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The state opposition is demanding Deputy Premier Steven Miles apologise to ‘hero’ GPs after he suggested they were making Queensland’s hospital crisis worse.
‘Smashed’: Deputy Premier addresses FNQ health crisis
The Deputy Premier visited Cairns to announce QLD’s commitment to the Cairns Marine Precinct but found himself fielding more questions about a looming health crisis.
Hospitals at flashpoint: What you can do to ease the pressure
With the state’s hospital crisis to get worse before it gets better, the Government has issued an urgent plea to Queenslanders.
‘Flat out’ GPs hit back at blame for Queensland health crisis
Queensland GPs have blasted Deputy Premier Steven Miles for blaming them for Queensland’s overstretched hospital system.
‘Everyone’s problem’: Free flu shot demand as horror season looms
The worst flu season in a decade is set to add pressure to Queensland’s struggling health system, with Yvette D’Ath asking the federal government to subsidise or make flu shots free for more Australians.
‘Missing things in the chaos’: True extent of ‘dangerous’ health crisis
Exhausted frontline workers have spoken out about the health crisis gripping Queensland, claiming struggling hospitals are in the “worst state” they’ve ever seen. VOTE IN THE POLL
Patients treated in tents, surgery postponed amid health crisis
Some elective surgery has been postponed and tents are being used to treat patients outside emergency departments as hospital workers grapple with some of their busiest days in history.
Radical changes to ‘reshape’ Qld’s justice system
More people charged with criminal offences could be diverted out of the court system before they’re found guilty under a groundbreaking review of Queensland’s Magistrates courts.
Revealed: Taxpayers forking out $88m for suspended public servants
Hundreds of Queensland public servants are on paid leave while being investigated for serious allegations, newly released figures show. SEE THE DATA
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