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North Queensland Health Network becomes fifth group to ditch pharmacy scope of practice trial

A fifth group has pulled its support for a controversial state government plan after concerns about a perceived conflict of interest were raised.

ABC News

What caused the ‘rain bomb’? How the unprecedented Queensland and NSW 2022 floods unfolded

The damage was much worse than predicted. So how did it come about, and how does it compare to the 2011 Brisbane disaster?

The Guardian - AU

Death toll rises to 10 as bodies found in Lismore and Glen Esk – as it happened

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The Loop: NSW's severe weather moves south, flood warnings still in place in Queensland and the 2021 Dress of the Year

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Queensland, NSW floods live updates: Deluge hits northern NSW, Queenslanders wait for waters to recede

NSW Health evacuates Ballina Hospital amid rising floodwater levels not seen in the region for 68 years. Look back on our blog.

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Queensland Premier defends BOM weather warnings ahead of south-east flood disaster that killed eight, inundated thousands of homes

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says there was little more the state government could have done to reduce the damage from the rain event, saying it was unpredictable.

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Just how bad could a big solar storm be in the internet age? And how would Australia be affected?

In 1859 a massive solar storm knocked out the telegraph, but back then there was no electricity or internet. So what would happen if a storm that big hit today?

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Two still missing in southeast Qld floods

Floodwaters in southeast Queensland won't fully recede for days with two men still missing after disappearing in the deluge on the weekend.

AAP

Don't go wading in flood water if you can help it. It's health a risk for humans – and dogs too

Floods are devastating communities in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales and have pushed emergency services to their limits.

The Conversation

‘Everything’s just gone’: Queenslanders piece their lives back together after the flood

Heartbroken Queenslands are now piecing their lives back together after floods washed through towns and cities around the southeast of the state.

The New Daily

Mice, frogs and beetles ride on snake’s back to escape Queensland floods

‘Hero’ reptile rescues creatures from drowning in tank as northeastern Australian state hit by heavy rainfall

The Independent UK

Qld's big wet plays havoc with Tszyu bout

Southeast Queensland's flooding emergency has forced organisers to change the date and venue of Nikita Tszyu's professional boxing debut.

AAP

Queensland floods: Eight killed as heavy rain brings ‘life-threatening’ flooding to Brisbane and Gold Coast

Queensland emergency services warned life-threatening flash flooding was occurring in parts of Gold Coast

Evening Standard

Eastern Australian states hit by major flooding after ‘rain bomb’ weather event

Eight dead and hundreds rescued from rooftops as rainfall exceeds annual averages in just a few days

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Drinking water can be a dangerous cocktail for people in flood areas

Parts of south east Queensland and northern NSW have been experiencing what has been called a “rain bomb”. Despite the heavy falls, south eastern Queenslanders in Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and the Lockyer Valley have been asked to conserve drinking water.

ABC News

The Loop: Eight dead in Queensland floods, Ukraine loses control of power station, the best bits from the 2022 SAG Awards

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Brisbane residents return to assess damage after thousands of south-east Queensland homes flood

Brisbane families returning to their flood-affected homes say the water levels rose hard and fast, and took many by surprise.

The Guardian - AU

Floods in Queensland and NSW: what we know about areas affected, and what’s likely to happen next

Eight people have died, more are missing and hundreds have been rescued as flooding hits Brisbane, Lismore, Murwillumbah and Grafton

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AAP

Qld rain affects Solomons WCQ preparations

Solomon Islands' national football team has lost a warm-up match for this month's Oceania World Cup qualifiers due to south-east Queensland's severe weather.

AAP

'Stinky rapist' kept in jail indefinitely

A Queensland man who bound and raped a 19-year-old in her home will remain in prison indefinitely, after a court intervened to stop his release.

The New Daily

Dutton’s donation drive draws uncharitable response

As severe flooding and its aftermath continues to devastate Queensland and northern NSW, Defence Minister Peter Dutton has happened on a novel way to help.

AAP

Reds' Super W coach steps down from role

Rama Chand has stepped down as Queensland Reds' Super W coach, just days out from the season opener against Western Force in Perth on Friday.

The New Daily

Qld death toll rises as ‘entirely unprecedented’ flooding causes crisis in NSW

Thousands of people have been ordered to leave their homes in northern NSW – with stark warnings that the flood disaster is about to get much worse.

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane flood: warning up to 15,000 properties could be inundated as river reaches peak

Eight people have died and three are still missing after heavy rain battered south-east Queensland

AAP

Qld records 3312 COVID-19 cases, one death

Queensland has reported 3312 COVID-19 cases and one death as the state prepares to scrap mask mandates in most indoor settings.

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