Voters at the next Federal election may have to show their ID before casting their ballot under new proposed laws.

The legislation approved on Tuesday is intended to prevent people from voting multiple times or under false identities.

Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers says the majority of multiple voters from the 2019 election were elderly or had English as a second language.

Australians from across all territories and states (excluding South Australia and Western Australia) will be able to purchase rapid antigen Covid tests from stores beginning November 1. 

The tests provide users a Covid result within 15 minutes and can be used anywhere without the need of a healthcare worker’s assistance. 

Stores such as supermarkets giants Coles and Woolworths will offer the tests via stock or online, while convenience and petrol stores will have their supplies rolled out throughout November.

A Brazilian Senate Investigative Committee has approved a report calling for President Jair Bolsonaro for nine crimes, including crimes against humanity, related to his handling of the COVID Pandemic.

The 1,300 page document, prepared by the opposition party alleges that 77 people and 2 companies were also guilty of various crimes.

It is unlikely Mr Bolsonaro will face any charges as the report must be brought before Brazil’s prosecutor general, who was appointed by the President.

Experts from the Bureau of Meteorology have released new information on the large hail phenomenon affecting parts of Queensland recently, after a record breaking Mango sized hail stone was found North of Mackay

Dr Joshua Soderholm says that hail storms are most common at this time of the year as surface temperatures increase, but strong winds and cooler temperatures in the upper atmosphere are needed to foster hail growth.

The Bureau is encouraging Queenslanders to prepare for storm season to get worse, as hail becomes a possibility for parts of the country.

The Queensland government has again been forced to rule out a bridge between North Stradbroke Island and the mainland as part of a review of public transport in the area.. 

The idea of a bridge to the island traditionally known as Minjerribah, faced criticism during the review from more than 760 community members consulted.

The Department of Transport and Main roads has from this said the delivery of a bridge connection to the island would not be in the interest of protecting and promoting the island’s unique and sensitive ecological and cultural features.

Rural production advocate AgForce has condemned accusations from conservation group Greenpeace that Queensland is becoming a deforestation hotspot ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow.

AgForce CEO Michael Guerin described the accusations as malicious and claims Australia’s agriculture industry will pledge to do all it can to further reduce Co2 emissions. 

Mr Guerin further urged Greenpeace to consider the variety of Australian landscapes, saying that our world class agricultural industry would present Queenslanders with a unique historic opportunity.

Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths will start selling rapid antigen COVID-19 tests from early November. 

It is believed the tests can deliver a result in 15 minutes and can already be pre-ordered (alongside your groceries)  from ten to fifteen dollars. 

A Coles spokesperson said the tests would initially be stocked in all states except South Australia and Western Australia.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled his government’s plans to reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, ahead of the United Nations COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.

Morrison made specific reference to maintaining a balance between reducing emissions and protecting jobs and growth, anticipating the effect decarbonisation will have on the economy.

The lack of commitment to a more short term 2030 target has drawn criticisms, as Morrison said his plan would not involve shutting down current Australian coal or gas productions. 

The World Trade Organization has agreed to examine China’s tariffs on imported Australian wine, amid ongoing political and economic tensions. 

Australia has referred China to the organisation earlier this year arguing Beijing’s decision to impose a five year tariff of up to 220 per cent had caused serious harm to Australia’s wine industry. 

This is the third time Australia has sought international trade support over an agricultural commodity in less than a year.