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Queensland tourism industry cautiously excited over international border reopening

As Australia prepares to welcome double-vaccinated overseas visitors from February 21, Queensland venues dust off the deckchairs and buff the banisters in wary anticipation.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2022

Cultural issues one of the 'biggest cancers' in the Queensland government, says former state archivist

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk concedes "some things could have been done better" as former state archivist labels cultural issues as one of the "biggest cancers" in the Queensland government.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2022

Program to address Indigenous sleep health

Sleep coaches are being sent to Queensland communities to improve health among Indigenous Australians as part of a groundbreaking research project.

AAP · Feb 7, 2022

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Reds' COVID cases grow on Super Rugby eve

Tate McDermott and Hunter Paisami are the latest Queensland Reds to test positive for COVID-19, less than a fortnight out from their Super Rugby season opener.

AAP · Feb 7, 2022

Queensland records 19 COVID-19 deaths and 4,701 new cases as Check-in app removed for some businesses

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says Queensland is "coming down off the peak" of the Omicron wave, announcing the Check-in app will no longer be required at some businesses.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2022

Palliative care 'shortfall' in regional areas leaves the dying with limited end-of-life care options

No-one wants to talk about dying, but it's time we talked about end-of-life care and why it's so difficult to access, a palliative care group says.

ABC News · Feb 6, 2022

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ABC News · Feb 6, 2022

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ADF to support aged care sector as 46 Covid deaths nationally – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2022

Queensland health officials warn 'unboosted' grandparents most at risk as children return to school

Queensland children return to school after an extended summer break, but health officials say they're more concerned about another demographic — grandparents who haven't had their third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

ABC News · Feb 6, 2022

Palaszczuk resists broader integrity probe

Queensland's premier has admitted her response could have been better to interference claims by the state's former archivist and says a QC will now probe them.

AAP · Feb 6, 2022

Qld has 19 virus deaths, ditches check-ins

Queensland has recorded another 19 COVID-19 deaths and 4701 new cases as mandatory check-ins relax but proof of vaccination stays.

AAP · Feb 6, 2022

Qld govt resists calls for integrity probe

Queensland's deputy premier has rejected calls for a probe into government integrity, saying the crime watchdog provides enough oversight.

AAP · Feb 6, 2022

Queensland records another nine COVID-19 deaths, mostly in aged care, with lack of boosters to blame, says CHO

The state currently has 726 COVID-19 patients in hospital and 47 in ICU, but concerns about slow booster uptake continue.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2022

Qld says using ADF to evacuate aged care facilities ‘a last resort’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2022

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ABC News · Feb 5, 2022

Australian inventors have created breath tests for COVID-19 but you can't buy them yet

Non-intrusive coronavirus breath tests could be made in Australia and available in months but a developer says the government needs to buy them first.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2022

No obstacle too much as vision impaired Christopher McLeod-Barrett, 12, tackles first day of high school in rural Queensland

For most students, getting ready for high school means a new uniform and books. But for legally blind Christopher, this new phase of his life has been 18 months in the making.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2022

Queensland schools reopen tomorrow, with rules aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19's Omicron variant

Queensland state schools will return to classrooms tomorrow. Here's how that will work in the middle of an ongoing COVID-19 Omicron wave.

AAP · Feb 5, 2022

Qld aged deaths show boosters lag: Miles

Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles says the state's COVID-19 death figures are showing that not enough aged care residents have had a booster vaccine.

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AAP · Feb 5, 2022

Kuol fires Taipans to NBL derby win

NBL rookie of the year front runner Bul Kuol has fired eight three-pointers to power Cairns to a 102-94 Queensland derby road win over Brisbane.

AAP · Feb 5, 2022

First guests arrive at Qld quarantine camp

The first guests have settled in to the Queensland government's regional COVID-19 quarantine facility.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2022

Queensland government buys out grazier to secure 'The Lakes' for a massive new national park

A farm double the size of Moreton Island near Townsville has been bought by the state government, with a big chunk of US funding, after two years of negotiations with a grazier.

AAP · Feb 5, 2022

Deputy spurns Qld integrity 'pointscoring'

Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles has rejected reports of integrity concerns from his state government colleagues, saying a "lot of mud is being slung".

AAP · Feb 5, 2022

Qld reports a record 21 COVID-19 deaths

Another 21 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland, the most in a 24-hour period for the state which has recorded 8508 new cases.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2022

Queensland records deadliest day of the pandemic with 21 COVID-19 deaths and 8,508 new cases

Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says Queensland has recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic, with 21 people dying of COVID-19 as 8,508 new cases are confirmed in the latest reporting period.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2022

Retirees 'ready to go' on cruising holidays demand government lifts ban on vessels in Australian waters

Some Queensland retirees are demanding the federal government lifts a ban on vessels in Australian waters.

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