Queensland’s borders have closed to New Zealand due to a COVID-19 outbreak in Auckland.

NSW, Victoria and Queensland have limited quarantine-free travel now that at least eight cases have been linked to an Auckland high school.

“Unfortunately, over the past few days New Zealand has been recording some new positive cases, which is why we are closing the border from 6pm [February 24, 2021],” said State Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young.

“Anyone who is permitted to travel to Queensland from New Zealand will be required to quarantine on arrival."

Community activists will take to the footpath to protest the indefinite detention of refugees in a Kangaroo Point hotel. 

Refugee Action Collective Queensland will gather every Friday from 5pm at the Kangaroo Point Central Hotel to draw attention to the detained men. 

The 60 men inside, some of whom have been detained for over 8 years, have been banned from using the outside terraces and putting up signs. 

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has named Brisbane as the preferred candidate city to host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games.

Brisbane's bid is reportedly the stand-out due to the existing infrastructure and the established upgrade plans for South-East Queensland.

The IOC will now move discussions to a targeted dialogue followed by final negotiations. 

A doctor who reportedly administered 4 times the recommended dose of a Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to two elderley Queenslanders, has been stood down from the vaccine program.

Federal Health minister, Greg Hunt, says the incident is still under investigation.

Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly says they may need to review the training modules going forward.

A planned $2.1 Billion dollar development of eagle street pier has been appealed in court by the owners of a neighbouring commercial tower.

Neighbouring tower, Riparian Plaza, says the plan has changed significantly since it was approved by the Brisbane City Council late last year, with over 5 thousand square metres of extra floor space added to the development. 

Brisbane City Council has not replied to the appeal however a hearing has been scheduled for March 25.

Queensand’s fire season is predicted to extend into March due to extreme hot and dry conditions. 

Brain Smith, Regional Manager of Rural Fire Service Queensland, says the fire season in Central Queensland will continue until the region experiences significant rainfall. 

This comes despite La Nina conditions, which typically bring heavier rainfall in the wet season, being declared by the Bureau of Meteorology.

Biloela Netball Association has been awarded Queensland Good Sports Club of the year at a ceremony held at Parliament House in Canberra today. 

The community sports club is being recognised for building team cultures where members support each other, especially in relation to addiction and mental health. 

8 Queensland clubs are receiving awards at the ceremony today for building healthy and inclusive communities through local sporting programs.

The Government has asked the Department of Finance to look into the safety of Cross Bench MP Craig Kelly's staff as New South Wales Police continue to look into claims of inappropriate behaviour by one of his senior staffers.

Kelly's senior staffer Frank Zumbo is being investigated by New South Wales Police over allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

Mr Zumbo strenuously denies any wrongdoing and no charges have been laid.