Queensland’s Health Minister has admitted the state’s hospital system is struggling to cope with demand, and fears the coming flu season could exacerbate the problem. Key points: An emergency doctor says Queensland’s access block and ambulance ramping is the worst she has ever seen Staffing shortages have been caused by COVID with more than 1,600 … Read more
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Exciting sprinter Star Patrol ruptured to victory by seven lengths at Flemington last start and trainer Clinton McDonald wants to keep raising the bar. Excitement machine Star Patrol has done nothing but impress trainer Clinton McDonald ahead of Saturday’s 1100m sprint at Flemington. If anything, the three-year-old Starspangledbanner gelding, who broke in by seven lengths … Read more
A former prime minister has been popping up across the country to rally support for Scott Morrison, and now he’s sliding into voters’ voicemails. Former prime minister John Howard has lent his voice to robocalls targeting vulnerable NSW Liberal seats, urging voters not to risk “disastrous” change. Mr Howard has kept a relatively low profile … Read more
Lynette Dawson allegedly spoke to her sister about husband Chris before she disappeared. Now, the former teacher is standing trial for her murder of her. Before her disappearance, Lynette Dawson told her sister that her husband Chris was “angry with her all the time” and thought he needed to see a doctor, a court has … Read more
A sunken yacht belonging to a controversial Queensland millionaire has caused serious environmental concerns after it washed up as debris on one of the state’s most idyllic beaches A sunken yacht belonging to a controversial Queensland millionaire has caused serious environmental concerns after parts of it washed up as debris on one of the state’s … Read more
It was only a matter of days ago that Scott Morrison made a promise to shake off his “bulldozer-like” manner, but the pledge is already starting to unravel. It was only a matter of days ago that we heard the Prime Minister was going to shake off his bulldozer-like manner, but we are already seeing … Read more
Emotions are certain to flow if Dark Destroyer can win the Queensland Derby after trainer Andrew Scott recently lost his father in a tragic car crash. It was one of the most heartbreaking phone calls Kiwi trainer Andrew Scott could have received – learning of the death of his much-loved father in a car crash … Read more
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has been hit hard by Andrew Symonds’ shock death. Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has opened up on the “amazing connection” he once shared with Andrew Symonds in the wake of his old teammate’s death. Reflections on shared adventures have become far too common for the likes of Clarke and … Read more
Former Test cricketer Andrew Symonds’ death was part of a horror weekend on Queensland’s roads, and it’s a trend the state can’t buck. Former Test cricketer Andrew Symonds’ death has shone a light on Queensland’s worrying 2022 road toll, which is on track to be the state’s worst in more than a decade. Symonds, 46, … Read more