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NewsYahoo News AustraliaHaunting Facebook post as suspect in girl's death arrested
Video has been shared of the moment a 31-year-old man was arrested after a missing girl's body was found in a barrel. Find out more.
NewsAustralian Associated PressLNP calls for action at SEQ hospital
The Liberal National Party say they received "deeply concerning" feedback about a southeast Queensland hospital before a young COVID-19 victim's parents reportedly lodged a formal complaint against the institution.Lachlan Moore, 28, is Queensland's youngest COVID-19 fatality.
NewsAustralian Associated PressTime for families to reunite: Qld Premier
The Queensland premier has thrown the welcome mat out for international visitors, saying it is "time for families to reunite" despite the state's COVID-19 surge set to peak in coming weeks.Queensland is set to open its international borders for the first time in two years, with quarantine for fully vaccinated overseas travellers to be ditched from 1am on Saturday.
HealthAustralian Associated PressQld to open final border amid outbreak
Queensland authorities are confident opening the international border will have minimal impact on its surging COVID-19 outbreak.The state recorded 11 virus deaths and 19,932 new cases after 41,293 tests in the 24 hours to 6.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Horrific': The details that led police to girl's body in a barrel
The suspect's alleged hardware store purchase was one of several suspicious moves before his arrest. Find out more.
HealthYahoo News AustraliaMajor change to Australian Covid isolation rules flagged
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the current Covid isolation rules are under review and may change again as the pandemic evolves. Find out what may change.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaPM touts new pandemic future, makes bold Covid claim: '40,000 lives saved'
In Canberra on Wednesday, Scott Morrison acknowledged the Omicron variant has been 'one of the biggest challenges through the pandemic'. Find out what he said.
NewsAustralian Associated PressKnife-waving man shot by cops after attack
A man who suffered a brain injury during a fight with his brother as a child was shot dead by police after threatening to kill his partner and burn down her house.An inquest found Daniel Patrick Lewis died on August 31, 2018 after being shot by officers responding to an emergency call from his partner's 19-year-old son who said the 36-year-old had gone "ape".
NewsAustralian Associated PressQld health minister blasts PM over RAT ad
The Queensland health minister says it is "absolutely appalling" that a federal government advertisement is spruiking free rapid antigen tests and has demanded an apology from the prime minister.Yvette D'Ath took aim at Scott Morrison, saying it is "irresponsible" for the Commonwealth health department video to claim millions of free RATs are available at state testing clinics because Queensland has not yet received their supply.
NewsAustralian Associated PressConcerns raised over Qld flood response
The Queensland government will seek to address mistakes made during the response to floods sparked by tropical ex-cyclone Seth as the full extent of the recovery becomes clearer.Deputy Premier Steven Miles has been touring the affected region about three hours north of Brisbane, and has heard community concern over a response that could have been "better and faster".
NewsAustralian Associated PressQld concern over slowing COVID vaccination
Queensland has recorded twice as many COVID-19 deaths than the previous day, with authorities concerned more people are at risk with vaccinations slowing.Sixteen people died with the virus in the latest reporting period to 6.
NewsAustralian Associated PressLone Qld region remains free of COVID-19
A remote Queensland region that champions camel races and the mysterious Min Min Lights now has another claim to fame.Boulia in the state's far west is officially the only local government area to not have recorded a case in Queensland's COVID-19 surge.
NewsAustralian Associated PressFlood-hit Qld may take years to recover
A flood-hit area of southeast Queensland will take years to recover from a "once in a lifetime" disaster, the mayor of rain-ravaged Gympie says.Recovery co-ordinator Paul de Jersey was delivered the sobering verdict while visiting areas hit hard by floodwaters in the Wide Bay-Burnett region that killed two people.
NewsAustralian Associated PressQld youth jail plan ditched after backlash
A Queensland police watch house will not be converted into a youth jail after the state government scrapped the plan following a community backlash.Youth Justice Minister Leanne Linard said the plan for a 28 to 30-bed facility in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast - set to cost $16.
NewsAustralian Associated PressUnvaccinated Qld cops, teachers face sack
Dozens of Queensland police and teachers are facing the sack for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the state's mandates.59 per cent of eligible Queenslanders have had at least one vaccine dose, and 88.
NewsAustralian Associated PressBooster jabs urged as Qld virus toll rises
Queenslanders are being urged to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster after the state recorded seven deaths on its deadliest day of the pandemic.The number of people who died with the virus in the 24 hours to Monday morning has equalled the state's death toll for the two years prior to January.
NewsAustralian Associated PressCharges laid over Brisbane CBD stabbing
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a 52-year-old was stabbed in the neck in Brisbane.Police said emergency services discovered the 52-year-old man with a "significant stab wound to his neck" in the Brisbane CBD after 3.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWhen will the rain end? The weather you can expect for 2022
The CSIRO's Dr James Risbey spoke about why the conditions which led to such a wet summer aren't likely to repeat this year. Find out what's happening.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSearch for missing police dog scaled back
The search for a missing Queensland police dog has been scaled back but his heartbroken handler is still hopeful of finding his "best friend".A reward is still on offer for information leading to the safe return of PD Quizz who went missing while helping track down an offender at Redbank Plains, southwest of Brisbane, on Tuesday morning.
NewsAustralian Associated PressQld govt backs its new quarantine facility
Border restrictions may be easing but the Queensland government is confident its regional quarantine facility can still be used for "an array of options".Finishing touches are being put on the centre at Wellcamp, west of Brisbane, which is set to open in the "coming weeks".
HealthAustralian Associated PressQld records three deaths, 17,445 new cases
Three people have died from COVID-19 in Queensland, with the state recording another 17,455 new cases as the number of people in hospital continues to "creep up".But chief health officer John Gerrard is confident the state's health care system can handle the rising case numbers despite conceding some south-east Queensland hospitals are "under pressure".
HealthYahoo News AustraliaTwo people in their 20s die with Covid as 'final surge begins'
The two people in their 20s who died in NSW and Queensland were both vaccinated. Read about the latest updates here.
LifestyleAustralian Associated PressChristmas Island in grip of epic baby boom
Millions of baby red crabs have scurried ashore on Christmas Island, with locals using leaf blowers to save the heaving mass from the traffic.The bumper breeding season is more good news for the island's most famous residents and will further swell a population that has exploded in recent years.
HealthAustralian Associated PressQld has 19,709 new virus cases, six deaths
Queensland has recorded another 19,709 virus cases and six deaths, including one person in their 20s who had underlying health concerns.The state also had an almost 10 per cent spike in the number of people in hospital with COVID-19.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMeasures set to improve Qld Ambulance
Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says new measures will relieve the demand for Queensland paramedics amid an investigation into the death of a woman who reportedly waited hours for an ambulance.But the Liberal National Party says the Queensland Ambulance Service needs a massive staff injection to avoid lengthy response times after claiming another Townsville woman had died while waiting for paramedics.
