The British government has announced a $77million fund to help Hong Kong migrants fleeing political repression settle in the country.

The UK has offered special visas to holders of British National passports that opens paths for five million of Hong Kong’s seven point four million people to work, reside, and eventually become a citizen in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Israel has announced it will not recognize the authority of the International Criminal Court, with an investigation set to begin into allegations of war crimes in occupied Palestinian territories.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says although their Government will not be cooperating with the inquiry they will be sending a response, stating they will be rejecting any allegations of war crimes.

Researchers at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane have discovered drugs that lower cholesterol in humans could be the key to treating the deadly facial tumour disease that has endangered Tasmanian devils.

The RSPCA is calling for Queensland’s animal cruelty laws to be amended, with the Animal Care and Protection Act up for review for the first time in twenty years.  

Community group Boggo Road Futures has lodged an appeal in the Planning and Environment Court, objecting to Brisbane City Council’s approval of a development proposal affecting Boggo Road Gaol.

The development, proposed by developer Stockwell, comprises a two-storey mixed-use office, healthcare and community space on the old heritage site precinct. 

QMusic CEO Angela Samut says the Queensland Music Awards have received a record number of submissions this year. She says the vast number of talented Queensland artists proves the hardship of the last year has not discouraged upcoming artists.

The awards will also include the presentation of the People’s Choice Award for best live venue and the announcement of the Billy Thorpe Scholarship Prize.

Paing Takhon, a model and actor well known in Myanmar, is the latest to be arrested after the junta released hundreds of warrants going after influencers, celebrities, artists and musicians. 

His sister says 50 soldiers in eight military trucks arrived at their parents’ home at 4:30am. It is unknown where he has been taken.

Scott Morrison delivered a snap press conference last night about the AstraZeneca vaccine, following reports in Europe about blood clot side effects.