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Queensland taps NSW consultant to oversee hospital expansion

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.

  • by Cameron Atfield

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Measles detected in the community in Brisbane’s north

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.

  • by Catherine Strohfeldt
Doctors, nurses raise alarm as scheme for bush health workers on chopping block

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.

  • by William Davis
Instagram influencer admits identity theft to aid drug dealer

Instagram influencer admits identity theft to aid drug dealer

Jaylie Tori Bonow pleaded guilty in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday.

  • by Rex Martinich
Vials of virus missing, as breach at lab sparks investigation

Vials of virus missing, as breach at lab sparks investigation

Queensland Health had only become aware of the historical breaches of biosecurity recently.

  • by Matt Dennien
Health department issues measles alert after case in Brisbane suburbs

Health department issues measles alert after case in Brisbane suburbs

Brisbane residents are warned to monitor symptoms after someone with measles visited several sites in the past week.

  • by Catherine Strohfeldt
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Fake painkiller discovered in Brisbane more dangerous than heroin

Fake painkiller discovered in Brisbane more dangerous than heroin

The drug was sold as oxycodone and purchased online, highlighting the dangers of counterfeit pharmaceuticals. 

  • by Courtney Kruk
Queensland in grip of whooping cough outbreak as cases skyrocket

Queensland in grip of whooping cough outbreak as cases skyrocket

As post-COVID apathy sets in, hospitals have reported up to 28 times the average number of whooping cough cases in some parts of Brisbane.

  • by Catherine Strohfeldt
LNP casts doubt over future of pill testing at schoolies

LNP casts doubt over future of pill testing at schoolies

Just 27 tests have been conducted so far at schoolies, equating to $8000 per test, says Queensland’s health minister.

  • by Cameron Atfield
‘Culture of cover-up and cowardice’ in Queensland hospitals: AMA

‘Culture of cover-up and cowardice’ in Queensland hospitals: AMA

The health lobby group has scheduled talks with new Health Minister Tim Nicholls in a bid to secure a better deal for doctors in the public sector.

  • by William Davis
Schoolies are ditching the week-long binge, but some still have regrets

Schoolies are ditching the week-long binge, but some still have regrets

Data shows nine in 10 attendees engaging in alcohol-free activities and more using zero and low-strength alcohol to avoid excessive binge-drinking.

  • by Courtney Kruk

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