Anthony Albanese has appointed a special shadow minister for Queensland ­resources in a shock move designed to win back the state’s regional voters and end internal divisions.

A teenager charged with the hit-run murders of a Brisbane couple recently pleaded guilty to about 50 offences –but was only given a slap on the wrist.

Annastacia Palaszczuk has been accused of short-changing Queenslanders with new figures revealing the state has spent the nation’s lowest amount on COVID-19 stimulus despite demanding more Commonwealth cash.

Queenslanders will be given COVID-19 tests in five pharmacies across the state under a Queensland Health trial despite dire warnings from medical groups.

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