Extinction Rebellion protesters have used tactics again to draw public attention to their latest message by carrying fake human corpses around King George Square in the CBD yesterday afternoon. 

It is believed the protest is in response to Minister Ley approving three new New South Wales coal mine extensions in the space of a month. 

The protest was also part of a coordinated action around the continent to call a climate code red.

It was believed four arrests were issued for public nuisance.

Traditional owners in the Cape Yorke Peninsula Heritage Area have been granted water licences under the region’s water plan for the first time. 

This decision from the Minister of Water Glenn Butcher follows a lengthy development plan working with Traditional Owners to ensure they receive greater water resource management in the country. 

This announcement was made as part of national water week and includes two water licenses, accounting for more than five thousand megalitres in the Coleman and Normanby catchments.

A controversial school funding model will be reviewed as the Northern Territory government promises an overhaul of efforts to boost school attendance, particularly in remote areas. 

Northern Territory Education Minister Lauren Moss has launched a 10-year “engagement strategy” this week in aims of strengthening Indigenous culture and language in schools and increasing the Aboriginal teaching workforce. 

Queensland businesses that allow unvaccinated staff and customers will face tighter COVID-19 restrictions imposed under a plan being developed by the state government. 

This comes as the Queensland government is in the process of developing another restrictions roadmap with businesses, ahead of the state opening its borders to the declared hotspots of NSW, ACT and VIC on December 17. 

This plan has sparked concern among politicians and business groups who fear asking hospitality staff to police patrons vaccination status could lead to a spike in abuse.

Myanmar’s military government plans to free hundreds of political prisoners from the notorious Insein prison.

This release has been described by some activists as a ploy by the ruling military to try to rebuild its international repudiation after the Association of Southeast Asain Nations took the unorthodox step of not inviting Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing to their summit later this month.

It is believed more than 5,600 people arrested over their roles in anti-coup protest will be freed on humanitarian grounds. 

From the 19th of November, some travellers from interstate hotspots will be granted access – this is when the state is predicted to reach 70% of people fully vaccinated.

From this date, travellers will be allowed to enter the state if they show proof of being fully vaccinated, test negative to COVID 72 hours before arrival and home quarantine for 14 days.

This will become more flexible from December 17 when domestic travellers will not need to quarantine at all.

The Department of Environment and Science labelled the crocodile as a “problem animal” after it was seen lingering in the area. 

Authorities believe the animal was hanging around discarded fish frames and bait. They are urging locals to properly dispose of fish scraps and unwanted bait. 

Under the Queensland Crocodile Management plan, any crocodile over two metres in length is targeted for removal. 

Support payments are being made available from today for those fleeing domestic violence situations. The “Escaping Violence Payment Scheme” comes as Australia has seen an increase in DV incidents during lockdowns across the country. 

The $5000 support package will include $1500 in cash with the rest available as payments for necessities like bond, food, and school fees. Minister for Women’s Safety Anne Ruston says the program will not be means tested. She says, “We want to make sure it's available to every woman.”