India developed the Feluda test, which uses Crispr gene-editing technology to detect CoVid-19. Scientists estimate it will show results in under an hour and cost about 500 rupees or 9.52 AUD. 

Researchers at the Delhi based CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, tested the kit on samples from 2,000 patients, including on CoVid-19 positive patients.

Labor has promised to establish a centre for disease control if they win at the next federal election.

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese said the economy depends on Australia’s response to future pandemics and a disease control centre would strengthen this preparedness.

An Adelaide based Anglican priest accused the church of discrimination after being denied permission to say mass and celebrate sacraments because of her marriage to her female partner.  

Gambling is at a record high after JobSeeker and JobKeeper payments continue to be spent on poker machines.

Since venues reopened, $293 million was spent in Queensland in July, with similar figures every month since. 

The result of the state election campaign, which begins today, will depend on trust in candidates, attitudes on public policy and plans for CoVid-19 recovery, according to Paul Williams, Senior Lecturer at Griffith University.

New Caledonia has voted against independence from France for a second time, after 10,000 votes separated the two sides in the referendum. 

Voter participation was four percent higher than the referendum of 2018.