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No new cases of coronavirus in Queensland as $4b wiped from revenue

Queensland continues to tackle the coronavirus pandemic head on with no new cases announced today, but the impact on the state's bottom line is not so healthy, with the Treasurer revealing a $4 billion hit to revenue.




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Should you stockpile fuel while petrol is cheap?

Potatoes have a longer shelf life than petrol, so filling every container with fuel may not be such a good idea.




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Mother charged over alleged serious assault of her 3-week-old daughter

An infant baby girl is recovering in a Queensland hospital with life threating injuries after allegedly being assaulted by her mother last month.




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Early COVID-19 warning prompted fear in this region long before a pandemic was declared

Just as Australia was about to confirm its first case of coronavirus in Australia in January, Sunshine Coast health figures were given a grim briefing.




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Husband gets 11 years in jail for 'spiteful' stabbing attack on wife

Rajkumar Janagani stabbed his wife more than 20 times while she slept in their Brisbane home. She survived, but has suffered serious physical and emotional trauma.




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Shadow police minister steps down after attending illegal gathering

Queensland Opposition MP Trevor Watts quits his position as shadow police minister after being fined for attending a function on Sunday that breached coronavirus rules on public gatherings.



  • Epidemics and Pandemics
  • COVID-19
  • Federal - State Issues
  • Health Policy
  • Travel Health and Safety
  • Federal - State Issues
  • Government and Politics
  • Diseases and Disorders
  • Infectious Diseases (Other)
  • Respiratory Diseases
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Brian's attacker was jailed for bashing him — it was his grandson

The bashing was so violent, a nurse at the hospital couldn't do a blood test when the 79-year-old was first admitted because he'd "lost that much blood". His grandson was later convicted of assault.




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Fire crews fear they're unprepared for upcoming season due to COVID-19 restrictions

By the end of April there has normally been regular fire crew training, inductions, and planning, but social distancing has made that near-impossible.




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Community spirit gives craft breweries hope to keep beer flowing

Despite busy bottle shops, the same can't be said about the many craft breweries around Australia.




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Logie Awards cancelled due to coronavirus

Logies organisers say the "challenges of COVID-19" have forced them to write off the 2020 Australian television awards, but "an even bigger event" will be held on the Gold Coast next year.




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Extra police to patrol Queensland as restrictions ease this weekend

Nearly 150 extra police will be out questioning Queenslanders this weekend who are enjoying the first days of easing restrictions, as the state records just one new case of coronavirus.




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Irene turned 99 in March and it was the last time her daughter could visit

Despite calls from governments to open their doors, many aged care providers are maintaining visitor lockdowns because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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I've got 43 cents in my bank account. Why would I care who becomes the next premier?

Six months out from Queenslanders heading to the polls to elect the next state government, coronavirus has cast a shadow over the entire process as families and businesses struggle to survive — will anyone care who the next premier is?




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Street stalls become more popular as our worlds become a whole lot smaller

Lemonade stalls, street libraries and honesty boxes have popped up all over Brisbane's streets as residents look for ways to keep engaged in their community during isolation.




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Emergency admissions plunge by 20 per cent in north-west Queensland hospital

A hospital in north-west Queensland says emergency department admissions have fallen by 20 per cent during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Backpackers and elderly quarantine with vines and rope at roadside campsite

Police say "no action" will be taken against 15 waterfront campers in Far North Queensland who say they have nowhere else to go during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Man charged with murder after allegedly hitting woman with sledgehammer

A man accused of murdering his 45-year-old ex-partner at a home north of Brisbane, picked up a sledgehammer and hit her over the back of the head, police allege.



  • Law
  • Crime and Justice
  • Courts and Trials
  • Murder and Manslaughter

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'We need to party': Can the Gold Coast be trusted with eased restrictions?

Queensland authorities question if the coastal city could return to its usual way of life too soon, after allowing beaches to open and people to picnic.




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Long weekend a test for Sunshine Coast to attain zero COVID-19 cases by Mother's Day

This holiday hotspot has the potential of having zero active coronavirus cases by early May, but with fine weather and loosening restrictions the situation could prove otherwise.




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Curries in a hurry at what could be Australia's first Ramadan drive-through

Islamic leaders on the Gold Coast believe they have opened Australia's first drive-through takeaway food service for Muslims observing the month Ramadan.



  • Religion and Beliefs
  • Relief and Aid Organisations
  • Relationships
  • Community and Society
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'It has been money well spent': Rural mum buys jumping castle with COVID-19 welfare bonus

Queensland mother Nina Hensley says the jumping castle has helped her daughter with Angelman syndrome cope with coronavirus restrictions.




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'I don't want my people dying prematurely': Council steps in after home-brew operation discovered

Authorities in a 'dry' Queensland community say illegal alcohol poses one of the biggest health threats to its people during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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'Let's not mess it up': Queensland records no new coronavirus cases for second day in row

For the second day in a row, Queensland records no new COVID-19 cases, keeping the state's total at 1,033 ahead of restrictions easing tomorrow.




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Man jailed for life over 'depraved' torture of woman in Brisbane unit that lasted several weeks

Nicholas John Crilley is sentenced to life in prison for what prosecutors said was the "sadistic" torture of a woman that left her with broken facial bones and burns to almost half her body.




