Entrepreneur Martin Zhang showcases farmed tiger prawns at inland aquaculture facility Martin Zhang is out to prove he can farm prawns anywhere in the world, starting with inland country Queensland. ABC News · Jul 21, 2022
Body recovered after man swept away by floodwaters in Nanango, low causes dangerous weather conditions across Queensland Swiftwater rescue crews are on the scene after flash flooding in Nanango and Kingaroy as an east coast low causes 6-metre waves and dangerous conditions in parts of Queensland. ABC News · Jul 21, 2022
Queensland hospital staff say 'fatigue is immense' amid COVID-19 patient load, while late cancer diagnoses follow delayed procedures Queensland hospitals are so overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, burnt-out health workers are taking leave to cope with pandemic stress, while ongoing elective surgery delays are starting to result in late cancer diagnoses, doctors warn. ABC News · Jul 21, 2022
Plea for Queensland to resume publishing vaccination status of Covid fatalities Experts say data could help convince public to get booster shots as state’s Covid hospitalisations reach record levels The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2022
Flight of fancy: Queensland mayors’ plans for self-flying taxis spark questions and criticism Air taxi company Wisk says it could fly passengers between Olympic venues if it receives necessary approvals The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2022
Dearden can lead Cowboys: Taumalolo North Queensland co-captain Jason Taumalolo says Tom Dearden's State of Origin experience could take his game to new heights heading into NRL finals. AAP · Jul 21, 2022
Queensland Premier urges people to wear masks indoors to limit spread of COVID-19, AMA says mandate needed Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says wearing masks indoors will help save lives, but neither she nor acting Chief Health Officer Peter Aitken are advocating a return to a full mask mandate. The AMA says mandates are "likely to be necessary" as recommendations alone don't change behaviour. ABC News · Jul 21, 2022
BOM urges Queensland residents to prepare for destructive winds and widespread rainfall in coming days Wild winds and dangerous surf warnings are in place for much of Queensland's coastline, as an east coast low develops in the Coral Sea. ABC News · Jul 21, 2022
Wild surf, erosion warning for east coast A powerful offshore weather system could bring dangerous surf conditions and coastal erosion to southern Queensland and northern NSW. AAP · Jul 20, 2022
Queensland doctors call for mass vaccination hubs to return as COVID peak looms Regional Queensland doctors are calling for the return of mass vaccination hubs across the state, to blunt the impact of rising COVID-19 numbers. ABC News · Jul 20, 2022
Councillor Paul Tully stands firm as pressure grows on Queensland government to reveal more about Ipswich Council spending Jailed former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale, and his travel associates — including current councillor Paul Tully — spent $250,000 on at least two overseas trips, but the taxpayer has never been shown that sum. ABC News · Jul 20, 2022
Family of Queensland woman killed by former partner call for national domestic violence database Calls come ahead of meeting of Australia’s ministers for women, where groups say a national register should be discussed The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022
Cultural awareness gaps, Qld DV probe told An inquiry into Queensland Police's response to domestic violence has heard there are cross-cultural gaps that need addressing in rural and remote communities. AAP · Jul 20, 2022
Warrington Wolves snap up Australia Test forward Josh McGuire on two year deal Prop McGuire, 32, joins Super League club next season on a two-year deal after an impressive NRL career which has seen him represent Queensland State of Origin and the Kangaroos Daily Mirror · Jul 20, 2022
AAP · Jul 20, 2022 Search fails to find missing Qld fishermen An extensive search of waters off far north Queensland has failed to locate three fishermen who have been missing for more than a week.
AAP · Jul 20, 2022 Sydney man jailed over $2 million fraud A Sydney businessman has been jailed after defrauding $2 million from a Queensland printing business through shell companies and false directorships.
ABC News · Jul 20, 2022 COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories Here's a quick wrap-up of today's COVID-19 statistics from each Australian jurisdiction.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022 Wild weather warning brings fears of coastal erosion for NSW and Queensland Forecast for heavy rain, damaging winds and hazardous swells comes as a cold snap grips south-east Australia
AAP · Jul 20, 2022 Dew preparing for huge Qld AFL derby Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has labelled Saturday's AFL match against Brisbane as the biggest Queensland derby in his time with the Suns.
ABC News · Jul 20, 2022 New QIMR Berghofer Sun-D trial to study sunscreen application impact on vitamin D deficiency A nationwide study investigating whether sunscreen application leads to vitamin D deficiency calls for more participants.
AAP · Jul 20, 2022 Calls for Qld councillor to pay back funds Queensland's deputy premier Steven Miles says Ipswich Councillor Paul Tully should consider paying public funds back after a lavish trip in 2012.
AAP · Jul 20, 2022 Qlders told to carry a mask but no mandate Queenslanders are being advised to carry a mask at all times as COVID case numbers stay high, while the AMA says a return to mandates must be considered.
AAP · Jul 20, 2022 Fake Qld doctor fined for bogus exemptions A Queensland woman has been hit with a $25,000 fine after pretending to be a medical doctor and issuing fake medical exemption certificates.
AAP · Jul 19, 2022 Wild weather warning for NSW, Qld More wild weather is on the way for parts of Queensland and NSW, with heavy rain, damaging winds and hazardous surf bringing the risk of coastal erosion.
ABC News · Jul 19, 2022 Queensland GP calls for sick leave policy overhaul, as medical certificates become a 'burden on the system' Depending where you work, the requirement for medical certificates for sick leave varies, but what does the law say, and what other options are there?