The Queensland state government of Australia has announced that it will lift COVID-19 vaccination requirements for a large number of venues, including cafes, cinemas, and galleries, as it refocuses its efforts on vaccinating children and pushing booster shots. From 1 a.m. on April 14, most venues that have been open only to vaccinated staff and patrons…
Australian State to Lift Vaccine Requirement at Many Venues, Shift Focus on Boosters and Jabs for Kids
New Dam Proposals Shelved for Years Despite Major Flood Risks in Australian State: Report
Thousands of homes could have been saved from major floods that swept through Queensland in early March had the government acted on a 2014 report to build additional defences against flooding. The study was put together by Queensland’s then-Department of Energy and Water Supplies, following the devastating 2011 floods that inundated Toowoomba, Ipswich, and large…
Brisbane River Reopens to Boaties
Although clean-up efforts continue, Brisbane River has reopened to boating enthusiasts following the floods in the Australian state of Queensland, with a warning to watch out for debris. State Transport Minister Mark Bailey says strict conditions will be in place, following extensive safety inspections. “Maritime Safety Queensland have done a phenomenal job in working with…
58 Percent of Queensland Teachers Won’t Vote Labor at Next State Election: Survey
Around 58 percent of teachers, principals, and other school-based staff surveyed by Queensland Education United (QEU) have said they will not vote for the Australian Labor Party (ALP), the incumbent state government of Queensland, at the next election, as a result of the COVID-19 vaccine mandates. In documents obtained by The Epoch Times, QEU sought…
Fears Electric Vehicles Will Remain Unaffordable in Australia as Queensland Spends $45 Million on Subsidies
The Queensland state government will be handing out $3,000 to brand new electric vehicle (EV) buyers in a bid to drive up the uptake of low emissions transport amid concerns high EV costs remain out of range of everyday Australians. The deal will apply to the first 15,000 Queenslanders looking to buy EVs under $58,000,…
Queensland Government Initiates Flood Donation Campaign
Queensland (QLD) Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has kick-started a donation campaign to get Queensland residents in flood-affected areas back on their feet. The QLD Government will donate $2 million (US$1.49 million) on behalf of Queenslanders to be divided evenly between four charities, the Australian Red Cross, Lifeline Queensland, The Salvation Army, and St Vincent de Paul Society…
Community Recovery Hubs Open in Flood-Affected Areas of Queensland, Australia
As part of the Queensland (QLD) Government’s flood disaster recovery and clean-up effort, community recovery hubs began opening in affected areas of the state on Thursday, providing financial assistance and support services to residents impacted by the recent flooding and severe weather events. This comes after floods devastated the southeast of the state over the…
Australian State Faces Billion Dollar Repair Bill After Flooding Disaster
Extreme flooding in Queensland, Australia, may have left the state in need of up to one billion dollars (US$730 million) to repair the damage wrought by the natural disaster. Queensland Deputy Premier, Steven Miles, told AAP on March 3 that early estimates for the disaster have placed the figure around the billion dollar mark. “It’s…
Severe Storms Ease in South-East Queensland, but Further Storms Still a Risk
Severe storms affecting south-east Queensland (QLD) have abated for the moment, but the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned that further storms remain a risk throughout Thursday, with the potential for flash and localised flooding. This comes as floods have devastated the southeast of the state and northeast of New South Wales over the past…
Australian Billionaire Unveils Biggest Renewables Hub in Southern Hemisphere
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest continues to make good on his commitment to transform Australia into a world-class green energy titan, with the announcement of what could become the southern hemisphere’s largest solar, wind, and battery hub. Forrest-owned Squadron Energy Orders has issued contracts to immediately start construction for the $3 billion (US$2.2 billion) Clarke Creek…
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