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Archive for August 12th, 2020
Bidders battle for Bjelke-Petersen estate
The estate of former Queensland premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen has been auctioned, with bidders paying record prices for some historical items. August 12, 2020 Bidders for loved and loathed Queensland politician Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s personal possessions have paid record-breaking prices at auction. The estate of the Sunshine State’s longest-serving premier and his wife, Lady Florence, went under […]
Dreamworld to reopen after COVID closure
Dreamworld will reopen to visitors a fortnight before the theme park’s parent company is sentenced for safety offences following the deaths of four visitors. August 12, 2020 Dreamworld will reopen to visitors two weeks before its parent company is set to be sentenced for safety offences following the deaths of four tourists on the Thunder […]
Qld man surrenders after quarantine breach
A 25-year-old Queensland man, who allegedly fled mandatory quarantine after visiting a NSW coronavirus hotspot, has now surrendered to police. August 12, 2020 A Queensland man has handed himself into police after allegedly fleeing mandatory coronavirus hotel quarantine in a rural town. Police began searching for the 25-year-old on Tuesday after he left a Toowoomba hotel […]
Call for clarity over NT border controls
The NT’s peak tourism body is calling for clarity after Chief Minister Michael Gunner said hard border controls would remain for at least 18 months. August 12, 2020 The Northern Territory chief minister’s declaration that hard border controls would remain for at least 18 months has caused confusion among interstate visitors, the Top End’s peak […]
Qld to boost coronavirus-ravaged economy
Queensland’s premier has announced $270 million in small-scale school and council building projects as part of a coronavirus economic recovery program. August 12, 2020 Queensland’s coronavirus-savaged economy will be given a boost with $270 million to be pumped into community projects and schools. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says $220 million will go to state schools for upgrades […]