Strict lockdown directions for parents of a Brisbane school

Parents of a Brisbane school claim they have been made to feel like “Criminals” throughout a home quarantine trial.

The parents from St Thomas More College claim that they felt “threatened” by Queensland Health official’s when they did not receive a text message providing a link to a mandatory questionnaire. The quiz was created to prove people were at their submitted quarantine address, giving them ten minutes to respond.

New flight paths over Brisbane causing outrage

New flight paths over Brisbane continue to cause outrage.

Increased noise as a result of new flight paths has resulted in a public consultation. However claims have come out suggesting the review is being buried. These claims come as residents were given one weeks notice, only two sessions were offered and it was limited to 50 people. 

Walk-in pfizer hubs in Brisbane

Families across Queensland have been jabbed after a weekend of walk-in Pfizer vaccinations.

Thousands of Queenslanders got their jab after the eligibility expanded to anyone aged 12 and over. This was spearheaded by walk-in hubs across the state, featuring the Brisbane Convention Centre. 

Manny Pacquiao running for Philippines president

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao has announced he will be running for president of the Philippines in 2022.

Senator Pacquiao has come out against the Philippine’s current president criticizing the administration for alleged corruption and its South China sea stance. The boxing world champion said, “We need progress, we need to win against poverty… we are fed up with the promises of change.”

Fraser Island now K'Gari

Fraser Island has officially been restored to its Aboriginal name K'Gari.

The largest sand island in the world, located north of Brisbane, will now be officially known as K'Gari. The name translates to “paradise” in the local Butchulla language. 

Queensland covid case from airport

Health authorities are fearful after Queensland Covid cases passed through the airport on Friday.

Two known cases were at the domestic terminal, sending authorities into high alert. One person waited for more than four hours before boarding a flight, but both were arriving from New South Wales.