Queensland kids in the bush are falling behind in basic literacy and numeracy levels, with less than half of students in remote locations meeting the national minimum standard in key areas. 

A spike in jab rates has several Queensland regions closing in on the 90 per cent first dose milestone, as the chief health officer issued a blunt warning to the unvaccinated that easing restrictions for them was not on the agenda. 

Teenagers and young adults will have a direct voice to the Federal Government to help fight back against online bullying and harassment, privacy and unwanted contact from strangers. 

Massive rainfalls across the state have not translated into full dams, raising questions about Queensland’s capacity to slake the thirst of its growing population. 

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