In detail: What ‘net zero’ deal means for you
A number of Queensland cities are set to capitalise on the federal government’s plan to hit net zero emissions by 2050. Here’s what it means for you.
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Why Covid positive Gympie truckie has not sparked exposure scare
Queensland Health has responded to questions around a Gympie truck driver who has tested positive in New South Wales, and why no potential exposure sites have been declared in the Gympie region.
Unvaxxed teen linked to worrying new border cluster
Queensland has recorded two new local Covid cases, including an unvaccinated 17-year-old on the Gold Coast linked to linked to a worrying new cluster at Tweed Heads.
Revealed: Areas lagging despite 27K jab uptake in vax blitz
Despite latest data shows a regional vaccine blitz has bumped vaccination rates in key towns, two in every three council areas are still lagging behind the state average on Covid-19 protection. FIND OUT WHERE
Whingers, watchdog and outback council’s $200k defence
Complaints lodged with the council watchdog should cost $200 each to deter whingers under a proposal to be debated this week.
Taxi licence holders’ last chance for compo after dreams shattered
A last ditch bid to secure compo for local taxi licence holders is underway, with political heavyweights Bob Katter and Pauline Hanson vowing to pile the pressure on the state government.
Motorbike rider’s $300k pothole payout a ‘dangerous precedent’
Councils fear they may have to permanently lower speed limits or close roads to avoid being sued after a motorcyclist who hit a pothole and crashed secured a six-figure payout in court.
Shock jab rate set to make Queensland a no fly zone
Queensland’s vaccination rate is lagging so far behind the rest of the country there are fears international travel to the state could be delayed. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Nationals agree to support net zero 2050 plan
The Nationals have backed Scott Morrison’s net zero 2050 plan, with the condition that safeguards for regional communities and jobs remain in place.
Nats deputy plays down nuclear being net zero sticking point
As the nationals meet to discuss net zero, deputy leader David Littleproud has all but ruled out that a domestic nuclear power industry is the key feature of his party’s deal to get the PM’s plan over the line.
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