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Archive for October, 2020
NT to set out economic ‘comeback’ plan
The Northern Territory’s new Legislative Assembly is set to sit for the first time with the new Labor government expected to outline its jobs plan. October 20, 2020 The Northern Territory’s re-elected Gunner government is set to lay out its economic “comeback” plan during the new Legislative Assembly first parliamentary sitting NT voters returned Chief […]
Queenslanders misjudge skin cancer risks
A study of more than 40,000 Queenslanders found about a quarter underestimate the risk of developing potentially deadly melanomas. October 20, 2020 Almost a quarter of Queenslanders misjudge their risk of developing potentially deadly melanomas, with people at the highest risk the worst at predicting their chances of getting skin cancers. Nearly 42,000 people were […]
Qld records no new coronavirus cases
Queensland has recorded no new coronavirus cases but people with symptoms are urged to get tested after fragments of the virus were found in sewage. October 19, 2020 Queensland has recorded no new COVID-19 cases as health officials continue to urge people with symptoms to get tested after more virus traces were found in sewage. […]
Qld man fights off knife-wielding attacker
A 58-year-old Queensland man has been attacked while sitting on the front verandah of his home, but it was his assailant who ended up in hospital. October 19, 2020 An armed attacker has ended up in hospital after being punched and falling down some stairs while allegedly trying to stab a man in Central Queensland. […]
Qld eases COVID rules for dancing, aged
Nursing home residents are allowed to go on excursions and groups of up to 40 people can dance at weddings after Queensland eased COVID-19 health restrictions. October 17, 2020 Queenslanders heading to weddings will be able to kick their heels up in greater numbers after the state’s COVID-19 health restrictions were further eased. Aged care facility […]
Hunt continues for Qld bikie’s killers
More than 60 Queensland detectives are investigating the execution-style killing of infamous ‘ballroom blitz’ brawl bikie Shane Bowden at his Gold Coast home. October 16, 2020 The hunt for the killers of notorious “ballroom blitz” brawl bikie Shane Bowden continues with more than 60 homicide detectives working the case. Bowden, 48, was gunned down at his […]
Qld relaxes COVID rules for aged, dancing
Excursions for nursing home residents and dancing by groups of up to 40 people will be allowed when Queensland eases health restrictions on Friday afternoon. October 16, 2020 Larger groups of Queenslanders will be able to hit the dancefloor at weddings after the state clocked up 36 days without COVID-19 community transmission. Aged care facility […]
Man lied about Aboriginality to win NT job
A former Northern Territory government security manager falsified his certificate of Aboriginality 15 times to land a job, the Top End corruption watchdog says. October 16, 2020 A former police officer lied about his Aboriginality to dishonestly land a Northern Territory government job after his grandmother told him he was Indigenous, the Top End’s corruption […]
Qld worried by NSW’s growing COVID cases
Queensland remains watchful of NSW as new coronavirus cases emerge, despite the prime minister slamming the Palaszczuk government’s tough border stance. October 16, 2020 Queensland remains concerned about the increasing number of NSW COVID-19 cases ahead of the potential reopening of the border at the end of the month. Deputy Premier Steven Miles says health […]
Vic stowaway found in truck at Qld border
A Victorian woman has been fined $4003 after she allegedly stowed away in a freight truck in a bid to cross Queensland’s southern border. October 15, 2020 A Victorian woman has been found hiding in a freight truck in an alleged bid to cross Queensland’s southern border. Police stopped the prime mover on Dumaresq Crossing Road […]
Prime Minister slams Qld border rules
Queensland remains firm on border closures as new virus cases emerge in NSW, despite Scott Morrison’s criticism the state is missing out on the tourism trade. October 15, 2020 Prime Minister Scott Morrison has slammed Queensland’s tough COVID-19 border rules, despite the heightened state of alert in New South Wales. Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles […]
Hunt for Qld bikie’s killers continues
Detectives continue to investigate the killing of infamous ‘ballroom blitz’ brawl bikie Shane Bowden as three former gang members are arrested on drug charges. October 15, 2020 Three members of Queensland’s Mongols bikies have been arrested on drugs charges four days after a notorious former member was executed at his Gold Coast home. A 31-year-old […]
