Australian Electoral Commission data shows that 1 billion dollars worth of donations to political parties has come from unknown sources in the 2 decades since 1999.

The weak donation laws in Australia allow political parties to hide the origins of the dark money, which is about 35% of contributors.

The United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency meeting this morning in response to the military coup in Myanmar.

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says it is important that the international community speaks with one voice on the issue.

The Brisbane City Council is finalising a ten million dollar business case to build a transport corridor in north west Brisbane.

The road, stretching from Everton Park to Carseldine, will alleviate pressure on the congested route servicing North West Brisbane, Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast.

Queensland government data has shown the birth rate has been declining over the past decade by almost 7 percent.

Predictions say, 56,000 fewer babies will be born every year from 2019 to 2024.

Clive Palmer donated $5.9m to his United Australia Party, leading the list of donors increasing their influence in federal politics last year.

University of Melbourne professor Joo-Cheng Tham says the annual figures highlight a handful of donors dominating the funding of political parties, after the annual disclosure figures were released by the Australian Electoral Commission today. 

Queensland’s borders have finally opened to all states but WA as of 1am this morning. 

The Queensland-New South Wales border barricades are finally being taken down by authorities today and the Palaszczuk Government has confirmed that border declarations will no longer be needed to enter the State. 

UberEats drivers are feeling exploited as updated worker contracts have been sent out to each driver this week.

The contract requires drivers to have individual ABNs and take out their own injury or death insurance or face losing their jobs, amongst other requirements.

Fire insurance premiums in the north of Western Australia have more than doubled, forcing Indigenous ranger groups to stop their bushfire control work.

Land and sea manager of the Kimberley Land Council, Will Durack stated the service is not only essential for local people in Kimberley, but for the WA community and for the entire nation.