‘The biggest public health threat of our times’
Experts say instances of self harm linked to social media use are at virus epidemic levels, labelling it “the biggest public health threat of our times”.
Coronavirus
Vaccination rates a sad casualty of Covid
The chaotic years of Covid are receding rapidly, but the latest legacy is the rise of ‘vaccine fatigue’ and it’s putting our children at risk, writes the Editor.
Truth is out there: Qld’s incredible disappearing Covid advice
In spite of all the meetings and advice from all the experts on Covid-19, it seems that nobody ever thought to write anything down, writes Mike O’Connor.
Nothing to see here: Petition seeks non-existent pandemic advice
Health advice underpinning Queensland’s controversial Covid-19 lockdown rules and vaccination mandates won’t be released by the government – because a conclusive document doesn’t exist.
World first: Qld scientists developing protection plan for next pandemic
In the pioneering study, the Queensland researchers will examine tissue samples from the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic to protect the state from death in the next pandemic.
Sacked cops fighting to get jobs back after Covid jab ruling
Police officers sacked after refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccination during the height of the pandemic say they have been left in limbo as they battle to get their jobs back.
Queensland’s suspended Covid cops: Where are they now?
Police sacked for not complying with Covid-19 vaccine mandates have taken their cases to court, asked to be reinstated or in some cases are back at work.
‘No business interfering’: Withering take-down of CHO’s Covid critics
Supporters have sprung to the defence of Queensland’s chief health officer, penning a letter to the Premier amid calls for the CHO’s sacking.
Surprise effects of tough pandemic restrictions on pregnancies
New research has found some positives for pregnant women during the pandemic, despite tough restrictions.
Unprecedented calls to sack CHO over bombshell claims of ‘let it rip’ Covid approach
The Health Minister is backing CHO John Gerrard, as a collection of respected professionals call for his sacking, amid claims his office adopted an “unscientific” approach to the Covid pandemic.
Qld schooling overhaul: What it means for you
Queensland’s schooling laws will be overhauled – this is what it all means.
New blow for sacked Covid-mandate-defying nurses
Queensland nurses who were sacked for defying the Covid-19 mandate have been dealt a cruel blow by the Health Minister, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling that the mandate was “unlawful”.
‘No directive’: Top bureaucrat’s message to every Qld hospital over Covid mandate
Queensland Health’s director-general has written to every hospital and health service in the state declaring there is no directive to not re-employ staff who refused the Covid-19 vaccine.
‘It was heartbreaking’: Sacked teachers look to share in Covid compo
Teachers sacked for refusing to get Covid-19 vaccines are hopeful of receiving their own compensation after this week’s landmark court ruling in favour of police and ambulance officers.
Editor’s view: Vaccine ruling means it’s time to get back to work
The state government should accept this court decision for what it is, and take the opportunity to re-energise our public sector, writes the editor.
Inside story: Clive Palmer, Katarina Carroll and $3m war on public service Covid mandates
This is how Clive Palmer brought down Queensland’s controversial – now “unlawful” – Covid mandates, creating a potential firestorm for thousands of public servants.
Q&A: Where to from here? How does it affect me?
The Supreme Court’s decision that mandatory vaccination orders against dozens of police and health workers were unlawful has raised a lot of questions for workers. Here, we answer them.
CHO’s personal touch in move to fight hospital Covid infections
The chief health officer will visit every state hospital to assess Covid-19 safety protocols following pressure from doctors who claim patients are dying due to ward transmission.
What are the symptoms? What are the rules? New Covid strain explained
The Covid threat that emerged before Christmas doesn’t appear to be going anywhere in Queensland. ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Keep them home: Top doctor’s back-to-school warning
Queensland’s top doctor has issued a warning as children prepare to return to school next week, with a wave of respiratory illnesses putting one group of students at particular risk.
Qld’s Covid-smashed aged care centres revealed as major failure exposed
Queensland’s worst hit aged care centres have been revealed as a Covid tsunami smashes the state, with a major failure exposing only a tiny segment of the population is protected.
Freak Covid wave hits Qld, hundreds in hospital as two new variants collide
Hundreds of Queenslanders are in hospital with Covid-19 with a double whammy of two sub-variants crossing paths.
Covid cases surge in NSW as 2023 death toll revealed
Covid cases are on the rise in NSW, and the true toll of the virus this year has been revealed, with almost 4000 Australians dying from the virus in 2023.
Debt collectors called in as state chases $40m in unpaid quarantine bills
Queensland Health is still chasing tens of millions of dollars worth of unpaid hotel quarantine bills. See the state-by-state breakdown of debts owed here.
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