Nash the Australia Council Executive Director for Arts Investment says “We’re pleased to be able to support more works by First Nations artists, as well as writer’s festivals and projects [which] aim to engage audiences with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds.”

A woman has been fired from major ecommerce firm Alibaba after making sexual assault allegations against a former colleague. 

According to a statement from the company, the staff member was dismissed after she “spread falsehoods that damage the company’s reputation”. 

The employee said, “I have not made any mistakes, and certainly will not accept this result.” 

From the 17th unvaccinated Queenslanders will not be permitted into venues like theatres, pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes. 

National Retailers association CEO Dominique Lamb said they had already seen a rise in anti-social behaviour, with one franchisee having been pushed down a set of escalators, for asking a customer for proof of vaccination. 

Police Commissioner Katrina Carroll said if venues are having trouble with unvaccinated people demanding entry, they should call the police.

Hydrogen powered freight trains could be on the way as Queensland pursues more renewable energy options.

Minister for State Development Steven Miles says a feasibility study will determine “the potential deployment of… hydrogen power technology on the Moura Rail corridor and also the Mount Isa Rail corridor.”

Minister for Energy Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni says “The Palaszczuk Government welcomes today's announcement.”

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.