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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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".

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

Sure thing, chucklefuck.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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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Queensland records 11 COVID deaths, 19,932 new cases and date for quarantine-free international travel set

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the elimination of quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers allows families to reunite and people to plan overseas holidays.

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Covid case surge continues as 67 deaths recorded nationally – as it happened

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COVID updates: All the coronavirus news you need in the one place — as it happened

A number of states including NSW, Victoria and South Australia have reduced the interval between getting the second dose of COVID vaccinations and receiving a booster shot.

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Family of youngest Queenslander to die with COVID-19 lodges formal complaint about treatment at Redcliffe Hospital

Lachlan Moore, who was born with the neurodevelopmental condition Angelman syndrome, cerebral palsy and epilepsy, was found dead in bed earlier this month, hours after being sent home from the Redcliffe Hospital, north of Brisbane.

The Guardian - AU

School starts in two weeks – here’s what we know about Covid safety plans for Australian students

Will there be access to rapid tests? What isolation rules will apply for students and teachers? How will staff shortages be dealt with? We answer your key questions

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Private hospital staff diverted to public system as Omicron wave results in Australia’s deadliest Covid day

Seventy-seven deaths have been reported across the country, with 36 in NSW, 22 in Victoria and 16 in Queensland

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Qld health minister blasts PM over RAT ad

The Queensland health minister says it is "absolutely appalling" that federal government ads are spruiking free rapid antigen tests at state clinics.

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