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Why were flu vaccinations axed at the Ekka?
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Yesterday, Premier David Crisafulli was questioned on why his government cut the flu vaccination program at the Ekka this year.
He responded by spruiking what his government had done this flu season – restoring free flu vaccinations that weren't funded, something he said was 'pretty important', and spending more money on advertising.
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'Right now, cases are down by about 2 per cent … it's a pretty reasonable indication of how seriously we're taking it.'
When asked if he had received a flu vaccination this year, Crisafulli said that was between him and his doctor, and he encouraged Queenslanders to take advice from their GPs.
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7.22am
Recognition to help 'end the cycle of violence': Rishworth
By Daniel Lo Surdo
Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth says Australia's plan to recognise Palestine is part of an international effort to 'stop the cycle of violence' in the Middle East, as Anthony Albanese faces criticism for the move.
Speaking on Nine's Today, Rishworth said Albanese's announcement yesterday was about 'joining the international momentum' to bring an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
'We need to end the cycle of violence,' Rishworth said.
'And this step is being part of an international community, including with Canada, the UK, France, to build momentum for the meeting in September to end the cycle and create what everyone has hoped for.'
Albanese's decision to recognise Palestine has been slammed by Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, who said it would put Australia at odds with the US, and slapped down by the Israeli government, which described the move as a reward for Hamas.
Why were flu vaccinations axed at the Ekka?
By Brittney Deguara
Yesterday, Premier David Crisafulli was questioned on why his government cut the flu vaccination program at the Ekka this year.
He responded by spruiking what his government had done this flu season – restoring free flu vaccinations that weren't funded, something he said was 'pretty important', and spending more money on advertising.
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'Right now, cases are down by about 2 per cent … it's a pretty reasonable indication of how seriously we're taking it.'
When asked if he had received a flu vaccination this year, Crisafulli said that was between him and his doctor, and he encouraged Queenslanders to take advice from their GPs.
7.14am
Mostly sunny - will the weather hold out for the public holiday?
Brisbanites wake to another mostly sunny day today, with an expected maximum temperature of 22 degrees.
But the forecast for the Ekka public holiday tomorrow isn't quite as bright, with the weather bureau predicting a late shower.
7.07am
While you were sleeping
Here's what's making news further afield this morning:
Two weeks ago, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was unequivocal: there was no move afoot for the Australian government to recognise a Palestinian state. Then, on Thursday, he picked up the phone.
Erin Patterson's mushroom murder case has prompted questions about why some evidence was withheld from the jury during her marathon 10-week trial.
A death notice in The Age newspaper announcing the passing of 'Joe', the incarcerated hero of singer-songwriter Paul Kelly's song How To Make Gravy, has prompted speculation a follow-up to the 1996 hit may be on its way.
US President Donald Trump has praised Vladimir Putin as 'respectful' for travelling to the US for a crucial one-on-one meeting this week, while appearing to again blame Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky for the war.
The notion that we need to take 10,000 steps a day to stay fit and healthy has been around for so long, few have thought to challenge it. But research shows you can achieve the same benefits while moving less.
Spurred by growing sex positivity in the mainstream, today's sexual wellness industry is booming. But the history of adult toys dates back 28,000 years. How did we get here?
6.53am
The top stories this morning
Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' news blog for Tuesday, August 12. Today we can expect a partly cloudy day and a top temperature of 22 degrees.
In this morning's local headlines:
Where do Brisbane's highest-earning parents send their kids to school? Search our interactive chart to see the median household incomes at private schools across the city.
Work on the new RNA Showgrounds arena will start within weeks, Premier David Crisafulli has confirmed, signalling the start of Olympic-related construction in the 2032 host city.
A Chinese drone researcher whose student visa was denied over claims he was associated with weapons of mass destruction has lost his appeal against the immigration minister.
The family of murdered teenager Pheobe Bishop faced one of her alleged killers yesterday when the cases of Tanika Bromley and James Wood were mentioned at Bundaberg Magistrates Court.
The Queensland government says there are 'questions to be answered' by the state's Victims' Commissioner, after a damning review into the performance of DVConnect, where she was chief executive for years.