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Is your pet acting like a complete weirdo right now? An animal behaviour expert explains why

If you're watching your pet at home and wondering if they're acting a little bit strange, no, you're not going crazy — but they might be.




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'It's not an unknown issue': Remote farmer calls for Telstra to rectify SMS flaw

While Australians debate privacy issues around the new COVIDSafe app, those in rural areas are being forced to go to great lengths just to activate the app before even being able to use it.




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Deadly paralysis and a lack of social distancing is killing rainbow lorikeets

Experts don't know what causes it or why, but a virus that spreads quickly in close contact is causing rainbow lorikeets to "drop out of the sky" across South-East Queensland.




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The Peregian firestorm took her home, now it's time for 90yo Pam to rebuild

The only person to lose a home when bushfires swept through a Sunshine Coast beachside suburb last year is finally seeing it rebuilt.



  • Fires
  • Disasters and Accidents

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Coronavirus restrictions ease in Queensland, so what can and can't you do?

Some of Queensland's coronavirus restrictions ease from this morning, allowing you to head outside your homes for "recreation" — but before you grab your blanket and some brie here's a list of what you can and can't do.




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Chilly start in Queensland as relaxed coronavirus restrictions kick in with cold snap

Some Queensland residents may find it too cold to enjoy the relaxed coronavirus restrictions that start today, as temperatures across in some areas in the state's south drop below zero.





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Dog owners angry they were sold puppies with genetic conditions

A dog breeder on Queensland's Sunshine Coast accused of selling puppies with genetic conditions says dogs are living creatures and don't come with guarantees — and she's backed by the RSPCA.




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Why do coronavirus sceptics continue to downplay the disease?

As the global death toll from coronavirus continues to climb, a sizeable minority remains intent on downplaying the seriousness of the threat — with potentially dangerous consequences.




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How 'a strange summer' has changed the Gold Coast's relationship with its beaches

What have flash floods, bushfires and a pandemic taught the Gold Coast about its relationship with its beaches?




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One new case of coronavirus in Queensland, but authorities unsure of source

There are now just 53 active cases of COVID-19 in the state, with the majority concentrated in the south-east.




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'A sobering picture': The businesses that fear they won't survive COVID-19

A survey conducted by the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce finds 35 per cent of respondents fear they won't be solvent by the end of June, due to the coronavirus crisis.




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How to hold a kid's birthday party while social distancing

Friends, cake, presents and games are all essential experiences for a kid's birthday party, but in recent times these celebrations have been a casualty. One mum shares how she's throwing her son a virtual birthday party.




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Queensland schools to partially reopen from next week

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces a partial resumption of schools from next week for kindergarten, prep, year 1 and high school seniors.




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Police believe missing man Michael Purse was lured to Kilburn unit and murdered

SA Police reveal details about the suspected murder of Michael Purse, who they say may have been lured to a property in Kilburn and murdered.




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Removalist helping women flee domestic violence says work has increased by 60 per cent

Removalist John Siaki specialises in helping women in abusive relationships flee to safety and says the demand for his service has increased by 60 per cent since coronavirus restrictions were introduced.




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'It's really grim': Fears for iconic tourist town shut down by coronavirus travel restrictions

It was once a holiday destination favoured by US presidents and Hollywood starlets, but Port Douglas in Far North Queensland has turned into a ghost town due to coronavirus travel restrictions.



  • Health
  • Diseases and Disorders
  • Travel and Tourism
  • COVID-19
  • Lifestyle and Leisure
  • Epidemics and Pandemics
  • Federal - State Issues
  • Health Policy
  • Travel Health and Safety
  • Government and Politics
  • Diseases and Disorders
  • Infectious Diseases (Other)
  • Social Distancing
  • Community and Society
  • Respiratory Diseases
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Chinese-backed mining company CuDeco goes into liquidation owing $60 million

The former workers of a north-west Queensland mine, who have been waiting for their wages for more than six months, see a reprieve with the company put into liquidation.




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Palaszczuk plans to reopen Queensland with eyes on New Zealand tourists

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says her Government is developing a road map to reopen Queensland's tourist trade, first for domestic travellers and then as soon as possible to New Zealanders.




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New coast club to restore passion in Rotary

A Sunshine Coast man launches a campaign to reinvigorate community organisation Rotary by attracting young people.





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All-points alert as echidna forces way into home

It's an open-and-shut case of home invasion as a wildlife carer captures Novak the beak-and-enter artist refusing to accept the "no entry" rule.




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'Leave the Coast to the locals': Top cop warns Brisbane tourists to stay away or risk fines

The most senior police officer on the Sunshine Coast is warning would-be tourists that breaching the 50km travel limit for a Mother's Day picnic is a bad idea and could cost a $1,334 fine.




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New COVID-19 testing clinic designed to 'alleviate' pressure on local hospital

The Mount Isa Medical Centre is taking over the testing service to ensure people with respiratory symptoms are checked, despite no cases being recorded in the city.




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'Korean natural farming' method boosted my yield, macadamia grower says

Wide Bay macadamia grower Kate Rose is crediting 'Korean natural farming', which she says improves the microbiology in the soil using indigenous microorganisms, for a large increase in crop yield.




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'She won't be riding again': Teen fractures spine after dangerous driver spooks horse

Eighteen-year-old Tayla Slater has a broken vertebrae after falling from her horse when it was startled by a driver revving his engine.