Anti-government protests have stretched into their fourth week in Colombia, as groups demand social change from the government. 

The protests began last month after Colombia’s right-wing government proposed a tax bill, which critics said would harm the working- and middle-classes. 

A Greens senator has questioned whether Centrelink’s increasingly digitised systems are letting urgent Disability Support Pension cases slip through the cracks. 

Senator Rachel Siewert put forward new data which said 130 people with a terminal illness died before Centrelink granted them a Disability Support Pension last year.

Mining company Bravus, formerly known as Adani, has been found to have adequate measures in place to minimise erosion issues near a major rail project despite having potentially polluted a waterway.

A recent report investigated allegations that Bravus failed to properly manage erosion at a rail project in Central Queensland.

The Brisbane Art Design program enters its third weekend of showcasing Queensland artists and designers. 

Held over 60 venues, the month-long program is showcasing Brisbane’s cultural identity in collective places, from galleries to churches to laneways.

The Brisbane city council and CBD managers have teamed up to launch a six week “Friday’s in the city” campaign. 

Brisbane city has been sitting at an occupancy rate of 60 to 65 per cent for the past five months following increased work from home flexibility. 

Israeli fighter jets continued to strike the Gaza strip overnight, demolishing residential buildings and raising the death toll to at least 227.

Israeli forces also fired artillery at targets in Lebanon, in response to four rockets being launched towards Israel from Lebanese territory. 

European nations have promised to help Africa overcome the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, at a summit hosted in Paris on Tuesday.

20 African leaders raised fears that whilst richer nations launch economic recovery plans, Africa cannot follow suit, and is at risk of increased inequality.

The Federal Government has added a new therapy for people living with depression to the Medicare Benefits Schedule. 

TMS therapy uses non-invasive magnetic coils to rebalance activity across brain networks which have become altered in depression.

The Queensland government has announced a $7.5 million plan to draw workers to regional tourism jobs. 

From July 1, job seekers will be offered a $1500 incentive to relocate, as well as $250 in travel vouchers under the "Work in Paradise" campaign.