Not all coalition MP’s are convinced Barnaby Joyce’s return to the nationals leadership is a recipe for electoral success. 

Joyce’s return to the deputy prime ministership has ruffled a few feathers with many members voting for Michael McCormack to maintain his position. 

Russia says its military forces fired warning shots and dropped bombs to deter a British Royal Navy destroyer, accusing the ship of entering its waters in the Black Sea on Wednesday. A claim denied by the United Kingdom.

A border patrol ship fired the warning shots while an SU-24 jet dropped four bombs in HMS Defender’s path, prompting the British vessel to turn around, the ministry said.

Federal Labor is expected to work with the Greens and independent back-benchers for a parliamentary enquiry into the country's anti-money laundering scheme. 

Labor Senator, Deborah O’Neill, is expected to announce a vote for an enquiry in parliament tomorrow to ensure the regime’s effectiveness. 

The Queensland government has announced plans to release 145,000 megalitres of water into the Flinders River by the end of the year, with irrigators and mining companies competing for allocations.

Water Minister Glenn Butcher toured the area earlier this year looking at potential irrigation developments near Julia Creek, and Richmond.

Central Queensland is facing scrutiny from the mining union after a declared “renewable boom”. 

CFMEU's mining and energy division president, Steve Smyth, says there needs to be an independent body to support the transition to renewables and ensure adequate job creation for those in the mining industry. 

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang will not be eligible to participate in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games being held later this year. 

Victoria has recorded no new local coronavirus cases overnight.

Victoria had a total of 51 active coronavirus cases as of Tuesday, and the state’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said 24 of those were local cases. 

Queensland Premier, Annastasia Palaszczuk has announced border closures will commence this Thursday at 1am for some areas in New South Wales.