Articles for Queensland State

Queensland to be first state to offer free testing for pregnant women for Rhesus D Haemolytic Disease
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Queensland to be first state to offer free testing for pregnant women for Rhesus D Haemolytic Disease

ABC  

Pregnant women in Queensland whose babies are at risk of a condition that can lead to serious complications such as stillbirth will receive free blood testing to help prevent the disease. The test detects whether a woman's unborn baby has a protein on their red blood cells known as rhesus D. Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said the free tests …

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The murder of Betty Shanks has haunted Brisbane for decades. After 72 years, it still remains unsolved
3 months ago

The murder of Betty Shanks has haunted Brisbane for decades. After 72 years, it still remains unsolved

ABC  

On a spring Friday night in Brisbane on September 19, 1952, an off-duty police officer heard two piercing screams. Mr Sim said Betty's work ethic was "unusual for the time." Mr Sim said he was confident the person who killed Betty was a local, but believed it was a case of "wrong place, wrong time" or mistaken identity. "This was …

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Bruce Highway crashes on notorious stretch drives truckies to reconsider driving at night
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruce Highway crashes on notorious stretch drives truckies to reconsider driving at night

ABC  

Truck drivers may be forced to up-end their schedules to avoid night-time travel in response to serious crashes on the Bruce Highway, the Queensland Trucking Association warns. Mr Mahon said the highway was "in a disgraceful state" and desperately needed major upgrades and investment. "You get on that Bruce Highway going north it is atrocious, and sometimes you think you're …

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Pumped hydro's future uncertain in Queensland ahead of looming budget and state election
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pumped hydro's future uncertain in Queensland ahead of looming budget and state election

ABC  

In short: The LNP in Queensland has accused the government of not being "fair dinkum" in its pumped hydro proposal. The Queensland government has not been "fair dinkum" with the public on its ambitious pumped hydro plans, the state opposition says. David Crisafulli says the government hasn't been "fair dinkum" in its handling of pumped hydro. "There'll be further investment …

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Queensland's health minister during the Covid pandemic Yvette D'Ath announces her resignation from politics at next election
10 months ago

Queensland's health minister during the Covid pandemic Yvette D'Ath announces her resignation from politics at next election

Daily Mail  

Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath will quit politics, saying she will not contest the next state election. The Redcliffe MP will continue in her role until the October poll before drawing the curtain on a political career spanning almost 20 years Ms D'Ath said the time was right to walk away, after serving as the federal Labor member for Petrie, from …

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He was Annastacia Palaszczuk's right hand man for years. As premier, Steven Miles is out to do it his way
1 year ago

He was Annastacia Palaszczuk's right hand man for years. As premier, Steven Miles is out to do it his way

ABC  

Annastacia Palaszczuk became a national figure during the COVID pandemic, reaching a level of recognition not experienced by many other premiers. By her side during the daily COVID updates was her deputy and health minister Steven Miles, who became known as the Palaszczuk government's attack dog. Keen to make his mark Now he's the new Queensland premier, taking over yesterday …

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South-east Queensland is growing up — literally. But can the government's housing plan get past our 'fear of density'?
1 year, 4 months ago

South-east Queensland is growing up — literally. But can the government's housing plan get past our 'fear of density'?

ABC  

South-east Queensland is growing up. The state has a housing and affordability crisis, and a projected population of 6 million in the next two decades — but is high density living the answer, and can the South East Queensland Regional Plan push past what urban planner Dorina Pojani calls Australia's "pathological fear of density"? "If there's not a developer there …

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Brisbane Olympics leader marks one year in long run up to 2032
1 year, 8 months ago

Brisbane Olympics leader marks one year in long run up to 2032

The Hindu  

In the 12 months since his appointment as the inaugural president of the organizing committee for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, Andrew Liveris has refined his vision of what the Summer Games will look like in nine years. As well as helping establish a board containing 22 people, including stakeholders from three tiers of government, and recruiting CEO Cindy Hook, Liveris …

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Paul Green, former Queensland State of Origin coach and rugby league star, dies aged 49
2 years, 4 months ago

Paul Green, former Queensland State of Origin coach and rugby league star, dies aged 49

ABC  

Former Queensland State of Origin coach and rugby league star Paul Green has died aged 49. Key points: His family are "devastated", saying they had lost a "devoted husband, loving father and wonderful brother and son" Players and NRL clubs have paid tribute to Green, who spent a decade playing at the top level He has been remembered as a …

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Queensland nears record COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths with latest peak likely weeks away
2 years, 5 months ago

Queensland nears record COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths with latest peak likely weeks away

ABC  

With the peak of Queensland's latest COVID wave still weeks away, there are concerns several big events have the potential to become "superspreaders" putting further strain on the state's already stretched health system. Key points: Queensland recorded near-record COVID-19 deaths and hospitalisations today Doctors warn there is a high risk of "super spreader" events Ventilation in schools deemed "absolutely crucial" …

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Flood-ravaged Queensland set to be included in federal government's emergency declaration, despite earlier refusal
2 years, 9 months ago

Flood-ravaged Queensland set to be included in federal government's emergency declaration, despite earlier refusal

ABC  

Queensland is set to be included in the federal government's state of emergency declaration of the flood disaster, despite Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's earlier refusal of the offer. Key points: The Prime Minister says 5,748 ADF personnel were deployed in flood-hit areas He said Queensland would be included in the national emergency declaration Ms Palaszczuk initially rejected the offer saying the …

