Third-wave mandate: What WFH order would look like for Qld
Queensland industry leaders say a work-from-home order would be catastrophic and are pleading with the state government “don’t take a step backwards”. VOTE IN OUR POLL
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Aussies urged to WFH as Covid, masks return to QPAC amid case surge
As the federal government claims there is ‘no room’ in the budget to keep Covid-19 support payments going it has urged Aussies to work from home as cases soar nationwide. Queensland is yet to issue a WFH request, but QPAC is among the first to bring back mask mandates.
Qld monkeypox case confirmed as risk of spread explained
Queensland’s first confirmed case of monkeypox has been detected, with the positive case now self-isolating in Brisbane.
‘Cruise from hell’: Angry passengers in the dark over ship’s 100 Covid cases
A cruise ship currently docked in Brisbane should have more rigorously tested those aboard for Covid before departing, says one of its passengers who fears she is a positive case.
Aussies trial world-first at-home IVF hormone testing
A study is under way to select 25 Australian women to trial world-first IVF technology at home that could ease stress levels for regional women.
Former MP reveals cancer diagnosis
Former Currumbin MP Jann Stuckey has revealed her cancer diagnosis two years after resigning from politics.
Cheap bananas, $12 lettuce: Too much of some fruit and vegies, not enough of others
As supermarkets try to balance chronic shortages of some items and oversupply of others, some consumers are taking matters into their own hands with “disappointing” shopping tactics. See what’s in stock and what isn’t.
New code to protect homes from floods, make insurance cheaper
The state government has released sweeping changes to new building guidelines for flood-affected homes which industry experts say is a “great” step forward in protecting Queenslanders from devastating natural disasters.
‘Evading immunity’: Masks back on cards as Covid wave spikes
Queenslanders are being warned to prepare for Covid infection to be ‘very common’ as Omicron sub-variants ‘evade immunity’, triggering a fresh wave with masks back on the cards.
South East braces for ‘significant’ weekend rain
South East Queensland is bracing for a wet weekend following a night of “significant” rain for the season, with areas in the path of two major rain bands.
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