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'I've struck gold!': Sydneysiders run to Queensland paradise to escape lockdown abc.net.au/news/2021-08-29/s…

'I've struck gold!': Sydneysiders run to Queensland paradise to escape lockdown

The Gold Coast has become a safehaven for Sydney professionals fleeing the Delta outbreak in New South Wales.

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Live: Push for NSW and Queensland to broker a solution for border communities abc.net.au/news/2021-08-28/c…
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Woman who attempted to breach border by hiding in car boot arrested after fourth crossing attempt abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/w…

Woman who attempted to breach border by hiding in car boot arrested after fourth crossing attempt

A woman who had previously been intercepted by police trying to illegally cross into Queensland in the boot of a car is arrested after breaching the border.

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Alleged hit-run driver charged with child exploitation offences abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/a…

Alleged hit-run driver charged with child exploitation offences

Police charge a Sunshine Coast man with child exploitation offences after his alleged involvement in a hit and run on a major far north Queensland highway.

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Woman accused of husband's stabbing murder 'engages in deliberate deception', justice tells court abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/q…

Woman accused of husband's stabbing murder 'engages in deliberate deception', justice tells court

Chris Catling was found dead in his Rockhampton home in March and his 49-year-old wife Kerrie Catling has been charged with his murder. Justice David Boddice is yet to decide whether to grant her...

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Hundreds of Queensland children held under youth crime legislation reforms abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/q…
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Doctor warns 'harm will come to patients' with health care staff banned from crossing the border abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/m…

Doctor warns 'harm will come to patients' with health care staff banned from crossing the border

Doctors are furious and fearful for patient safety as catering, cleaning, sterilization and administration workers at hospitals and surgeries are banned from crossing the border.

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Cafe owner facing anti-mask charge sent home from court for not wearing mask abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/c…
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Hundreds left stranded amid new border restrictions abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/b…
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Child cancer survivor denied 'crucial' check-ups in Brisbane abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/q…
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Jordan promised his dying nan he'd help his community, and he's doing just that abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/j…

Jordan promised his dying nan he'd help his community, and he's doing just that

Darumbal man and trainee paramedic Jordan Young dedicates his life to improving Indigenous health outcomes and encouraging other youths to strive for success.  

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Tractor-driving teen crisscrosses outback for mental health abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/t…
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Birds of prey rehabilitation centre opens, looking for volunteers abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/n…

Birds of prey rehabilitation centre opens, looking for volunteers

A lack of carers for Far North Queensland's birds of prey has seen a new charity and rehabilitation centre open to care for injured apex predators.

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No Ekka, but Gold Coasters regain their days at the show abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/t…

No Ekka, but Gold Coasters regain their days at the show

This weekend's Gold Coast Show is kicking the Ekka out of the limelight from today, as it delivers on rides, show bags and fun food just when locals are looking for some relief.

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'Battery power packs in these vehicles can kill': Warning tags to be fitted to electric cars abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/q…

Why electric vehicle owners are being asked to attach a label to their number plates

In a car crash, electric vehicle battery power packs can be a risk to firefighters and paramedics attending the scene.

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Annastacia Palaszczuk says restrictions are easing around funeral, wedding and business capacity requirements, and dancing will be allowed again from 4pm. abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/q…
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Regional quarantine facility to be built in Queensland, despite federal government concern abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/c…

'It's a no-brainer': Queensland goes it alone to build regional quarantine hub

Queensland is building a regional COVID-19 quarantine facility near the Wellcamp Airport, west of Brisbane, despite the federal government repeatedly rejecting the proposal.

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How the Gold Coast is preparing to meet the vaccination target that will see border restrictions eased abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/g…

The jab rate that will trigger freedom is within reach, say Gold Coast city leaders

The countdown is on for businesses on the border waiting for the state to reach the 70 per cent vaccination target that will ease their pain. Gold Coast leaders say the local community is on track to...

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Calls to ban swimming with humpbacks off Queensland to 'give whales their space' abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/c…

Calls to ban swimming with humpbacks off Queensland to 'give whales their space'

Swim-with-whales tours offer a chance to get up close and personal with huge humpbacks, but researchers find the activity could be harming the migrating marine mammals.

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'Drone racing is open to everyone': Townsville veteran takes sport to new heights abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/t…

'Drone racing is open to everyone': Townsville veteran takes sport to new heights

Champion drone racer Zak Martin-Taylor says the sport helped him transition to life outside the army, after being medically discharged three years ago.

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