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Archive for October, 2020
Qld records no new coronavirus cases
Queensland has recorded no new coronavirus cases as people in Townsville are urged to get tested after traces of the virus were found in local sewage. October 11, 2020 Queensland has recorded no new COVID-19 cases as health authorities ramp up testing in Townsville after traces of the virus were detected in local sewage. Testing […]
NSW records five new coronavirus cases
NSW has recorded five new COVID-19 cases, as the cluster in Liverpool grows and patients at a Lakemba clinic are warned to monitor their health for coronavirus symptoms. October 11, 2020 NSW has recorded five new cases of COVID-19 as the cluster at a private clinic grows and patients at a radiology practice are warned […]
Queensland border closure war hots up
Queensland is sticking to its guns in its COVID-19 border war with NSW as the premier launches a broadside at the prime minister over a national hotspot plan. October 10, 2020 Queensland is refusing to budge over its COVID-19 border closure as the war of words with NSW escalates and the premier launches a broadside […]
Qld terror suspect’s case returns to court
A Gold Coast man accused of multiple terrorism charges after being deported from Turkey has had his case briefly mentioned in court. October 9, 2020 Prosecutors want more time to prepare their case against a Queensland terrorism suspect who allegedly boasted about killing non-Muslims on social media. Agim Ajazi, 31, did not appear in Brisbane […]
Qld firm on border over NSW COVID-19 cases
Queensland health officials remain cautious about the reopening of the NSW border as the Sunshine State notches up 28 days without community transmission. October 9, 2020 Queensland is sticking to its guns over its COVID-19 border war with NSW as the Sunshine State notches up 28 days without community transmission. Deputy Premier Steven Miles said […]
Vic carnies fined over illegal Qld entry
Queensland police have fined 16 Victorian carnival ride operators $4000 each for allegedly lying on their border declaration passes. October 9, 2020 A troupe of Victorian carnival workers has been fined for lying on their border declaration passes on entering Queensland. Police say 16 show ride operators travelled from Victoria through the state’s southern border at Goondiwindi […]
NT opens first domestic violence court
An Alice Springs court has been converted into the Northern Territory’s first to specialise in domestic violence cases to better protect vulnerable survivors. October 9, 2020 The Northern Territory is set to open its first specialised domestic violence court in a bid to better support vulnerable survivors as they navigate the justice system. Alice Springs […]
NT man nabbed over child abuse material
A Northern Territory man has been arrested after US authorities alerted Australian police that child abuse material had been transmitted from his outback home. October 9, 2020 A Northern Territory man who allegedly transmitted child abuse material from his outback home has been charged after US authorities alerted police. The 20-year-old is also accused of […]
NT issues first industrial hemp licence
The first commercial hemp growing licence has been issued in the Northern Territory, with hopes it will boost the Top End’s struggling economy. October 9, 2020 The Northern Territory has issued its first commercial hemp growing licence, with hopes it will help the Top End’s struggling economy rebound. NT Agribusiness Minister Nicole Manison hopes it […]
Qld firm on border closure, virus hotspots
Queensland remains cautious about reopening its southern border as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk blasts NSW’s health minister and the prime minister. October 9, 2020 Queensland is sticking to its guns in its COVID-19 border war with NSW, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk launching a broadside at the prime minister over a national agreement on declaring virus hotspots. […]
Qld watching NSW mystery COVID-19 cases
Queensland may delay opening its border with NSW if health officials haven’t found the source of three mystery COVID-19 cases diagnosed in Sydney on Tuesday. October 9, 2020 Queensland’s chief health officer will be eagerly watching to see if NSW has found the source of three mystery COVID-19 cases in Sydney. If they haven’t, Dr […]
ADF joins search for missing Qld judge
The Australian Defence Force has joined the search for a Federal Circuit Court judge missing in Brisbane’s Mount Coot-tha forest. October 8, 2020 Queensland police have called in the Australian Defence Force to help find a Federal Circuit Court judge who disappeared in Brisbane’s Mount Coot-tha forest. Judge Guy Andrew, 55, disappeared after he left […]
