Queensland News
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Australian Border Force investigates an alleged foreign boat arrival in remote Queensland. Meanwhile, residents in Clermont, Queensland, continue flood recovery efforts six months later. Separately, research highlights Queensland's significant skin cancer burden.
Queensland Rail Reaches Union Deal, But Full Service Restoration Remains Distant
- Queensland Rail has reached an in-principle agreement with unions covering about half of its workforce. - Despite the deal, full restoration of services to the south-east is not expected soon due to maintenance backlogs and ongoing negotiations. - The Acting Transport Minister stated that the agreement does not resolve the current issues affecting the south-east Queensland network.
Border Force Investigates Alleged Foreign Boat Arrival in Remote Queensland
- Australian Border Force officials are investigating an alleged arrival of foreign nationals by boat at a remote beach in Far North Queensland. - Witnesses reported a boat landing early Tuesday morni…
Regional Queensland Town Bands Together as Painstaking Flood Recovery Continues
- Residents of Clermont, Queensland, are still working on rebuilding homes and fences six months after severe floods. - The town experienced its worst flooding in 110 years, creating a significant bac…
'Wake-up call': Research reveals Queensland's skin cancer burden
- A new study reveals Queensland, Australia, faces a significant skin cancer burden, with mid-life residents undergoing approximately 1.5 million procedures annually. - The research, led by QIMR Bergh…
Queensland pubs to open early for Socceroos match with special license
- Queensland pubs and clubs can apply for special licenses to open from 3am to 7am on Saturday to broadcast the Socceroos World Cup match. - Venues must apply by Thursday and have no outstanding licen…