Content warning for this next story which contains themes of Indigenous people who have passed away.

An Indigenous man has died whilst being held in custody last week.

The Australian military is closely tracking a high-tech Chinese surveillance ship making its way towards Queensland ahead of large-scale military exercises which begin this week. 

Australian Defence Forces are expecting the vessel to arrive on Friday to monitor the Talisman Saber 2021 war games involving Australia and the United States, which will be officially opened today.

A Queensland Police Officer has been stood down after using a warrant to access data from the Queensland Check In App in attempts to locate a stolen gun and taser. 

Officials are concerned the public confidence in the app may have been harmed after the government specifically promised it would only be used for contract tracing. 

A public health alert has been issued for Queensland residents after a positive case which was announced on Tuesday had their infectious period revised. 

A public health alert is being issued for more contact tracing locations in Kenilworth, Noosa, Eumundi and Sunshine Beach.

Thousands of Cubans have taken to the streets in anti-government protests as the country is experiencing its worst economic crisis in 30 years with chronic shortages of electricity, food and medicine.

Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenburg has denied any accusations of double standards in regards to a statement made by the Victorian Government about the support for New South Wales, saying he’s sick of the whingeing from the Victorian Government.  

Former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has denied leaking a letter releasing the details of his phone call to the chairman and chair executive of Pfizer about vaccine negotiations with Australia. 

This comes after an announcement from the Federal Government last week that the vaccine delivery date would be pushed forward earlier this year. 

Brisbane has unofficially been selected as the host for the 2032 Olympic Games, after gaining International Olympic Committee approval on June 10th, 2021.

While a Brisbane Olympics in 2032 has yet to be confirmed, the international olympic committee and the Future Host Commission argues that it’s a desirable location from an athlete’s perspective. 

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has asked Prime Minister Scott Morrison for more Great Barrier Reef funding as UNESCO considers their ‘in danger’ world heritage list.