Federal Court to hear challenge against Australia's ban on outbound travel today

The Federal Government's outbound travel ban will be challenged in federal court by LibertyWorks - a conservative non-profit group. 

The group launched legal action against Australia’s travel ban in December last year, arguing it is a breach of fundamental human rights. 

Brisbane council claims $22 mil is adequate to fill Riverwalk gaps

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.