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The end of Queensland's Omicron COVID wave in sight as state records nine more deaths
2 years, 10 months ago

The end of Queensland's Omicron COVID wave in sight as state records nine more deaths

ABC  

A further nine people have died of COVID in Queensland, including six people who were in residential aged care. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said …

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Paradise started as a gold mining town and now lies beneath a dam of the same name
2 years, 11 months ago

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

ABC  

One of Queensland's most controversial structures, Paradise Dam, hides a history of a gold mining ghost town few people know about. Key points: A gold mining ghost town was submerged when Paradise Dam was constructed The town of Paradise was established after gold was discovered in 1889 The Queensland government has announced that the controversial dam wall will be restored …

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Queensland records 13 COVID-19 deaths, 16,031 new cases and booster shot interval cut to three months
2 years, 11 months ago

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

ABC  

Queensland has recorded 13 new COVID-19 deaths as the state changes rules to make boosters available sooner. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said booster shots …

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Hundreds of archived photos show places and faces of Queensland life in the 1990s
2 years, 11 months ago

Hundreds of archived photos show places and faces of Queensland life in the 1990s

ABC  

It was the era when computers were cumbersome, the internet an innovation and mobile phones resembled bricks. Loading "They were documenting what they were doing and how they were building Queensland," senior archivist Julanne Neal said. Senior archivist Julanne Neal says the photos show "how they were building Queensland". "You get some of the lovely outback towns and they've actually …

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What will fully vaccinated travellers need to do to enter Queensland?
3 years, 1 month ago

What will fully vaccinated travellers need to do to enter Queensland?

ABC  

In 15 days, Queensland will move one step closer to reopening its borders to interstate COVID-19 hotspots. "I get that there's going to be thousands and thousands of cars going back and across the border every single day once we hit that 80 per cent mark, so we want to make sure the cars can flow. No date has been …

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Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia offered FREE holiday vouchers to visit Tasmania
3 years, 2 months ago

Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia offered FREE holiday vouchers to visit Tasmania

Daily Mail  

Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia residents are being offered holiday vouchers to use in Tasmania as the island state looks to boost tourism numbers. Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia residents are being offered holiday vouchers to use in Tasmania as the island state looks to boost tourism numbers The Tasmanian government says the $3 million program will likely …

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Tasmania gets territorial over Ariarne Titmus, a true island state Olympic champion
3 years, 4 months ago

Tasmania gets territorial over Ariarne Titmus, a true island state Olympic champion

ABC  

As Australia celebrates Olympic golden girl Ariarne Titmus, Tasmanians have gently reminded whoever will listen that the swimmer hails from the island state. Key points: Tasmanians are keen for it to be known Ariarne Titmus hails from the island state The Olympic champion was born in Launceston, in case you were unaware Suggestions have been raised to rename Launceston pool …

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Thousands rally in Brisbane against lockdowns and masks as the state records no new cases
3 years, 5 months ago

Thousands rally in Brisbane against lockdowns and masks as the state records no new cases

ABC  

Thousands of people have rallied against COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccinations in Brisbane. "Under current restrictions, persons outdoors are not required to wear or carry a mask as long as physical distancing is maintained," a police spokesperson said in a statement. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per …

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Jackie O loses it on live radio over a listener's ridiculous quiz answer
3 years, 6 months ago

Jackie O loses it on live radio over a listener's ridiculous quiz answer

Daily Mail  

We've all yelled at our TV set when a game show contestant offers a ridiculously absurd answer to an easy question - but one Aussie's response may take the cake. A woman named Rebecca came up with a bizarre answer to a question about the State of Origin series on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Tuesday. During the …

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Does the Palaszczuk government have a problem with details?
3 years, 7 months ago

Does the Palaszczuk government have a problem with details?

ABC  

It was an announcement that was always going to grab attention — would you like to be paid $1,500 to move to Queensland's beautiful tropics? Birdsville pub manager Ben Fullagar told the ABC the Work in Paradise program needed to ensure people who receive the $1,500 actually stayed in the job and don't just pocket the cash and run. A …

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What are the coronavirus travel restrictions around Australia as Easter approaches?
3 years, 8 months ago

What are the coronavirus travel restrictions around Australia as Easter approaches?

ABC  

State health departments and hopeful travellers are watching the coronavirus situation in Brisbane closely. The Victorian Health Department says it is using data from travel permits to contact people who have entered the state from Brisbane or Moreton Bay since March 12 and advise them of the obligations to isolate and be tested. While the state government's website still lists …

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Strawberry prices could rise as farmers reduce crops amid COVID-19 labour shortage
3 years, 9 months ago

Strawberry prices could rise as farmers reduce crops amid COVID-19 labour shortage

ABC  

Farmers are slashing the size of strawberry crops or not planting at all out of fear fruit will rot on the ground amid a picker shortage that is expected to jack up prices at the supermarket. Key points: About 7,000 people are needed to harvest Queensland's strawberry crop this winter COVID-19 travel restrictions have resulted in a major shortfall of …

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Queensland government to review sexual consent education in independent and state schools
3 years, 9 months ago

Queensland government to review sexual consent education in independent and state schools

ABC  

The Palaszczuk government will review sexual education in Queensland schools to examine whether consent and reporting is being adequately addressed. Key points: The Palaszczuk government will review the Queensland and national curriculum to ensure sexual consent and reporting is adequately being addressed The Education Department will work across non-government and state school sectors and communities to ensure sexual education is …

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