Queensland could keep NSW border closed
The countdown is on to see if NSW can find the source of three mystery COVID-19 cases before Queensland resets the clock to reopen the border. October 8, 2020 Queensland may delay opening up to NSW if health officials can’t quickly source three mystery COVID-19 cases in Sydney, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison blasts the Palaszczuk […]
NT hit with highest daily rain in 79 years
The Bureau of Meteorology has recorded Darwin’s highest daily rainfall for October in 79 years, with more than a metre of rain pelting the city. October 8, 2020 Darwin has recorded its highest daily rainfall for October in 79 years as more than a metre of rain pelted down on the city. It’s given the […]
Qld could reset NSW border clock
Queensland could reset the border clock for NSW if its health officials can’t trace a number of mystery cases of COVID-19 before Thursday night. October 8, 2020 Queensland has recorded no new cases of COVID-19, as the state waits to see if NSW can find the source of three mystery COVID-19 cases before resetting the clock to […]
Qld could wind back NSW border clock
Queensland could reset the border clock for NSW if its health officials can’t trace three mystery cases of COVID-19 before Thursday night. October 8, 2020 The countdown is on to see if NSW can find the source of three mystery COVID-19 cases before Queensland resets the clock to reopen the border. Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles […]
Qld woman ‘stabbed by man asking for help’
A man who allegedly stabbed a woman at her Queensland home after stopping by to ask for water and medicine has been charged with grievous bodily harm. October 7, 2020 A woman has allegedly been stabbed in the face by a man who stopped by her far north Queensland home asking for water and medicine. […]
Adani back in court over Qld coal project
The Morrison government’s assessment of Adani’s scheme to pump Galilee Basin floodwater to its Carmichael coal mining project is being challenged in court. October 6, 2020 Adani is back in court over its controversial scheme to pump Galilee Basin floodwater to its Carmichael coal mining project in central Queensland. The Indian mining giant wants to […]
Mystery COVID-19 cases worry Vic Health
A concerning series of mysterious Victorian COVID-19 cases and an uptick in 14-day rolling average are a “call to arms”, the state’s chief health officer says. October 5, 2020 A series of mysterious Victorian COVID-19 cases has the state’s health officials worried following an uptick in the 14-day rolling average. There were 13 mystery cases […]
Beach patrols, one COVID death in Vic
One coronavirus fatality and 12 more cases have been reported in Victoria as the premier urges people not to be silly or selfish as they enjoy the outdoors. October 4, 2020 Premier Daniel Andrews has reinforced his warning for people to not be selfish and to maintain social distancing as they enjoy the outdoors after […]
LNP promise to cut Qld land tax, grow jobs
Queensland’s Liberal National Party plans to discount land tax if elected, saying it will bring $2 billion worth of investment and create 4600 jobs. October 4, 2020 Queensland’s Liberal National Party has promised to discount land tax to help boost construction jobs if it wins the state election. LNP Leader Deb Frecklington says lower taxes will […]
Engineers don’t know why Vic dam leaking
Engineers can’t find the source of the leak in a Victorian dam amid fears it could burst as more than a hundred evacuated people wait to go home. October 4, 2020 Pumping operations to lower the water level at a leaky Victorian dam threatening homes is going well but engineers still don’t know why the […]
Qld govt deal for needle-free vaccine tech
Medical technology company Vaxxas will make its needle-free vaccine system in Queensland after the government agreed to build a manufacturing plant. October 4, 2020 The Queensland government has penned a deal with a world-class medical technology company to make enough needle-free vaccine kits to deliver 300 million doses each year. Vaxxas agreed to produce its high-density micro […]
Gold Coast man stabbed after bottle thrown
A man has been allegedly stabbed in the back by another man on Queensland’s Gold Coast after a bottle was thrown at a passing car. October 4, 2020 A man has stabbed another man in the back on Queensland’s Gold Coast after a bottle was thrown at a passing car, police say. A 25-year-old man […]