Mary MacKillop College Nundah students. | Newsreel

Tips to prepare students for delayed NAPLAN testing

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) schools have delayed the start of annual NAPLAN testing due to the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Many of its 146 schools across
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Cranes at construction site. | Newsreel

Productivity Commission to probe construction industry

Legislation to create a new Queensland Productivity Commission has passed State parliament. Treasurer David Janetzki said the new Commission would aim to cut unnecessary
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Queensland Parliament. | Newsreel

State and councils renew partnership agreement

The Queensland Government and the state’s local authorities have signed a new partnership agreement. Premier David Crisafulli said Equal Partners in Government
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Truck being loaded. | Newsreel

State expands 24-hour resupply emergency declaration

An emergency planning declaration, which allows the 24-hour resupply of essential businesses in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, has been expanded. Deputy
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Cyclone Alfred. | Newsreel

Recovery hubs open to provide face-to-face support

Community Recovery Hubs have been opened across South-East Queensland to provide face-to-face support for Queenslanders impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. State
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Mother and daughter separated during COVID. | Newsreel

Australia’s blanket COVID response ignored human rights

The human rights of Australians were overlooked in imposing blanket restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report. The Australian Human Rights
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Homes flooded in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Personal hardship payments activated in Alfred’s wake

Personal hardship grants are now available for Redlands, Gold Coast and Logan City residents directly impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Federal Minister for
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Queensland police car. | Newsreel

Police operation to stop looting after Alfred

Queensland police have launched an operation to prevent looting in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Queensland Police Service (QPS) Deputy Commissioner Cheryl
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Classroom with chairs on desks. | Newsreel

NAPLAN delayed as 700 schools remain closed

Queensland schools impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will be able to delay NAPLAN testing, which was due to start this week. State Education Minister John-Paul
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Car stuck in flooded road. | Newsreel

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
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