Why more kids are being removed from parents
As child safety advocates call for a change to care arrangements, new data reveals that almost half of the Queensland children who come to the attention of the state have on shocking thing in common.
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‘Stop picking fights’ Health Minister slams PM for ‘appalling attacks’ on Qld
Queensland has recorded no new cases of Covid in the past 24 hours after a record day of vaccinations, as the Health Minister slams the Morrison government for its “constant” and “appalling” attacks. WATCH LIVE
‘Delta is coming’: Premier’s plea as she warns outbreak inevitable
The Premier has issued a plea for Queenslanders to get vaccinated as she warned Delta was a “clear and present danger” and an outbreak was inevitable. It comes after no new Covid cases overnight.
Most Covid-exposed revealed: Vax rates for every Qld area
New data has revealed the pockets of Queensland with exceptionally low Covid vaccination rates, exposing communities to the dire impacts of the virus. SEE THE FULL LIST
‘Get the jab now’: Premier warns window of opportunity will close
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has warned Queenslanders to make the most of this golden opportunity to get vaccinated, as new Pfizer stocks arrive and the state enjoys another day of no locally acquired cases. But time is running out.
Four high-risk Covid contacts still missing as lockdown risk ‘easing’
Queensland has recorded no new local cases of Covid in the past 24 hours, while authorities continue to work frantically to track down visitors to a high-risk venue.
Ex-LNP candidate’s family of 11 escape luxury house inferno
The family of a former LNP Senate candidate has escaped a raging fire that destroyed their luxury home at Wynnum on Friday.
‘Where’s the humanity Premier?’: Desperate pleas of 24 families locked out of Qld
Memphis Francis is one of the lucky ones. There are still hundreds of Queenslanders locked out of their home. These 24 letters are just a few of the heartbreaking stories of neglect.
‘Indescribable grief’: Jessica Watson reveals death of long-term partner
Around-the-world sailor Jessica Watson has revealed the heartbreaking news that her long-term partner has died following a catastrophic stroke, saying they “simply loved each other” and how their world centred on “messing about on boats”.
Security guard may be left blind after eye ruptured in horror attack
A young father-to-be could be permanently blind and will have to learn to walk again after being chased down and struck in the head following a late-night assault outside his workplace.
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