AT least a million Queenslanders, including pensioners and carers, are set to receive the largest boost to their welfare payments in decades later this month amid skyrocketing inflation, the government has announced.

MORE than a third of Brisbane’s flood-damaged ferry terminals remain shut, with some not expected to be repaired and ready to open until next year as worker and supply shortages impact building schedules.

GROUND handlers used by major airlines including Qantas, Emirates and Etihad are set to strike over a new agreement they claim would see pay cuts doled out to experienced workers, pushing them below legal award conditions.

ONE of Australia’s top gynaecological cancer researchers has warned more women will needlessly die unless more funding is available for innovative trials of new therapies.

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