A small Aboriginal community in South Australia’s Flinders’ Ranges has reached a double vaccination rate of 80%, well ahead of the rest of the state.

Over 90% of locals in Nepabunna have received one dose of the vaccine thanks to the Royal Flying Doctor’s service.

The two million people who have not been fully vaccinated have been placed in lockdown, only allowed to leave their home for essential reasons. 

Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg says, “We are not taking this step lightly, but unfortunately it is necessary.”

A Brisbane man is running 42 kilometres everyday for a month to raise money and awareness of Men’s mental health. 

Having already completed 13 consecutive marathons, Rory McHugh says, “I said I was going to do it, so I have to now. It's a non-negotiable to keep going.”

The 45km highway will ultimately run from Nerang to Logan in order to ease congestion with construction set to begin in mid 2021.

State Transport minister Mark Bailey says, “the project will be shovel ready as soon as all environmental approvals are in place.”

Qatar Airways are being sued by a group of women who were subjected to invasive internal exams after a baby was found in a Doha airport. 

Multiple women, including 13 Australian women, from 10 different flights say they were strip searched at Hamad International airport last October. 

Experts are calling for Australia’s state governments to ban cigarette sales and other tobacco products from Australian supermarkets.

Researchers from the University of Queensland say Australia needs to address the supply side of tobacco consumption as combating the issue through laws and health warnings are no longer enough.

The test blew up a dormant Russian satellite creating debris, which the US says endangered those on board the International Space Station. 

The Queensland Government is yet to announce whether day trips across the border will require a $150 Covid test.

Current regulations state travellers must not only be fully vaccinated but also undergo a Covid test 72 hours prior to their arrival in Queensland.