Chief executive of the Discover English college, Joanna Kelly, says the English language intensive course industry is suffering under COVID-19 border closures. Five English language colleges in Sydney, Melbourne, Byron Bay, and Cairns have permanently closed their doors.

The industry plays a critical role in allowing international students to improve their skills so they can start university and secure work.

Brett Blacker from English Australia says there will be widespread pain if JobKeeper and state-based rent moratoriums cease.

Queensland Treasury has said it will most likely be unable to release the government’s yearly financial statement before the election, in election years. 

This is despite the auditor-general’s recommendation that in election years, the statement should be tabled in Parliament well before the election so the public can use the information to inform their vote. 

However, the Treasurer says this is unlikely as financial statements are generally finalised between October and January, while election date is usually around 31 October.

Brisbane locals are fighting against a new proposal for a second Story Bridge climb. 

The existing climb starts on the southern end of the bridge. The proposed one would start from Howard Smith Wharves.

Residents of apartments on Bowen Terrace are opposed on the basis the climb would result in an invasion of their privacy. The climb begins twenty meters from their apartment block.

Since the commencement of the southern climb 16 years ago, there have been no noise or privacy complaints from residents there.

One of Australia's top police officers has proposed an app to record sexual consent between parties to combat climbing sexual assault figures. 

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said rising sexual assault figures need to be addressed through technology and education on consent.

"Whether the app floats or not, I think it's irrelevant... I think it's about understanding that this crime is on the increase … and we need to confront it whether that’s through technology or education and training or through other ideas," he said. 

Domestic violence victims fleeing abuse will soon be able to withdraw 10,000 dollars from their superannuation. 

Family and domestic violence will be added to the list of existing “compassionate ground rules” which grant access to super before retirement age. 

However Labor superannuation spokesman Stephen Jones said vulnerable women, particularly those experiencing domestic abuse, “should not be forced to choose between their safety and their financial futures”.