A former facebook data scientist has told U.S. lawmakers that the social media giant urgently needs to be regulated.
Nationals MP Paul Toole will be the next Deputy Premier of New South Wales.
Queensland has not detected any new coronavirus cases but authorities are warning the Delta variant is likely to spread in the community.
Mortgage rates are near their lowest in history but those applying for new loans will have to assure their bank that they can pay a higher rate when they inevitably rise.