The speedy rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program has raised awareness of black market vaccinations in the United Kingdom. 

The World Health Organisation said that “no country or World Health Organisation region is unaffected by the issue of substandard and falsified medical products.” 

Refugees brought to Australia for treatment are being released from Kangaroo Point Hotel this morning.

The 23 refugees have been held in the Hotel for up to two years and will be released on bridging visas. Ian Rintoule, from the Refugee Action Coalition, says that the bridging visas are inadequate in providing the refugees with the support they need to survive and thrive in the community. 

Three of the five green bridges set for inner-city Brisbane are still awaiting decisions on their final design and location, after almost a year.

$550 million will be put toward building all five bridges to create better cross-river links for pedestrians and cyclists. 

The Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show (RQFWS) Beer Awards are underway at the Brisbane Showgrounds today, with judging commencing to find Australia’s Best Beer.

Locally, entries for the show have increased 20 per cent and the number of interstate entries have doubled.

An online petition to free the Aboriginal Flag before it’s 50th anniversary birthday has over 150,000 signatories. 

Increasing difficulty of securing a lease has been reported because of rocketing rental market demand in Northern New South Wales. The market vacancy rate is close to zero. 

A main factor in a successful rental application is reportedly a DINK - double income with no kids - rather than contribution to the community or personal credibilities. 

47 pro-democracy activists are being accused of undermining national security by the Hong Kong Police force before the largest mass arrest since last year.

Their acts of pro-democracy are now being scrutinised under the security law which criminalises acts of subversion, secession, terrorism, and collusion with foreign powers to intervene in Hong Kong’s affairs. 

The Jewish International Film Festival has wrapped up in Brisbane, closing on 28 February.