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Wednesday, September 22

Netballers everywhere you look, but completely COVID-safe, officials say

Thousands of netballers, coaches and parents are arriving at the Sunshine Coast today ahead of the largest outdoor, community sporting event since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Here's how your life will change (for the better) from midday today

From midday, life will get a whole lot easier across Queensland as COVID-19 restrictions ease to allow a range of activities that have been shut down for months.

The Triffid. (Photo: Supplied)

What you need to know about Qld's restrictions easing

Some restrictions are easing faster than expected, but there is of course one major catch — Victorians aren’t allowed and anyone coming to Queensland from that state will pay the price.

That's Gold! Iconic event gets green light, theme parks to reopen as tourism fires up

Gold Coast theme parks Sea World, Movie World and Wet’n’Wild will re-open within weeks and in time for Queensland and NSW school holidays, while the iconic Coolangatta Gold has also been locked in as the coast awakens from its COVID-induced slumber.

Today's the day: Borders closed for month but at least the pubs are open

Regional tourism bosses say the new move to allow Queenslanders to travel anywhere in the state will help the industry claw back hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue lost from the COVID-19 shutdown.

Let's get physical: Actors seek break from no-touch rules to get back on stage

Actors will call for special social-distancing exemptions similar to sports like rugby league and AFL so artists across Queensland can commence training and rehearsals ahead of the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.