Qld Governor tests positive for Covid-19
Queensland’s Governor and former chief health officer Dr Jeannette Young has tested positive for Covid-19.
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The height of luxury has arrived this tropical Queensland island, where you can enjoy a “slice of luxury” on your holiday, if you’re prepared to foot the $28,000-a-night bill. See what’s included in the price.
Reason for egg shortage laid bare as gas bottles also run low
Frustrated shoppers have begun reporting major shortages of another household staple as retailers continue contending with devastating supply issues, while gas bottles are also becoming few and far between. This is why.
‘Catastrophic’: Rare third La Niña means more extreme rain, floods and cyclones
Despite the country already experiencing two consecutive summers of destructive wet weather and flooding, experts predict La Niña could be back for a third time – an event that has only happened twice since 1950.
‘I think the cat got out’: Residents face nervous wait after fierce house fire
A fierce blaze at a house north of Brisbane is under control, however the home’s residents now face a long wait to see if any of their belongings can be saved.
Hospital admissions spike amid state’s third Omicron wave
The state is now in the middle of the third wave of Omicron, with hospital admission figures spiking to the same number it was at during the peak of the second wave.
Revealed: Who qualifies for Covid-19 treatments at Qld pharmacies
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‘WTF Translink?’ Glitch bombards commuters with 60 notifications at once
A technical glitch caused Translink to bombard commuters with more than 60 early-morning app notifications at once, with commuters left scratching their heads.
Charges after man allegedly kidnapped, beaten and dumped 300km away
A man has allegedly been kidnapped, assaulted and left on the side of the road in a small southwest Queensland town after an ordeal that started just north of Brisbane. Four people have been charged.
‘Significant’ rain on way after chilly start to week
Residents in southern Queensland have woken up to a cold start to the week, with temperatures hitting zero degrees in some areas. And after a dry month, the Bureau of Meteorology warns of rain on the way.
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