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.”

Newly appointed new south wales premier Dominic Perrottet has said he will ensure the LGBTQIA+ community is supported and free from discrimination. 

Previously, Perrottet has been open about opposing gay marriage and the use of gender-neutral pronouns. 

The statement carries significance as NSW parliament is scheduled to take up One Nation’s anti-trans and religious freedom bills.

Greta Thunberg says the annual Conference of the Parties is unlikely to lead to “Big change.”

The Swedish activist said climate talks in Glasgow, billed as the last chance to avoid catastrophic global warming, would not be too effective.

She says, "As it is now, this COP will not lead to any big changes, we're going to have to continue pushing.”

The COP26 meeting will take place in Scotland from the 31st of October to the 12th of November. It will be the biggest climate conference since talks in Paris 2015.

A school in the Moreton Bay region is offering aviation studies as an Australian first.

Caboolture’s “St Columban’s College” offers aviation education with an aero club based on campus, offering students the opportunity to learn from aviation specialists.

Principal Michael Connolly said “When we talk about upskilling the next generation and bringing real industry experience to students – it doesn’t get much more real than this,”

A memorial honouring Afghanistan war veterans has opened in Brisbane

Veterans’ not-for-profit organisation 42 For 42 raised the funds to design and build the memorial for the Australian soldiers. 

President Sean Mulqueen said “We did a challenge at [Lang Park] where we walked 42 hours with 42 kilos to represent the 41 that were killed in Afghanistan and the 42nd we lost to suicide.”

The garden is now used as a place of reflection and aims to educate the community.