Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Yvette D Ath
The first COVID-19 vaccine in Townsville has been administered on Friday 5 March to registered nurse Rebecca DeJong.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath has visited the Townsville University Hospital’s Pfizer hub, which will bring the vaccine to North Queensland’s frontline workers.
“It has been an incredible two weeks and I’m so pleased to be in Townsville to launch the 6
th Pfizer vaccination hub,” Minister D’Ath said.
“The vaccine in this initial stage of the rollout will be administered to frontline workers in hotel quarantine, in our hospitals and at our ports and borders. “They’re the most vulnerable to infection and getting them vaccinated early on is a crucial part of our fight against COVID-19. “I cannot overstate how proud I am of our hardworking staff in Townsville for getting this vaccination hub up and running. “This is all about keeping North Queens
Police condemn vigilante action after aggressive driving in Townsville ends in 22-year-old woman s death
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Jennifer Board, 22, died after a sedan allegedly lost control and crossed onto the side of the road she was driving her motorcycle on.
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Townsville police say they have strongly cautioned against vigilante action after a sedan chasing a stolen car crashed before allegedly veering into 22-year-old motorcyclist Jennifer Board overnight.
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The circumstances of the incident have not been determined by police
Superintendent Assistant District Officer Glen Pointing has warned people to alert police and not pursue suspected offenders themselves
Queensland MPs are set to vote on sweeping euthanasia legislation this year, after Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made it a key election pledge. The Courier-Mail went to all MPs for comment to seek their view on the issue, as they await draft legislation from the Queensland Law Reform Commission which is due by May. See what your MP had to say in response to the following questions: Do you support voluntary assisted dying? Will you vote in favour of voluntary assisted dying when the legislation comes before the parliament? See where your local MP stands on this sensitive issue. Stephen Andrew, Member for Mirani (One Nation)
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today urged North Queenslanders to apply for hundreds of jobs currently being recruited at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
The Premier said time was running out to apply for positions. “This is a jobs bonanza in Townsville,” the Premier said.
“From chefs to bar tenders to security guards, we’ve got a wide range of jobs up for grabs for the season ahead.
“We invested in this stadium because we know how important infrastructure like this is when it comes to creating local jobs.
“If you’re looking for a job and you live in North Queensland, I urge you to get online and consider applying.”
Minister for Tourism Industry Development and Innovation and Minister for Sport The Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe
North Queensland is the big winner with the WNBL playing its entire 2020 season in Townsville, Cairns and Mackay which wrapped up today with a thrilling home team Grand Final clash.
Tourism and Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the WNBL season was secured by the Palaszczuk’s Government’s Far North Queensland Tourism Rescue Package.
“Congratulations to the Southside Flyers who take home the 2020 WNBL season trophy after a 17-point Grand Final win over home team The Townsville Fire – 99 to 82,” Mr Hinchliffe said
“While The Townsville Fire was disappointed in their hunt for Grand Final glory on the court this afternoon, they really have had a stunning turnaround season.