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Sunday, October 17

Restrictions ease at 6am but nurses fear they’re still at risk of COVID-19

Three nurses were infected in the latest COVID-19 outbreaks. The Palaszczuk Government is under pressure to explain how staff will be protected in future.

Could this be the big one? 'Very worried' Premier fears perfect virus storm

The virulent UK strain of the coronavirus quietly spread from a previous cluster, to young people who have visited popular venues as far afield as Byron Bay and Gladstone. No wonder authorities are concerned.

Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young says she is greatly encouraged by Queensland's testing results. (Photo: AAP Image/Darren England)

Snap lockdown for greater Brisbane to stop new virus outbreak

Greater Brisbane will enter a three-day lockdown from 6pm tonight as worried health authorities work to contain the spread of a virulent UK strain of coronavirus.

Brisbane, two Coasts worst hit by job crisis, mining still buoyant

Brisbane and its neighbouring coasts have been hit harder than the rest of Queensland by job shedding as companies adjust to the COVID-19 recession.