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First monkeypox case detected in Queensland

July 11, 2022 6:48 pm

Health authorities have detected the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Queensland. The public health risk is considered very...

Queensland drops some of its remaining COVID-19 vax restrictions

June 24, 2022 3:40 pm

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements will be removed for visitors to residential aged care facilities, disability accommodation and prisons. Premier Annastacia...

Queensland tourism tax proposed in bid to raise revenue for industry

June 23, 2022 10:21 am

Travellers would be slugged a tourism tax/levy to visit some of Queensland’s most popular natural attractions under a new plan...

Health the big winner in Qld State Budget with record $23 billion spend

June 21, 2022 5:22 pm

A record $23.6 billion investment in health is the centrepiece of Queensland’s State Budget handed down by Treasurer Cameron Dick....

New e-scooter laws coming into effect from November 1

June 13, 2022 10:10 am

Mandatory bells and 12 km/h speed limits on footpaths are part of new e-scooter laws the Queensland Government will implement...

Fears for farmers as lettuce prices skyrocket amid shortage

June 8, 2022 2:23 pm

Lockyer Valley lettuce farmers are in dire need of a multi-pronged financial package to help them survive while consumers can...

Biloela’s Murugappan family flying home to Queensland

June 8, 2022 10:37 am

After 1200 days in detention limbo, Biloela’s Murugappan family are finally on their way home. Priya and Nades and their...

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