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Queensland Considers Mining Camps For COVID-19 Quarantine

"I think with this new strain, we have to put all options on the table," said the state's premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
By Melanie Burton, Reuters

Panic-Buying Erupts In Brisbane: Here's The Psychology Behind It And How To Avoid It

While the impulse to stockpile may seem a reasonable reaction to the situation, experts say it’s important to know panic-buying can “ultimately exacerbate the situation”.
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Brisbane Plunges Into Strict 3-Day Lockdown, Masks Mandatory

'If we do not do this now, it could end up being a 30-day lockdown' Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said on Friday.
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Anti-Marriage Equality Campaigner Investigated By Cops After Bragging About ‘Sneaky’ Border Run

The anti-marriage equality campaigner boasted about crossing the QLD border on social media.
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Queensland Takes Big Step To Protect Itself As Sydney's COVID Cluster Spreads

NSW recorded seven new cases on Tuesday linked to the Avalon cluster.
By Colin Packham, Renju Jose, Reuters

Dramatic Weather Lashes Australia’s East Coast, Forces Evacuations

Famous beaches swallowed, roads submerged by waterfalls and surf clubs swamped in thick sea foams.
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'Leave Immediately': Bushfire Approaches Township On K'gari - Fraser Island

The massive bushfire has been burning at K'gari since mid-October.
By Renju Jose, Reuters

Queensland Border Will Open To Greater Sydney From Next Week

"We welcome you to Queensland from December 1," Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.
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University Of Queensland COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Found To Be Safe And Effective In Early Tests

“The vaccine is proving to be safe through phase I clinical trials and that it is proving to produce a positive antibody response.”
By Colin Packham, Reuters

Brisbane Prisoners Set Fire In Cells As Virus Lockdown Sparks Unrest

Inmates lit fires, smashed windows and flooded their cells with water.
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