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. 

LibertyWorks representatives said inbound passengers could remain while outbound travelers could be made aware that leaving Australia does not guarantee a return.

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.

Cr Adrian Schrinner said the move supports councillors who have children to participate in the democratic process.

“It is really important that we support parents in our team with that flexibility,” he said.

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 Council estimates the project will instead cost $60 million, but has not committed to any funding of its own to the project.

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. 

UnitingCare Queensland's corporate affairs director Mathew Cumming there is currently no evidence to suggest the safety of patients has been compromised.

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. 

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai says the US supports the waiver’s aim to increase access to vaccines. 

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. 

"They [Glencore] just pick up certain people that's going to agree with them, and under our law, Aboriginal law, you can't do that. 

"We're all in this together, the four clan groups here, and the families who are connected to that land," said Mr Green. 

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. 

The declaration imposes a maximum fine of 66 thousand dollars and five year prison sentence if citizens return from India.

A formal hearing date before the Federal Court will be determined within 48 hours.

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.