39 h. ago Opposition, former LNP premier raise questions over top doc hiring

Campbell Newman and Labor don’t often see eye-to-eye. But both want answers over the chief health officer recruitment process after revelations about political signage at the first pick’s home.

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3 d. ago Queensland premier, deputy won’t reveal if they’ve had flu jab

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie have declined to say if they have had this year’s flu vaccination.

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3 d. ago Most parents skip the flu jab for their children. Is that a bad idea?

The flu vaccine is so strongly recommended for children under five, the government makes it free. So why are vaccination rates against the flu declining?

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3 d. ago ‘Not going to force people’: Bleijie OK with country’s worst flu jab rate

After Premier David Crisafulli’s refusal to say if he had personally had the vaccine, Bleijie echoed the comments it was “between me and my GP” – but went further.

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3 d. ago Brisbane news live: Bleijie echoes premier’s refusal to admit whether he had jab | Why were flu vaccinations axed at the Ekka? | Fireworks explode into crowd at Brisbane carnival

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4 d. ago ‘Questions to be answered’: Premier weighs into DVConnect failings

A review of the government-funded domestic violence service has led to scrutiny of Queensland’s first Victims’ Commissioner.

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7 d. ago Premier criticises plans for Story Bridge Palestine march, but leaves call to police

Police are assessing plans for the Story Bridge to be shut for a march mirroring the protest on the Sydney Harbour Bridge last weekend.

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9 d. ago Former Queensland Premier competes in powerlifting competition

Steven Miles was seen competing in the CAPO Nationals Powerlifting competition in Brisbane last weekend.

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