Forty five per cent of Americans do not believe democracy is functioning properly according to an Associated Press poll.

The poll reflects a mistrust in political processes that was a hallmark of the 2020 presidential election.

Palestinian leaders are meeting in Cairo today to discuss the occupied territories’ first elections in fifteen years.

President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah will negotiate with Hamas and twelve other political groups to plan against interference and assure the safety of voters in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem.

Three new directors, including the chair have been appointed to the inaugural Agricultural Innovation Australia board

The directors bring experience from across government, private and industry sectors.

Only 22% of the three hundred million dollar grant assistance scheme to rebuild after floods has been claimed by North Queensland farmers.

With an estimated 850 sheep and cattle properties eligible to apply for the money, the grants deadline is now being extended. 

The Palaszczuk Government’s move to increase regulation to farming near the Great Barrier Reef crushes plans of sugarcane growers.

Growers say the proposed new rules are unnecessary.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced this morning courts will be allowed to fit repeat-offending minors on bail with GPS trackers. 

Hackers in Florida have attempted to break into a water treatment facility and poison the water supply.

They increased the amount of sodium hydroxide in the water through a software program which regulates the chemicals. 

Germany, Sweden and Poland are expelling three Russian diplomats from their respective countries in coordinated retaliation for identical measures taken by the Russians earlier this week. 

Russia expelled the EU diplomats after they allegedly participated in anti-Kremlin protests currently sweeping the country.