COVID-19

Adelaide Declared ‘Hotspot’

Adelaide Declared ‘Hotspot’

Adelaide has been declared a COVID-19 “hotspot” by the Queensland Government following the confirmation of a novel coronavirus outbreak in South Australia.

COVID Restrictions Ease Again

COVID Restrictions Ease Again

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a further easing of restrictions as Queensland continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID Virus Found In Sewage

COVID Virus Found In Sewage

Health authorities fear there could be undetected COVID-19 cases in the Ipswich area after viral fragments were found in a wastewater treatment plant.

Pandemic Payment Extended

Pandemic Payment Extended

Queenslanders who are self-isolating or in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic can now access support with a $1500 Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment.

Health Alert Expanded

Health Alert Expanded

Queensland Health expanded its public health alert on Thursday after a Townsville woman tested positive to COVID-19 earlier this week in Melbourne.

COVID-19 ‘Roadmap’ Released

COVID-19 ‘Roadmap’ Released

Queensland’s COVID-19 restrictions will ease further during November and December … provided there are no cases of “unlinked” community transmission of the disease.

Wondai Carnival Cancelled

Wondai Carnival Cancelled

It’s now official … the Wondai Christmas Carnival won’t be going ahead in Coronation Park on Christmas Eve, and a suggested alternative location of Wondai Showgrounds has been ruled out, too.

Border Restrictions Ease

Border Restrictions Ease

Queensland border restrictions eased on Thursday, allowing all Queensland residents to travel to the defined NSW border zone and return into Queensland.

Border Exemption Extended

Border Exemption Extended

Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young has extended the class exemption for farmers and agribusiness workers who need to move between Queensland and NSW to perform essential agribusiness services or farming activities, such as tending to livestock or crops.

Telehealth Rebates Extended

Telehealth Rebates Extended

The National Rural Health Alliance, the peak body for rural health in Australia, has welcomed the Federal Government’s expansion of Medicare rebates for telehealth consultations until March 31 next year.