Sightings of a rare sawfish have indigenous rangers and wildlife scientists calling for a change of endangerment status.

The call for change comes after a rare freshwater sawfish has been found in Lakefield National Park, making it the first recorded find on the east coast of Australia in 29 years. 

Christine Musgrave, a Laura Ranger and Traditional Owner says a review is due in October 2022 and the rangers believe the species status should be changed to 'critically endangered'.

Nationals have failed to conclude a policy on climate change following a meeting between ​​MPs and senators in Canberra yesterday. 

National members attended the meeting to discuss Australia’s net zero carbon emissions reduction target ahead of the Prime Minister's trip to the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow, where he is expected to commit Australia to reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

Some members argue that the new policy will decimate regional communities and cost jobs in regional Australia.

Homes and temples have been damaged after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit Bali killing at least ten people and injuring another seven. 

The aftershock has decimated most Bali villages causing a landslide in the nearby area of Bangli. 

The disaster comes after Indonesia opened up its international borders on Thursday in a bid to boost tourism in the area.

Indigenous leaders in remote and regional communities across Queensland are petitioning for authorities to not let covid 19 spread to their regions when the borders reopen.

First Nations artist and leader, Djambawa Marawili is pleading with the government to protect the community and warns that Indigenous elders are more likely to die from the virus which could wipe out culture and languages.  

Only 57.5 per cent of First Nations people over the age of 15 years have received their first dose of the vaccine.

A Brisbane program is helping refugees overcome trauma and learn to swim.

The Aqua English program is socially inclusive and is designed to decrease the number of people from non-English speaking backgrounds drowning. 

33,000 refugees and migrants have enrolled in the Aqua English swimming program which is held at the Acacia Ridge Pool on Brisbane's southside

Afghanistan war veterans in Australia have been honoured by a new memorial garden in Brisbane

A memorial honouring those who served and lost their lives in Australia's longest war has now opened in Milton, off Chippendale Street.

A not for profit organisation 42 For 42 aimed at supporting veterans, raised funds and designed and built the memorial to those Australian soldiers who served in Afghanistan.

International vaccine passports will be available tomorrow for those who are fully vaccinated and are wanting to go overseas or return home. 

The passport is a part of the Federal Government's new technology that proves COVID-19 vaccine status around the world and is a major milestone in the nation's recovery plan. The new certificate is compatible with COVID-19 travel apps and can be accessed via smart phones.

In a joint statement, the federal government said “the vaccine passport will enable fully vaccinated Australians to travel overseas.”

The Seven West Media company has filed documents with the Federal Court directed at popular convenience franchise 7-11. 

The documents request 7-Eleven removes a series of trademarks registered in Australia over concerns they could confuse and deceive the public.

Seven West Media argues that use of the trademarks by 7-Eleven puts a legal and practical disadvantage to its well-established local reputation.