Cheap parking at Logan Hospital's new car park
Logan Hospital reveals its parking costs of the new multi-storey car park for the first time.
With 15 minutes free the first hour, people parking here will be charged just three dollars for the first hour, making Logan hospital one of the cheapest parking spots on the southside.
Disability community's trust in the federal government "destroyed"
National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Linda Reynolds announced on Friday the government had agreed not to make any legislative changes to the scheme, committing to consult on any future amendments.
The disability community says trust in the federal government has been "destroyed" by scrapping controversial plans for independent assessments for participants of the NDIS.
Kevin Rudd could help Australia receive more Pfizer vaccines
In Australia’s effort to bring forward millions of Pfizer vaccine doses, former MP Kevin Rudd may have some influence in reaching this target.
As Scott Morrison has not yet directly contacted the Pfizer chairman, Albert Bourla, about Australia’s vaccine shortage problem, Kevin Rudd stepped in as a concerned Australian citizen to get discussions going, talking to Dr Bourla in late June.
Calls for Australia to take action against the Myanmar junta
Calls for Australia to take action against the Myanmar junta for targeting and attacking medical workers treating victims of violence.
Since the 1st of February military coup, medics and doctors have worked on the frontlines of the pro-democracy protest movement.
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Different mask guidelines for school students
As schools open, students will not have to wear masks in classrooms, despite the two-week decree of enforcing masks outside homes.
Students over 12 however must wear masks on public transport until the end of the statewide ban, ending on Tuesday at 1am.
The education minister Grace Grace says, quote “It's business as usual for schools.”
Calls to get Rockhampton recognised as 'at risk' for a future Dengue fever outbreak
Public health experts are worried the area north of Rockhampton could be at ongoing risk of a future Dengue fever outbreak.
Research published in the Medical Journal of Australia calls for the official map of Queensland’s dengue-receptive areas to be updated to include the broad geographic area between Townsville and Rockhampton.
Praise for a Deception Bay high school that offers flexible learning for disengaged students
An independent high school is being praised for its success in re-integrating disengaged students through alternative programs.
Arethusa College, in Deception Bay, is helping students who have previously struggled with mainstream learning to get the most out of their education.
VIC closes its borders to NSW and ACT
Victoria closes its borders to New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory as authorities try to stop the COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney.
Health authorities recorded 77 new cases in NSW yesterday and over hundred are expected today.
Struggling NSW households can apply for financial support amid lockdown
Struggling New South Wales’ households will receive more financial support over coming days as the state faces extended lockdowns.
This assistance aims to stop people having to re-apply for the COVID-19 Disaster Payment each week.