Calls for ambulance ramping data to be released have caused public outcry during the most recent health crisis in Queensland. 

Shadow Health Minister Ros Bates says the timely data must be released so health experts can start working on genuine solutions to heal our health system and fix the crisis.

Queensland's container refund scheme fails to meet its targets as an estimated half billion bottles and cans do not meet the recovery rate. 

A difference of 500 million containers not being recycled through the ten cent refund scheme has not met the required targets to be achieved for the year. Potentially leading to the scheme's termination.

Despite only reaching 61% increase in recycled containers, Containers for Change says it is proud of the ambitious goal of reaching 85%, which would make them Australia’s best container recycling state.

Soccer fixtures and training in Brisbane have been thrown into chaos by a managerial dispute between the Queensland and Brisbane governing bodies.

Football Brisbane said it had to suspend games because it was no longer covered by Football Queensland's insurance.

Football Queensland assured players training and games could still proceed however numerous matches were cancelled as a result of the mixed messages.

NSW health has confirmed that a fully vaccinated staff member at Westmead Hospital has tested positive for COVID19.

The worker was a nurse on the COVID ward and wore full protective equipment. 

A spokesperson for the department said the nurse did not display any symptoms and their infection was detected during routine screening.

No further transmissions have been detected.

NSW's latest COVID-19 outbreak has forced Vivid Sydney to be rescheduled until mid-September.

The festival showcases local artists, musicians and performers but is best known for its outdoor light displays. It was due to start next month on August 6 until August 28.

Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the decision was made in the interest of public health and safety.

Violence and looting has raged in South Africa for the sixth day running, stoking fears of food and fuel shortages as disruption to farming, manufacturing and oil refining began to bite amid the country’s worst unrest in decades.

More than 70 people have died as grievances over the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma have widened into an outpouring of anger over the inequality that remains 27 years after the end of apartheid.

The deployment of 2,500 soldiers to support the overwhelmed South African police has so far failed to stop the rampant looting.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that all remaining coronavirus restrictions will be lifted in England. 

Despite a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in the past week, the Prime Minister has said it was "the right moment to proceed" as schools close for summer vacation but urged people to "proceed with caution."

Mr Johnson said although risks of the pandemic remain, legal restrictions will be replaced by a recommendation that people wear masks in crowded places and on public transport.