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COVID updates: WA Premier says border decision right call for the state — As it happened

WA Premier Mark McGowan acknowledges his decision to keep WA's borders shut "upsets some people", but says it's the right call.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2022

Man fired by Big 4 Strahan for being 'too fat' urges others to know their rights

Hamish Griffin and his family packed up their lives in Queensland and moved to Tasmania. On the first day of his new job, Mr Griffin was sacked because of his weight.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2022

COVID-19 wave peak in Queensland to coincide with Australia Day public holiday – what does that mean for events?

Australia Day celebrations across Queensland are being cancelled, changed or scaled back as the state heads towards the peak of its COVID-19 Omicron wave expected later this month.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2022

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‘Unpalletable’: Scott Morrison hits reverse on plan to allow under-18s to drive forklifts

Prime minister’s proposal was labelled a ‘brain fart’ and rejected by all states and territories at national cabinet

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2022

Qld test claims 'categorically untrue': PM

Scott Morrison says rapid antigen suppliers claiming that kits ordered by Queensland have been redirected by the Commonwealth are not telling the truth.

AAP · Jan 20, 2022

Queensland's 'Path to Treaty' has some lessons for the rest of Australia

After decades of calls, a patchwork of treaty processes are being developed across Australia. However, without a history of treaty-making or treaty law in Australia, serious questions arise about the best approach.

The Conversation · Jan 20, 2022

Schools can expect a year of disruption. Here are 7 ways they can help support the well-being of students and staff

There’s just over a week to go before term one starts across the country – except in Queensland which has pushed back the start of the school year. We are yet to see states and territory plans for how to open schools safely, and to minimise the inevitable Omicron-induced teacher…

The Conversation · Jan 20, 2022

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Scott Morrison proposal to allow under-18s to drive forklifts catches states by surprise

Victoria, NSW and Queensland say there are no plans to lower age, which PM had said was among proposals to ease supply chain workforce shortages

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2022

Queensland records nine COVID-19 deaths, 16,812 new cases and plans for Wellcamp quarantine facility announced

There are 850 people in hospital being treated for the virus, including 48 in an intensive care unit.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2022

Ex Qld mayor's misconduct charges dropped

A former Queensland mayor has had two misconduct in public office charges dropped after prosecutors offered no evidence part way through a committal hearing.

AAP · Jan 19, 2022

Qld reports 9 virus deaths, 16,812 cases

Queensland has recorded another nine COVID-19 deaths, including that of an 18-year-old with "significant" underlying health issues.

AAP · Jan 19, 2022

Albanese stakes out Coalition seats in Queensland as Morrison zeroes in on NSW ahead of election

Guardian Australia analysis of leaders’ visits since early December shows Labor focused on clawing back ground in northern seats

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2022

Gold Coast businesses hail 'huge' return of quarantine-free international travel to Queensland

Simon Craft saw the number of international students at his school plummet from 300 to zero and says the return of quarantine-free travel this Saturday is "absolutely huge".

ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

Queensland schools 'preparing for the worst' amid concerns of teacher shortage

Schools are considering combining classes and using relief teachers as they plan for widespread Omicron absentees.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2022

60 Covid deaths nationally as PM says rapid antigen tests not being stockpiled – as it happened

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ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

COVID-19 outbreak fuels shortage of disability carers leaving vulnerable Queenslanders 'with very few other options'

Matt McCracken, who is a tetraplegic, is vulnerable if he is home without a carer, but finding one is now a dire problem for many people with disabilities as the Omicron outbreak spreads.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

Vigil held at Charlise Mutten's school as murder probe continues in Sydney

About 100 people gather to grieve at Charlise Mutten's primary school, near the NSW-Queensland border, as a murder investigation continues after the nine-year-old's body was found in a barrel earlier this week.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 19, 2022

Expired 2L Carton Of Full Cream Milk Clive Palmer Is Aiming For A Political Comeback This Year

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AAP · Jan 19, 2022

LNP calls for action at SEQ hospital

Queensland's Opposition leader says he has received "deeply concerning" feedback about a hospital in the state's southeast and has called for action.

AAP · Jan 19, 2022

Time for families to reunite: Qld Premier

The Queensland premier says it is time for families to reunite, with restrictions for fully vaccinated international travellers to be lifted this weekend.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

Queensland has changed its COVID-19 rules for international arrivals. Here's what you need to know

International travel into and out of Queensland has got a lot easier.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

Queensland unit dwellers could be barred from smoking on balconies after landmark decision

A Gold Coast unit owner has been banned from smoking on her balcony and the decision could impact all apartment dwellers, industry experts say.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

Cloncurry Shire Mayor Greg Campbell guilty of misconduct says unclear rules to blame

Incomprehensible processes make it easy for councillors to break the rules, according to north-west Queensland Mayor Greg Campbell who has been found guilty of misconduct.

AAP · Jan 19, 2022

Queensland, NSW can February Origin camps

Queensland and NSW have cancelled pre-Origin camps scheduled for next month due to the "current COVID volatile environment".

AAP · Jan 19, 2022

Qld to open final border amid outbreak

Twice-vaccinated international travellers can fly into Queensland without quarantine from Saturday as the state records 11 COVID-19 deaths and 19,932 new cases.

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