There have been calls for improved accessibility for people living with disabilities in regional tourist zones.

Laura McCarthy, living with a functional neurological disorder which causes mobility issues, was unable to access shops and tourist attractions when she recently visited Gympie.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced increased freedoms for fully vaccinated residents could be expected when the state reaches its vaccine target.

Mr Andrews says, “We’re going to move to a situation where, to protect the health system, we are going to lock out people who are not vaccinated and can be.”

Women holding peaceful demonstrations in Kabul have been confronted by Taliban forces.

The protest was held at the Afghan Defence Ministry to demand equal rights for women as they fear the new Taliban rule will target women.

The Taliban force reacted to the protests by running into the crowd and firing their weapons in the air.

Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeanette Young’s ‘extraordinary powers’ have been extended for a second time to help battle the pandemic.

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the state has gone hard and early and the outstanding response from the Queensland health system has ensured clusters have been stamped out before widespread community transmission.

Another Australian first clinical trial is to be soon underway at the University of the Sunshine Coast to investigate a combined Covid-19 and Influenza vaccine.

The study will assess the levels of response to the NovaVax covid-19 vaccine and NanoFlu influenza vaccine individually and combined.