Queenslanders In Their Eighties Are The Main Casualty Of Omicron Wave 04/03/2022

Published: March 3, 2022, 2 p.m.

Queenslanders in their eighties have emerged as the main casualty of the Covid-19 Omicron wave new data has revealed, just as the state prepares to ditch all remaining pandemic restrictions.  Tourism Australia will feature the traditional Aboriginal names of key cities and locations in its marketing material as part of a new strategy to attract international visitors.  Queensland’s floods have racked up an insurance repair bill of nearly $700m in just days, with the full extent of the damage yet to be realised amid the threat of more severe storms.  Queensland beer judges swilled over 570 entries to determine the best beer in the country.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at couriermail.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.