China has successfully landed a spacecraft on Mars, only the second country to be able to do so while maintaining communications.

The six-wheeled spacecraft, known as Tianwen1, spent 17 minutes after landing unfolding its antenna and solar panels before sending signals back to Chinese scientists and engineers confirming the success of the mission.

The United States and Russian space agencies have both offered their congratulations for the mission.

From today, all Queenslanders above 50 are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination from their General Practitioner.

The vaccine was previously only available to over-50’s through special vaccination hubs and respiratory clinics, but a recent agreement between the state and federal government extended the rollout capabilities. 

Issues with the AstraZeneca vaccine and breaches in the supply chain have slowed the vaccine rollout, but State Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says Queensland is "on track in delivering our vaccinations, as planned".

A new link road connecting Stafford Road and South Pine Road has opened to traffic six months ahead of schedule.

The new Everton Link Park Road will redistribute traffic through the retail district, in hopes that it will ease traffic during peak hour. 

The Queensland Government has reported that the project has supported over 60 jobs over the past year

Parts of Queensland have experienced sub-zero temperatures today, with Applethorpe falling to -2.7 degrees celsius and Roma reaching -2.4 degrees.

At many locations, the temperatures were some of the coolest for the year. 

Temperatures are expected to increase to the May average over the next couple of days.

The first repatriation flight after the government's travel ban ended on 15 May arrived without half of it’s passengers over the weekend.

The Australians were prevented from boarding the flight, which landed on Saturday, after they tested positive for COVID-19 or were identified as a close contact of someone who was a positive case. 

Two more repatriation flights have been booked for 23 and 31 May, but demand far outweighs the supply with around 9,000 Australians still stranded in India.

An extinction rebellion protester will remain in custody in the Australian Capital Territory after refusing bail.

Lesley Mosbey, 58, glued her hand to the door of Parliament House on Thursday and remained there for over an hour being removed. Ms Mosbey took part in three other days of combined protests last week, culminating in the event at Parliament.

Thousands have been evacuated from low-lying areas in Gujarat, India, after six people died from the first reported cyclone of the year.

Officials are saying the cyclone has put further strain on the already difficult COVID-19 vaccination rollout. 

Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani, asked officials to ensure that electricity supplies to COVID-19 hospitals and other medical facilities are not disrupted and the supply of oxygen is maintained, however vaccinations have been suspended for the next two days.

Refugee rights activists gathered outside of the Brisbane Immigration Transit Accommodation over the weekend.

It was the latest protest against the indefinite detention of refugees who were brought to Australia from offshore detention centres for urgent medical attention as a part of the now-repealed medivac legislation.

Speakers at the Pinkenba event on Saturday included Queensland Greens Senator Larissa Waters and Jeremy Fernando, Vice President of External Australian Medical Students Association.