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Capricornia MP Michelle Landry has announced her retirement from federal politics, paving the way for Nationals leader Matt Canavan to potentially move from the Senate to the House of Representatives. Ms Landry cited her desire to take care of herself as the reason for her decision.
Meet Harold Alford, a local legend in Kilcoy, Queensland, known for his pink attire and tireless advocacy for cancer care. His personal journey with cancer has inspired a community to come together and support a worthy cause.
Heavy rain and flash flooding have forced the closure of over a dozen schools across south-east Queensland, with hundreds of calls for help reported. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts conditions to continue easing across the south-east, although isolated falls of up to 40 millimetres are possible.
Artist Justene Williams' latest exhibition showcases her ethos of reuse and transformation, even of her own work, over the last 20 years. The exhibition, Once We Were Mudskippers, brings together works from Williams' career, including collaborations and award-winning pieces.
Federal Nationals MP Michelle Landry is set to announce her retirement from politics on Friday, paving the way for leader Matt Canavan to potentially switch to the lower house at the next election. Ms Landry has held the Queensland seat of Capricornia since 2013.
Queensland's parliament is set to pass laws that will see repeat offenders, including children, face a minimum one-year jail sentence for committing a serious offence on bail. The laws have been met with concerns from advocates and unions, who warn they will expose more children to inhumane conditions and increase pressure on jails and courts.
Cardiothoracic surgery at a major north Queensland hospital was paused for 10 days last month due to staff shortages, resulting in patients who needed urgent surgery being flown to Brisbane. The hospital is now engaging with the nurses union over concerns nurses were being inappropriately called into work at the cardiothoracic unit, leading to fatigue-related leave.
Hospitalizations related to e-scooter and e-bike accidents are on the rise in Australia, with teenage boys being disproportionately affected. New data coding systems are expected to improve understanding of the risks surrounding e-mobility devices.
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