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Paradise started as a gold mining town and now lies beneath a dam of the same name

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

ABC News

'Needlephobia' program set to help kids prepare for their COVID-19 vaccination

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.

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RAT kits shortage hits Queensland's community services hard as COVID-19 Omicron peak nears

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.

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Queensland travel agent warns of staff shortages as quarantine-free travel opens

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.

ABC News

All the coronavirus news you need from around Australia — as it happened

Get up to speed on the latest coronavirus news from Saturday, January 22, 2022 — as it happened

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NSW records 30 deaths, Victoria 20, Qld 10, SA three and Tasmania one – as it happened

Australia to scrap PCR test requirement for international arrivals; Triple J counts down Hottest 100. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Queenslanders urged to get flu shot as authorities brace for season dealing with influenza and COVID-19

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.

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Cindy Wockner: With Clive Palmer taking another tilt at politics, we are in for quite a ride

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

The New Daily

Mum, 33, gives birth in car outside hospital as tearful husband catches newborn baby

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

Daily Mirror

Hunt doubles down on Qld rapid test claims

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

AAP

Australia reopening: Queensland to allow British students and working holidaymakers back in from this weekend

Western Australia has delayed any border reopening past February

The Independent UK

Queensland will have 'glut' of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests within weeks, Pharmacy Guild says

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

ABC News

Rapid test suppliers backtrack on claims of forced requisitions

Two rapid antigen test suppliers have walked back their claims that the government forcibly requisitioned their shipments destined for local businesses.

The New Daily

South-east Queensland mayors call for an end to the Queensland COVID check-in app

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate are questioning whether there's any point in checking in at certain venues anymore.

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Queensland records 13 COVID-19 deaths, 16,031 new cases and booster shot interval cut to three months

There are 855 people being treated in hospital for COVID symptoms, including 54 in an intensive care unit.

AAP

Qld cuts COVID-19 booster waiting time

Another 13 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland and the state has 16,031 new cases, as the waiting time for a third vaccine jab is cut to three months.

AAP

Claims of RAT requisition a 'scam': Hunt

Greg Hunt has blasted claims made by the Queensland government that rapid antigen tests were being requisitioned by the Commonwealth.

The Guardian - AU

Nation records highest death toll for the pandemic following grim two weeks of rising numbers – as it happened

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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.

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

‘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

AAP

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.

The Conversation

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

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…

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