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Health Minister Tim Nicholls (left) and Premier David Crisafulli (right) want to examine the evidence behind hormone therapy for young people with gender dysphoria.

Immediate restrictions on hormone therapy for young people in Queensland

Hormone therapy will no longer be available to new patients with gender dysphoria, while the LNP government awaits a review to determine whether a ban is warranted.

  • Sean Parnell and Olivia Ireland

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Despite the negative picture being painted of the budget by the LNP, Treasurer David Janetzki says the party will still “be delivering on our promises” now in government.

Crisafulli says pending budget update will show ‘how serious’ LNP is

A week out from Treasurer David Janetzki’s first budget update, the spotlight is on youth crime, health and housing – and what Labor left behind.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
The sweeping pandemic powers of Queensland Chief Health Officer John Gerrard are wound back on Monday afternoon.

‘Needs to be resolved’: Health inquiry into Ipswich waste concerns

The Crisafulli government has called on former chief health officer John Gerrard to head an inquiry into the effect of odours from waste facilities.

  • Savannah Meacham
Shops selling nicotine vapes illegally could face bigger fines under a state government crackdown.

Profits from illegal vape sales to go up in smoke under Qld crackdown

The state government hopes to disrupt the booming market in illegal vapes by imposing greater fines on retailers.

  • (A)manda Parkinson
Then premier Steven Miles and treasurer Cameron Dick addressing the media before handing down what would be their final state budget.

Labor was warned hospital projects at risk from Games development push

Not long before Steven Miles ditched plans to rebuild the Gabba for the 2032 Games, the Labor government received advice its infrastructure program was too bold.

  • Sean Parnell
Man sneezing with spray of water droplet full of virus or microbes He wears his face mask inappropriately on his chin Sneeze droplets virus contagious

New COVID strain sweeps Queensland with ‘sharp increase’ in cases

“Don’t be the person who gives the unwelcome gift of COVID-19,” the chief health officer warns as a new variant lands 250 Queenslanders in hospital daily.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
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Queensland Health has reported a confirmed case of measles, with potential exposure sites across Brisbane’s south and central suburbs.

Measles alert after infected man visits shops, malls across Brisbane

Brisbane’s Metro Health Services issued an emergency alert after a man was infectious in the city’s southern and central suburbs from December 12 to 16.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Sam Sangster, pictured in 2019 when he was CEO of Sydney’s Western City & Aerotropolis Authority,

Queensland taps NSW consultant to oversee hospital expansion

The LNP claims Labor’s $9.8 billion hospital expansion program may have blown out by more than 100 per cent.

  • Cameron Atfield
A two-year-old boy has tested positiver for measles after being active in the community from December 9.

Measles detected in the community in Brisbane’s north

A two-year-old boy has tested positive for measles, with Queensland Health warning residents the child was infectious in Brisbane’s northern suburbs since December 9.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Regional hospitals are struggling to recruit and retain staff.

Doctors, nurses raise alarm as scheme for bush health workers on chopping block

“To scrap it entirely without any alternative risks exacerbating already serious staffing issues in our regions,” QNMU secretary Sarah Beaman said.

  • William Davis

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