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Thought life would return to normal once coronavirus restrictions lift? Think again
People and businesses across Australia have had to make major changes to adapt to life under the coronavirus pandemic — and some changes could be here to stay.
Thought life would return to normal once coronavirus restrictions lift? Think again
People and businesses across Australia have had to make major changes to adapt to life under the coronavirus pandemic — and some changes could be here to stay.
Staff, residents in the clear at aged care home where nurse tested positive for coronavirus
More than 200 people at an aged care home test negative for coronavirus as residents are evacuated to private hospitals after a COVID-19 scare at the Rockhampton facility.
How I got the shot: Photojournalists share the stories behind impossible images
From race riots to natural disasters, six snappers explain how they 'got that shot' and the conditions they faced to capture their most important images.
Most of Australia is opening up, but some venues are staying closed due to 10-person limit
Happy and excited people have flocked to beaches and cafes, enjoying the things they haven't been able to do under coronavirus restrictions, as authorities warn we can't afford to be complacent as we begin moving and interacting more.
West Coast Eagles want to avoid playing in Victoria when AFL season resumes
The Eagles are hoping they won't have to travel south from their Gold Coast base for AFL matches once the 2020 season recommences after it was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Aged care facilities 'on high alert' in central Queensland
Contact tracing is underway and facilities "escalated visitor restrictions" on the same day it is revealed that a Rockhampton nurse who tested positive to COVID-19 continued to work at an aged care facility while infected.
Drag queens in the market for a hospitality revival
The Gold Coast's hospitality industry is taking tentative steps back to business as usual as coronavirus restrictions ease across the state..
'Millions of litres' of beer tipped down drain due to ongoing pub closures
Brewers are expected to tip millions of litres of beer down the drain as it goes stale in pubs with no patrons, but also to avoid paying alcohol taxes if they try to sell it later.
Church tight-lipped on investigation into outback bishop
The Bishop of Broome remains living in the remote town, two months after a rare Vatican review of the diocese got underway.
Nurse went back to aged care facility while awaiting positive coronavirus result
All residents at a central Queensland aged care facility have so far tested negative to COVID-19, after the centre was placed in lockdown because a nurse was diagnosed with coronavirus.
Nurse 'went back to aged care facility' while awaiting positive COVID-19 result
All residents at a central Queensland aged care facility have thus far tested negative to COVID-19, after the centre was placed in lockdown because a nurse was diagnosed with coronavirus.
Pubs, restaurants, salons reopen their doors today. So what can Queenslanders now do and what's still off the table?
Thousands of restaurants, cafes and beauty salons have reopened today across Queensland, giving the state a much-needed economic boost. So what can Queenslanders now do and what's still off the table?
Outback pubs reopen, giving Birdsville policeman a break from pizza delivery
Outback communities look forward to sharing a meal and quenching their thirst at the local pub this weekend as coronavirus restrictions ease, with the Birdsville Hotel in Queensland planning a sophisticated soiree on Saturday night.
Queensland Government accused of putting remote Indigenous communities at risk
Indigenous health experts say the Queensland Government's "stalling" on rapid coronavirus testing machines is risking the health of remote communities.
Farmer's generous gift after fighting back from depression
An organic avocado grower who hit rock bottom due to drought last year is lifting hundreds of strangers' spirits, with the gift of beautiful sunflowers.
Police video shows pursuit of Blue Care van stolen with elderly man inside as two jailed
Two men are jailed for stealing a Blue Care van with an elderly patient inside, as Queensland police release dramatic vision of the 70-minute police pursuit across the Sunshine Coast.
These dogs just want to return to school and read books with their friends
Story Dogs is a national program that helps children boost their confidence and reading skills but volunteers and their dogs on the Sunshine Coast can't return to school during COVID-19 restrictions.
Queensland schools to fully reopen from May 25
State Education Minister Grace Grace says the successful return to school of prep, year 1 and years 11 and 12 this week has persuaded the state disaster management committee to push ahead with a full reopening.
Where can you get tested for coronavirus in central Queensland?
Here is where you can get tested for COVID-19 in central Queensland.
