A national cabinet has been convened today to discuss the COVID-19 situation, as there is a rift involved between Scott Morrison and some of the state and territory leaders in regards to the ability of younger Australians to access the AstraZeneca vaccine. 

The cabinet wishes to allow all under 40s to receive the vaccine with informed consent despite the risk of blood clots, with Queensland's Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young, “wouldn't it be terrible that our first 18-year-old in Queensland who dies related to this pandemic, died because of the vaccine.”

The Trump Organisation is being charged for tax-related crimes.

Chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg surrendered to Manhattan authorities yesterday, and is being charged with giving staff rent-free apartments and company cars without reporting it for tax purposes.

General counsel for the Manhattan district attorney Carey Dunne says the 15-year-long plot is “a sweeping and audacious illegal payments scheme”.

Mr Weisselberg and the Trump Organisation are pleading not guilty.

The United Nations have recognised record-high temperatures of 18.3 degrees in Antarctica.

This record was measured in February of 2020, but its verification yesterday has climate experts concerned.

World Meteorological Organisation secretary-general Petteri Taalas says the Antarctic Peninsula is among the fastest-warming regions of the planet.

A group of UQ students are working with existing health services to cover the cost of flu vaccines for the homeless. 

The student-led initiative amply named the 'Vac-Seen' has seen an overwhelming response with plans to extend its service through 2022 and beyond, establishing an immunisation outreach program for areas not currently serviced.

Project leader Jeremy Hunt says “The group have partnered with Inclusive Health Clinic in South Brisbane to facilitate the vaccination of over 300 at-risk people who otherwise would not be protected from the flu.”

Queensland Health authorities have updated their list of exposure sites including more than 100 locations as more covid-19 cases are reported. 

Anyone who has visited Prince Charles Hospital cafe, bayside gym, tennis centre, airport newsagency and two new weekend Virgin flights are being urged to quarantine at home and get tested as soon as possible. 

The exposure sites have been linked to the Four Points hotel quarantine link that saw two new cases spend a day in the community while infectious. 

Former Queensland Roar coach Miron Bleiberg was outraged after he saw state government funding go to an AFL stadium in Ipswich, when there was an alternative proposal for a multi-purpose stadium on an existing Brisbane site.

The Brisbane Roar coach said, "The start of construction on the AFLW Lions Stadium, which includes an $18 million contribution from the state government, should have considered renovations of Perry Park in Bowen Hills following decreasing Brisbane Roar crowds this season." 

More than 6.7 million Australian workers will see a boost to their retirement savings from today as the superannuation guarantee increases from 9.5% to 10%, set to progressively rise to 12% by July 2025. 

It means an extra two hundred and thirty three dollars  per year for the average worker with low to middle-income earners, younger workers and women set to be the biggest winners.

Chief Executive of Industry Super Australia, Bernie Dean, says the value of today's increase is set to accumulate over the coming years, leading to better retirement outcomes.