The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

A Queensland clinic that specialises in treating anxiety is preparing to launch a program to help children overcome their fear of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Queensland Council of Social Service is pleading for help for charities to access protective equipment and rapid antigen tests, saying their members are spending millions to get supplies as well as dealing with a shortage of volunteers as the COVID-19 Omicron peak nears.

A veteran travel agent warns of a looming "supply crunch" as fewer agents struggle to meet the demand from the high number of people planning overseas holidays.

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Queensland experts brace for a double whammy of COVID-19 and flu as the weather cools down and after international borders reopened today, putting even more pressure on the state's stretched hospital system.

Clive Palmer, who is unvaccinated, has threatened legal action if this status disrupts his political campaign by his being barred from entering premises.

Madhavi Leuke Bandara from South Brisbane, Queensland in Australia, gave birth to her baby son in her car outside Mater Mothers' Hospital

The federal government has denied claims it requisitioned rapid antigen tests from Queensland, despite reaching a $26 million deal with a known supplier.

Western Australia has delayed any border reopening past February

Two of Australia's biggest retail groups have flagged pressure on the supply of RATs will ease from next week.