This story contains themes of sexual assault.

United States President, Joe Biden, has officially called for the standing down of New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo amidst an array of sexual assault allegations.

YouTube says it has barred Sky News Australia from uploading new content for one week, citing concerns about COVID-19 misinformation.

The move comes after a review of posts uploaded by the Rupert Murdoch-owned TV channel, which has a substantial online presence.

Within months, Australians in some parts of the country will be able to get COVID-19 vaccinations at drive- through clinics, or at work. 

Pilot programs will be rolled out in September and car-based clinics will operate from October, according to the national vaccine campaign plan 'Operation COVID Shield'.

There are fears Queensland’s Delta Outbreak has escaped south-east Queensland and spread north. 

Authorities are investigating a positive case in Cairns, at a childcare centre after a parent who was potentially infected with COVID-19 dropped their child off. 

An independent investigation into the Mayor of Cairns, Bob Manning, conducted by the Corruption Watchdog has shown that an unpaid, interest-free loan of $150’000 was given to Manning from a Developer Lobbyist when facing bankruptcy.

Investigators believe the loan was provided over 18 months ago and stated that it had never been formally documented. 

16 new cases have been recorded in Queensland today, bringing the total for this cluster to 47 cases.

All of the new cases have been linked to exposure sites in the Indooroopilly area, including several primary schools.

Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate has called for the Gold Coast to be released from lockdown this afternoon.

This comment came despite a Thai restaurant in Southport being listed as an exposure site.