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‘Unlike anything Australia has seen’: QLD on high alert over superstrain COVID ‘beast’

The aggressive strain of COVID-19 wreaking havoc in Melbourne is of “great concern” in Queensland, making the vaccine rollout more important than ever.

Classes scrapped at major Brisbane high school due to critical teacher shortage

One of Brisbane’s largest high schools has been forced to cut maths and science classes because there are not enough qualified teachers. Similar shortages are impacting schools across Queensland.

72 hours to apply: $3m in free Gold Coast holiday dollars

The Gold Coast tourism industry will receive a much-needed boost after Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced another $3m worth of travel vouchers were up for grabs. HOW TO APPLY

Aussie scientists create Covid vaccine patch

Australians could be giving themselves Covid vaccines without a needle thanks to a “game changing” discovery by UQ scientists.

Flu and COVID double jab in radical vaccine rethink

Nation’s top vaccine experts call for flu and COVID-19 vaccine to be given at same time to speed up aged care jab rollout.

Half a billion dollar budget blow may force hospitals to cut services

After a spreadsheet showing nearly $550m in proposed cuts to the state’s health system was leaked, hospital boards are considering drastic measures in response.

Union clash over mining safety laws threatens to blow up

A stoush between unions over proposed new laws allowing entry to mines and quarries if there are safety concerns is threatening to erupt at this weekend’s Labor State Conference.

‘No more excuses’: Government threatens ‘woke’ unis

Education Minister Alan Tudge is pressuring universities to safeguard freedom of speech and ensure Aussie students get back to campus.

‘Completely fine’: What it’s like to get the Covid jab

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in at a new Brisbane hub was quick and easy for journalist Rachael Rosel, despite not fitting into any of the current eligible categories.

‘When I find you, you’re f...ed’: Stalker terrorises ex

A 44-year-old man stalked his ex-girlfriend for months, threatening to kill her if she didn’t pay him back $2000.

NRL Scotty Prince’s dream home jumps $300,000 in three years

Former NRL star Scotty Prince’s old waterfront dream home has sold for over $2 million, jumping $300,000 in just over three years.

Most pregnant women drink unaware they are expecting

A new study has found a majority of women who drink alcohol when pregnant are unaware they are expecting, leading to calls for better contraception to keep babies safe.