Queensland is toughening its borders as all of NSW plunges into hard lockdown for at least seven days as the state struggles to contain the spread of COVID19.

Grey nomads escaping lockdowns in southern states have set up camp in regional and outback Queensland.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner have thrown their weight behind a plan from corporate leaders to build a classy, world-class landmark in Brisbane.

Queensland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be celebrated at a massive welcome home parade to be held in Brisbane’s CBD, where they will be awarded the Keys to the City.

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