Suggestions have been made to use the historic School of Arts on Brisbane’s Ann Street as a headquarters for the new 2032 Olympics organising committee. 

The building, which was built between 1865 and 1866, served as one of the city’s earliest art schools, technical colleges, and as a library. 

Today marks a significant changing of the guard as Dr Jeannette Young has officially stepped down as leader of the state’s pandemic response and is sworn in as the 27th Governor of Queensland. 

Following Dr Krispin Hajkowicz’s shock decision last week to decline the role of chief health officer, Queensland has appointed Dr Peter Aitken to act in the role until a permanent replacement is appointed.. 

In a statement, Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says for personal reasons Dr Krispin Hajkowicz will not begin the job on Monday.

There are plans underway for a First Nations precinct in Melbourne. 

Melbourne City Council and the First Peoples of Victoria are backing a proposal for a multimillion- dollar development in the heart of the CBD that could house the nation’s first “Black Parliament” and become a keeping place for repatriated artefacts and serve as a symbol of reconciliation. 

The idea is supported by First Nations groups and a Victorian government official says state involvement in the project is also being considered. 

There are growing fears that within 100 years, pollution will destroy the world's biggest collection of rock art. 

Scientists around Australia believe the findings of a new report claiming industrial pollution has no effect on ancient rock art, are patently wrong and could have disastrous ramifications. 

Rock conservationists Ian MacLeod and Warren Fish recently published a paper which suggests there is no adverse impact on the engraved rock art of Murujuga from industrial pollution. 

Tens of thousands of Sudanese civilians have taken to the streets across the country in what is being called the largest pro-democracy protest yet since the military seized control last week.

Three protesters have been killed and dozens more injured as security forces opened fire in several locations. 

Pro-democracy groups called for protests to demand the reinstating of a deposed transitional government and the release of senior political figures from detention.

Clinical trials for needle free vaccine patches are set to begin mid next year, led by an Australian biotech firm. 

Vaxxas, a Brisbane based ​​biotechnology company hopes the technology can boost Australia’s future vaccination rollout. 

The clinical trials follow successful animal studies conducted by the University of Queensland in partnership with Vaxxas. 

UQ's Dr David Muller says "the research shows a strong and effective immune response".

A new initiative has been launched by a rugby league legend which is designed to empower Indigenous girls in remote Queensland communities. 

Jonathan Thurston, a former professional rugby league player, created the JTLeadLikeAGirl program which aims to equip remote communities with access to learning and mentorship workshops, online and in person.

Mr Thurston kicked off the initiative in the remote community of Doomadgee in Cairns where he said quote “The program has one focus: to inspire young women to be confident, bold, and goal-oriented”

A Nazi flag has been flown over a synagogue days before commemoration of Kristallnacht by Jewish community. 

A 45 year old man, residing in the UniLodge building has been charged with public nuisance and has been ordered to appear in court. 

Brisbane Lord mayor Adrian Scrinner echoed calls for a ban following the incident and called current laws “inadequate”, this follows the NSW Labor opposition drafting laws that would ban the use of swastikas under threat of six months’ jail in September.

Due to COVID19 restrictions only a few young Australian climate activists will be at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow.

Among the few climate change activists Tishiko King, a Kulkalaig woman from Masig Island warns of the severe effects to First Nations communities especially the Torres Strait which has already been hit hard by rising sea levels, and biodiversity loss due to environmental changes in temperature as well as severe weather events.