India has recorded over forty five thousand cases of black fungus infection which has spread among COVID-19 patients.

The deadly infection which was classified as a rare disease has seen a rise during the pandemic and often targets patients recovering from COVID-19.

The United States imposed sanctions on two members of the Cuban government over alleged human rights abuses.

This marked the first concrete steps from the Biden administration to put pressure on Cuba over their handling of July’s protests.

Most Covid restrictions for Queesland will be eased as of 6.00am today, however some restrictions for South East Queensland will continue, with requirements for face masks and other restrictions remaining in place until next week.

These other restrictions include limits on guests for public gatherings, Indoor weddings, indoor funerals and Indoor venues.

South Brisbane MP Amy McMahon called on the state government to involve the Brisbane community in planning for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.

Among other requests, Ms McMahon asked the government to protect heritage sites, invest in public transport, and introduce rent caps.

West End Community House in partnership with Murri Radio 98.9 FM hosts a weekly program called ‘Create the Kiosk’, which aims to provide a supportive space for First Nations people and the community.

‘Create the Kiosk’ is located at People’s Park on Boundary Road in West End.

The Victorian Government announced their plan to create mobile vaccination hubs in Melbourne to help homeless and vulnerable people get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Each pop-up clinic can vaccinate up to forty people a day, and will be visiting homelessness services, drop-in centres, and crisis accommodation facilities.

The Refugee Action Collective Victoria launched a petition in solidarity with hunger striking refugees.

The petition calls on the coalition government to free all refugees who are indefinitely detained in Australia.

China’s Henan province is bracing for more heavy rain after severe flooding that sparked large-scale evacuations left at least 33 dead. The death toll includes at least 12 commuters who were killed after water flooded subway carriages in the capital Zhengzhou. Eight people still remain missing, according to government figures with rain expected to continue.