Queensland kids are missing crucial maths and science classes as schools struggle to find enough qualified teachers to take lessons.

Immunisation experts want aged care residents and workers to be given the flu and Covid-19 vaccines on the same day in a major shift on health advice.

The aggressive strain of Covid wreaking havoc in Melbourne has put Queensland authorities on high alert.

And in sport, Townsville has gone troppo ahead of next week’s historic State of Origin match with frenetic fanatics snapping up tickets and grabbing flights and hotels in an extraordinary bookings blitz.

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