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A healthcare staffer who says she is being driven from her town by youth crime has warned of a safety "time bomb" awaiting international arrivals heading to the Kimberley on work visas. Key points: Crime rates spark safety concerns for international workers arriving in the region on migration visas East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce says crime is far worse in …
Queensland's tourist destinations are enjoying "relatively strong" demand this holiday season, but as COVID-19 cases rise, testing requirements and isolation rules are crippling thousands of businesses, industry leaders say. Key points: More than 666,000 applications have been processed to enter Queensland from hotspots since December 13 As daily cases surge past 10,000 in Queensland, businesses are facing chronic staff shortages, …
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg shovelled $200 million into a national soil strategy and promised at least $630 million to improve aged care in rural and remote communities, in a largely positive budget for regional and rural Australians. Key points: $200 million is allocated for the National Soil Strategy, including rebates for farmers who provide soil data Aged care in rural Australia …
