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. 

Residents are awaiting a decision from Annastacia Palaszczuk to see whether or not the Queensland Premier will close Queensland borders to New South Wales. 

It comes after other states impose hard border closures on New South Wales amidst the states unfolding COVID-19 outbreak. 

One of the Valley’s oldest live music venues said it’s struggling more now than during the height of Covid restrictions last year. The Zoo, which marks its thirtieth birthday next year, said the effects of snap lockdowns are felt even after restrictions are eased.

In an open letter to the members of the World Heritage Committee, Australia’s leading environmental non-governmental organisations are urging the World Heritage Committee to add the Great Barrier Reef to the List of World Heritage 'In Danger'.