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.” 

The rally held on Sunday was the government’s attempt to conjure up public support for conflict against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and other allied groups who have floated a possible march on the capital. 

Many people from the TPLF have been arrested in what local police have labelled a “clean-up operation”.

This comes five days after the government declared a state of emergency.

The Queensland Government is working with businesses to develop rules around operating during inevitable Covid outbreaks when the border opens.

Acting Chief Health Officer Peter Aitken says the national cabinet was considering changing the definition of ‘close contact’ in light of higher vaccination rates. 

Schools and workplaces won’t necessarily be locked down when outbreaks begin, however decisions will depend on the number of vaccinated people.

Mr Crisafulli has called for a thorough review of the hospital in the wake of criticism surrounding the mistreatment of patients and overwhelmed emergency services. 

An independent review of the hospital is currently underway, of the management and delivery of obstetrics and gynaecology services after a number of complaints were made. 

Mr Crisafulli says, “I want a review on behalf of every Queenslander and every resident here in Mackay that is thorough and genuine.”

The UK’s top government advisor on climate change has labelled Australia’s contribution to global climate talks a “great disappointment”.

Lord Deben, chair of the UK’s Climate Change Committee, accused Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison of failing to understand the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 

Lord Deben said, “When Scott Morrison tried to explain what he was going to do between now and 2030, it was just a whole series of words.”

The USNS Harvey Milk was launched in a ceremony over the weekend and is one of six vessels to be named after US civil rights leaders. 

Harvey Milk was forced to resign from the service in the 1950s because of his sexuality. 

Some have expressed some opposition saying Lt. Milk would disapprove of lending his name to a navy ship, on account of his well known opposition to the Vietnam War.