Qld records one new case of COVID-19
Queensland has recorded one new case of coronavirus as contact tracing continues for a Townsville woman who tested positive for the virus in Melbourne. October 15, 2020 Queensland has recorded one new COVID-19 case after a traveller returned from Africa and Papua New Guinea. The individual had contact with 15 other people but all are […]
Health officials trace Qld woman’s steps
Contact tracing continues for a Townsville woman who tested positive for the coronavirus after travelling to Melbourne via Cairns, Brisbane and Canberra. October 15, 2020 Health officials continue to trace people who may have had contact with a Queensland woman before she was diagnosed with COVID-19 in Victoria. The woman in her 30s tested positive […]
Qld woman positive for virus in Melbourne
A Townsville woman in her 30s has tested positive for the coronavirus in Melbourne after travelling from her home to Cairns and Brisbane. October 14, 2020 Queensland has again recorded no new COVID-19 cases as a Townsville woman tested positive for the virus after travelling to Victoria for medical treatment. The woman in her 30s […]
More Pacific fruit pickers bound for NT
A group of South Pacific fruit pickers is set to arrive in the Top End to harvest mangoes after the COVID-19 crisis stopped many seasonal workers travelling. October 13, 2020 A second group of mango pickers is expected to touch down in the Northern Territory after flying from Vanuatu to help with the Top End harvest. […]
Queensland records no new COVID-19 cases
Queensland has recorded no new coronavirus cases as the premier says she’ll do whatever it takes to prevent the state from suffering a second wave of the disease. October 12, 2020 Queensland has again recorded no new COVID-19 cases with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk saying she’ll do whatever it takes to keep the state safe from […]
La Nina climate cycle weather impacts
The current La Nina climate cycle could significantly affect Australia’s weather over the next six months. October 12, 2020 EXPECTED WEATHER IMPACTS OF THE LA NINA CLIMATE CYCLE OVER THE NEXT SIX MONTHS: VICTORIA * Increased risk of widespread flooding * Fewer extreme heat days but heatwaves may last longer and be more humid * […]
La Nina to bring more cyclones, floods
The Bureau of Meteorology says the current La Nina climate cycle may bring more cyclones and flooding to much of Australia over the next six months. October 12, 2020 Australia is likely to be hit with increased severe weather over the next six months with more cyclones and flooding forecast. The current La Nina may […]
Infamous bikie ‘executed’ at Qld home
Queensland outlaw motorcycle gang member Shane Bowden has been shot dead through his car window in his Gold Coast home’s garage. October 12, 2020 Notorious “ballroom blitz” brawl bikie Shane Bowden has been “executed” at his Gold Coast home during the second assassination attempt on him this year. The 48-year-old was gunned down at his […]
Qld Health monitoring Townsville for COVID
Queensland health authorities are closely monitoring Townsville after COVID-19 was found in the northern city’s wastewater. October 12, 2020 Queensland health authorities are keeping a close eye on Townsville after concerning traces of COVID-19 were detected in local sewage. Testing of wastewater turned up small amounts of coronavirus for the first time on Saturday, with […]
PM expected to stay on Qld campaign trail
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to continue campaigning for the Liberal National Party ahead of the Queensland election on October 31. October 12, 2020 Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to continue his Queensland campaigning tour ahead of the state’s election. Deputy Premier Steven Miles has questioned why Mr Morrison is in the Sunshine […]
PM and Qld deputy premier’s war of words
Queensland Labor pledges to hire 9475 health staff if re-elected as the prime minister and deputy premier sledge each other over campaigning comments. October 11, 2020 Queensland Labor has promised to hire more than 9000 frontline health staff, including 1500 doctors, if re-elected as the deputy premier and prime minister trade barbs while campaigning. Premier […]
Qld Labor promises 9000 more health staff
Queensland Labor promises to hire 9475 health staff if re-elected as the deputy premier warns voters to be wary of the prime minister wading into the election. October 11, 2020 Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has promised to hire more than 9000 frontline health staff, including 1500 doctors, if her Labor government is re-elected. Ms Palaszczuk […]