The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Australia reported 64 deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday, as the most populous state, New South Wales (NSW), said the Omicron COVID-19 variant would not delay the start of the school year.

Queensland has recorded another 10 COVID-19 deaths and 15,050 cases as the first international flight arrives after quarantine requirements were relaxed..

Queensland records 10 new COVID-19 deaths and has 884 people in hospital being treated for symptoms, with international borders now open for fully vaccinated travellers to come to into the state without having to quarantine.

One of Queensland's most controversial structures, Paradise Dam, hides a history of a late-1800s gold mining town few people know about.

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.