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Archive for August 7th, 2020
NT revokes Qld and some NSW hotspots
The Northern Territory has dropped its hotspot ruling for parts of Queensland and NSW, with travellers allowed to enter the Top End without quarantining. August 7, 2020 The Northern Territory has reopened its borders to all Queenslanders, but parts of NSW and all of Victoria remain coronavirus hotspots. Brisbane, Logan and Ipswich in southeast Queensland were […]
Brother’s death inspires top art award win
Veteran desert artist Ngarralja Tommy May has won the major prize at this years’ National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award. August 7, 2020 A veteran desert artist’s drawing inspired by his brother’s death has won Australia’s most prestigious Indigenous art prize. Ngarralja Tommy May was announced the major winner of The National Aboriginal […]
Qld border to NSW, ACT set to close
Queensland’s border with NSW will shut this weekend as new rules for people entering the state come into force. August 7, 2020 HOW TO ENTER QUEENSLAND AFTER THE BORDER WITH NSW CLOSES: * The Sunshine State will close its border with NSW and ban ACT residents from 1am on Saturday. * Chief Health Officer Jeannette […]
Anxious wait in Qld to prevent another Vic
Queenslanders are counting down to the border closing with NSW as health officials remain on high alert for the spread of coronavirus in community. August 6, 2020 Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has defended the decision to shut the borders to NSW, saying she didn’t want Queensland to become another Victoria. It comes as the state waits […]