Russia has declared the country’s main group defending LGBTIQ+  rights a ‘foreign agent’, as part of a continuing crackdown on media outlets and rights groups.

The LGBT-set was established in 2006 and operates in several regions, was entered yesterday in the justice ministry’s register of foreign agents, which already includes journalists, lawyers and activists.

It is known the attacks on people from the community are frequent in Russia, with the rights group last month accusing authorities of jailing and torturing members in secret prisons.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced in a press conference this morning Queenslanders will see life return to normal.

Pubs, clubs, nightclubs and music venues will have all restrictions lifted providing all staff and patrons are fully vaccinated. 

The restrictions will be lifted December 17th or when Queensland reaches an 80% vaccination rate, whichever comes first.

The Queensland Government is investing $54.8 million dollars to deliver community-based care for those with life-limiting illnesses in regional, rural and remote Queensland. 

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath says Queensland Health is seeking submissions from non-government organisations to assist people with life-limiting illnesses to be cared for. 

The funding for community-based palliative care services is part of the Queensland Government's $171 million initiative to lead reforms to palliative care.

The Victorian government recently announced the initiative to revitalise Melbourne after the state endured six lockdowns. 

From the 15 of November diners in Melbourne’s CBD will be able to claim 30% off between Monday and Thursday.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says, “This is about getting people back to the CBD. Having people not only visiting but spending - and that's all about jobs.”

Influencer Megan Bacon-Evans and her wife Whitney say the NHS fertility sector in England discriminate against LGBT+ families. 

Prior to receiving NHS financial help, same-sex female couples and people with wombs must pay for 12 IVF treatments to prove medical infertility, adding up to over £30,000. However, cis-gendered heterosexual couples are only required to try to conceive for 2 years before they receive help. 

Megan Bacon-Evans says, “It’s time for discrimination to end and for there to be equal treatment with heterosexual couples in the healthcare system.”

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is considering restrictions on unvaccinated people, as the state prepares to reopen. 

Ms Palaszscuk says these decisions currently are up to individual businesses, however public health orders may be issued in the future. 

She says, “Until the vaccination levels are consistent across the nation, you will see some measures we’ll put in that only vaccinated people will be able to go to certain venues." 

The Queensland Health survey of over 5000 people found only 14% of Queenslanders rated their mental well being as high. 

The survey conducted over a 12 month period found 46% of people expressed low mental resilience when faced with a stressful or disruptive situation. 

Princess Alexandra Hospital Mental Health Director Dr Manaan Kar Ray says normalising talking about mental health is the first step in addressing stigma around Mental Health.

Around 200 New South Wales clubs will be offering a free drink to fully vaccinated people tomorrow.

On Wednesday the 10th, a number of NSW venues will be offering a free glass of what they call “Together Ale” in celebration of the state reaching vaccination targets.

The initiative comes from NSWClubs CEO Josh Landis and Batch Brewing Co Co-Founder Andrew Fineran. 

Mr Landis says, “ We wanted to make sure that we never have to endure another COVID-19 lockdown again. We figured offering people a free beer at their local club was a great incentive.”