Brisbane City Council introduces ‘family-friendly’ hours and video conferencing for its council and committee meetings. 

Councilors campaigned for the changes last year to better support participation and flexibility, particularly for those who need to care for children.

Brisbane City Council is questioning whether $22 million is enough to fill Anastacia Palaszczuk’s pledge to fill Riverwalk gaps at Kangaroo Point.

The stretch between Captain Burke Park, underneath the Story Bridge, and Mowbray Park in East Brisbane is hampered by private land, pontoons and moorings which will make the project expensive and difficult. 

The cyber attackers who allegedly hacked UnitingCare Queensland's patient records have taken responsibility. 

REvil/Sodin (named after the science fiction film resident evil) has claimed to of made over 100 million dollars from their collection of cyberattacks. 

The United States will support calls to temporarily waive intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines.

India and South Africa have been urging World Trade Organization members to support the waiver, saying it will address vaccine shortages in poor countries. 

The Northern Territory is considering mining giant Glencore’s bid to expand its rock waste dump to the Barramundi dreaming sacred site. 

Garawa elder and Borroloola Aboriginal leader Jack Green says Glencore is dividing traditional owners and in the process, disrespecting Aboriginal law. 

An Australian stranded in India is challenging the validity of a federal government decision to criminalise Australian citizens returning home from India. 

Gary Newman is challenging an emergency declaration made by Health Minister Greg Hunt under the Biosecurity Act. 

Palm Island Council has become the first in the state to introduce an LGBTQI+ portfolio. 

The portfolio will see councillors meet members of the LGBTQI+ community to discuss concerns and educate the younger generation. 

Deputy mayor of Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Councillor Andrew Castors said he would like to see more local councils take action and represent this community. 

“I would like to see, especially the Aboriginal communities, really take it on board," said Cr Castors.

Queenslanders  at any of the Sydney sites visited by a man who later tested positive to COVID-19 are required to get tested and quarantine immediately.

Queensland's Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young said Queensland is monitoring the situation and working closely with New South Wales to determine the risk.

"We're working closely with NSW to get a better understanding of the risk associated with this case, so as an interim measure, we're mirroring NSW Health's advice," said Ms Young.

Council has approved an e-scooter expansion, ahead of the release of its e-mobility strategy next month.

The number of e-scooters on Brisbane’s streets are set to jump from 1000 to 1500, and roll out to more areas of the city.