Low Quality kidneys better than dialysis

A Brisbane study found that a ‘lower quality’ kidney transplant has been found to have better quality of life outcomes and is more cost effective than remaining on dialysis for patients with end-stage renal failure. 

Expanding the quality criteria of donor kidneys suitable for transplant may be a better strategy than remaining on dialysis in the hopes of being matched with a higher-graded kidney. 

Calls grow for PM to apologise

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is being urged to apologise to former Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate, who alleges she was "bullied" into leaving her position over the Cartier watches scandal.

There is also growing support for Ms Holgate's call for Australia Post chair Lucio Di Bartolomeo to resign. 

QLD restrictions ease early

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced that Restrictions will ease from 6am tomorrow.

Masks will not be required except at airports or when flying visitors will be allowed in hospitals, aged and disability care facilities as soon they are ready.