NSW Health has banned the sale of sugary drinks in their facilities, but Queensland Health has opted to let hospital and health services implement their own policies.
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Queensland program sees Indigenous Australians embrace paramedic careers
Dwayne Simpson’s Indigenous background as a Gamilaraay man is the reason why he is one of a new breed of ambulance paramedics in south-east Queensland.
Airlines scramble to clear backlog of passengers after Brisbane Airport fog
More than 100 flights were either cancelled or diverted and airlines were left scrambling to clear the backlog, with the plans of frustrated flyers put in jeopardy.
Elvis Week 2017 hunkers up to Surfers Paradise
It’s the week of “doing it right and doing it tight” for Elvis in Surfers Paradise.
Brisbane ID scanner problems: 'You are killing my business and nightlife in Qld'
Tensions are rising over Queensland’s new ID scanning laws, with another big-name Brisbane venue criticising the rollout.
Parents warned to monitor their children online after Qld police charge man
Parents are being reminded to monitor their children’s internet activity after police in Queensland charged an alleged child groomer following an online sting.
Brisbane weather: Airport becomes ghost town after thick fog causes flight headaches
It was expected to take 24 hours to clear the backlog caused by Friday’s thick fog.
Uber driver charged with sexual assault
Detectives believe there could be other victims and have launched an appeal for anyone else with information to come forward.
Pedestrian critical after crash on Gold Coast
A man is fighting for his life after being hit by a car while crossing a Gold Coast intersection.
Brisbane researcher develops golden bananas to boost nutrition in Africa
A Brisbane researcher has turned bananas golden in an attempt to end vitamin deficiencies that cause blindness and death among African children.