Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has defended her request for more data showing the impacts of reopening after lockdowns on unvaccinated children up to 16 years old.

The Federal government criticised the Premier's request and urged her to commit to the reopening plan.

Figures from Ambulance Victoria show there are still hundreds of paramedics who have refused to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

256 ‘on road’ paramedics have declined the vaccine, which equates to about 4.6% of the total number of paramedics.

The UK’s Foreign Secretary Domonic Raab said evacuation flights from Afghanistan could resume in the near future when the Kabul International airport reopens.

Raab said the UK will not recognise the Taliban anytime soon but they must engage with the militant group to ensure UK nationals and Afghan allies can leave.

It's been confirmed this year’s Brisbane Festival will go ahead despite the threat of lockdowns and restrictions.

As a result of the pandemic and limited interstate travel, the festival’s lineup is made up of mostly local talent.

Asthma Australia has pointed out public data showing Gladstone has Queensland’s worst air pollution, experiencing four of the five worst air pollution days across the state this year.

Scientists say this is partly due to control burns in the area but ultimately due to the heavy industrial works in and around the city.

Queensland strawberry farmers are pleading Queenslanders to stock up on strawberries this season as they are losing fifty cents a punnet due to oversupply caused by lockdowns.

Strawberries are unusually cheap for this early in the season selling for only ninety nine cents at Aldi stores.

The latest figures show fifty five to sixty four year olds are the largest cohort currently receiving JobSeeker payments, despite outperforming their younger peers.

Research provided by MAX Solutions reveals thirty percent of employers are reluctant to hire older workers even though they often have more experience in vital skills like conflict resolution, management and mediation.

Dr Kirby White, a GP from rural Victoria, took initiative during the pandemic last year when she noticed there was a national shortage of personal protective equipment, especially in rural communities.

Dr White designed and produced washable and reusable gowns for medical staff and patients in waiting rooms.

China has introduced new rules for under 18s which prohibit them from playing video games for more than three hours per week.

The new rule says they can only play video games from 8 to 9 o’clock at night on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.