‘Ambitious’ plan could see 80 per cent of pharmacists able to diagnose health conditions
As a prescribing pharmacist, Sam Turner is able to treat certain conditions and illnesses without his patients needing…
Queensland premier, deputy premier refuse to publicly share flu vaccination status amid low uptake
Queensland’s deputy premier says he is comfortable with the state’s flu vaccination rates, despite an expert warning they…
Ekka to run uninterrupted until Olympic Games, government says
The Queensland government has promised there will be no disruptions to the Ekka until 2032, ahead of upgrades…
Report into domestic violence helpline DVConnect finds almost 4,000 calls unanswered in October 2024
Almost 60 per cent of calls to a Queensland domestic and family violence helpline went unanswered in October,…
Former army major Graeme Davidson, accused of killing his wife while kayaking, released on bail
A former army major accused of killing his wife while kayaking on a south-east Queensland dam almost five…
Lethal dose of morphine given to Sheila Thurlow a ‘failure’ of everybody involved, inquest hears
An anaesthetist who was present when an elderly woman was given an “outrageously high” dose of morphine at…
First Nations group launches bid to protect Victoria Park from Olympic stadium development
An application to prevent the development of a 63,000-seat Olympic stadium at Brisbane’s Victoria Park has been lodged…
Former senior Queensland public servant Sir Leo Hielscher dies at 98
Former senior Queensland public servant Sir Leo Hielscher has died at 98. Sir Leo had a distinguished career…
ATM supplier atm2go begins removes machines from stores linked to illicit tobacco trade
A second ATM supplier – whose machines were once used by a cannabis kingpin – has begun pulling…
Primary school-aged child injured after being hit by police car in Logan, south of Brisbane
A primary school-aged boy has been injured after being struck by a police car on a Queensland road…
Star Entertainment misses deadline to offload stake in Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf
Embattled casino operator Star Entertainment will be forced to pay about $41 million to overseas investors after failing…
Queensland teachers preparing to strike over pay negotiations, nurses angered by ‘swift’ police pay deal
Thousands of Queensland’s teachers are preparing to hold a 24-hour strike next Wednesday, August 6 as negotiations with…