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Time to remember “if it’s flooded, forget it”

Queensland Police have reinforced road safety messages for South-East Queensland motorists as Cyclone Alfred is downgraded to a tropical low and crosses the coast north

DV offenders rise as overall numbers hit record low

Australia recorded the lowest number of criminal offenders in more than 16 years last year, but domestic violence offenders still increased. New data from the Australian

First Queensland detection of damaging honey bee pest

One of the most damaging pests to honey bees has been detected in Queensland for the first time. An alert from Biosecurity Queensland revealed the varroa mite (Varroa

Region-by-region advice to prepare for Alfred

Moreton Island and Bay Island communities will be the first to feel the full brunt of Cyclone Alfred, which is expected to cross the coast near Brisbane overnight

Mental health rehab centre opens on Gold Coast

A $122 million live-in facility for adults with complex mental health issues has opened on the Gold Coast. The Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU), at the

North Queensland reopens as SEQ awaits Alfred

As South-East Queensland prepares to bear the brunt of Cyclone Alfred this week, there is better news in North Queensland, with the all rail lines re-opened following

New online road safety program for students

With road trauma the leading cause death for children, the Queensland Government has rolled out a new online program to all state primary schools. State Transport

Free flu shots at the ready for Queenslanders

Queenslanders can access free flu shots from tomorrow. The State Government-funded flu vaccination program, for all Queenslanders from six months of age, runs from March

Matildas to play Asian Cup match on Gold Coast

The Matildas will feature in one of six matches to be played on the Gold Coast as part of the Women’s Asian Cup next year. Queensland Sports Minister Tim Mander said

Olympic flavour to tourism industry’s election asks

By Steve Zeppa Queensland tourism operators have urged an incoming Federal Government to support sector workforce development and sustainability and cultural goals in

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