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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

ABC News

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.

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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

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

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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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

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.

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

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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