Jim Chalmers has defended the decision to end Covid support payments, saying the government must be ‘up-front’ about budget challenges
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Cockroach alert at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane
As the Maroons and Blues prepare to face off in the State of Origin final decider tonight, another showdown is occurring between the SES and the “influx” of cockroaches in the stadium where the final will take place.
To be very clear, my government has not made this decision, this is a decision that was inherited from the former government and state governments.
I’d encourage concession cardholders to go and get the 10 free rapid antigen tests that they’re eligible for by the end of this month. There’s still a lot of time to go and do that. Of course, on top of that, there are free rapid antigen tests available in aged care facilities, across a range of areas as well in addition to that.