Professionals refuse to live in the unlucky country
QUEENSLAND’S country towns are facing a health and education crisis with many communities unable to attract doctors, dentists, teachers, police officers and social workers.
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Hospital staff told to speak English or else
STAFF at a Queensland hospital have been warned they will be referred to human resources if they speak a foreign language while at work.
Horn: I’ll beat bullies for Dolly
THE tragic suicide of bullied schoolgirl Amy “Dolly” Everett has champion Brisbane boxer Jeff Horn fired up to take on a new kind of fight – and it’ll be one of his toughest yet.
Petition to shut down bullies’ favourite app
IN THE wake of “Dolly” Amy Jayne Everett’s death, a Queensland mum whose own 13-year-old daughter was encouraged to kill herself by “vile” online trolls is calling for the end of an anonymous posting app.
Family’s brave stand as they farewell precious girl
THE family of a 14-year-old girl who committed suicide after relentless bullying have paid tribute to the “caring, beautiful soul” who died trying to “escape the evil in this world”.
Couples celebrate same-sex marriage day
TODAY is the day — after an overwhelming Yes vote in last year’s postal survey, same-sex couples can legally marry in Australia. Here’s how Melburnians marked the day.
Another seasonal worker dies
A TONGAN man in Queensland with the government-run Seasonal Worker Program has become the 14th person to die while working on the controversial scheme.
Suburbs where you’re most likely to get a parking fine
BRISBANE drivers are being slugged with a parking fine every two minutes, in an unprecedented council crackdown over the past 18 months that has led to a 40 per cent spike in the number of tickets being issued.
Push for full inquiry into ‘national shame’
THE Opposition is stepping up pressure on Employment Minister Michaelia Cash after the “absolutely appalling” deaths of 12 seasonal farm workers in five years. But a group representing the Pacific Islanders say previous calls have fallen on deaf ears.
Town where bats blot out the sky
IT’S the Queensland town where flying foxes outnumber humans by over 20 to one. Now residents have reached the desperate stage.
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