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Polio outbreak in PNG poses major health threat to Queensland
Australia’s closest neighbour is scrambling to control a polio outbreak, with Far North Queensland’s declining vaccination ...
Papua New Guinea's polio outbreak explained and whether it could spread to Australia
The World Health Ogranization says wild poliovirus type 2 was eradicated in 1999, but the deadly disease has been detected ...
PNG national still at large in after escaping ABF custody in Cairns
The police helicopter has been deployed in a fresh hunt for a Papua New Guinean national on the run from authorities for a ...
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The North Queensland Warfighter is taking over the region, as combined army exercises kick off
Seven nations, thousands of soldiers and hundreds of armoured vehicles will begin their takeover of North Queensland this ...
Maroons State of Origin 1995 legends back Tino Fa’asuamaleaui to lead Queensland to victory
State of Origin legend Fatty Vautin has declared Tino Fa’asuamaleaui the best forward he has seen in 20 years and the man to lead the Maroons to an upset victory at Suncorp Stadium next week.
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The rural Papua New Guinea villages on the vanguard of FNQ's fruit fly battle
Equipping rural communities in Papua New Guinea with practical tools to detect and manage one of horticulture's most ...
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North Queensland Warfighter Exercises: Australian Army deploy M1A2 Abrams tank
The Australian Army’s shiny new M1A2 Abrams tank has received glowing reviews during their first deployments outside of the ...
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Polio outbreak in PNG poses major health threat to Queensland
“There are more frequented travel routes between the Torres Strait and Papua New Guinea, which could increase that risk to Far North Queensland,” Dr Selvey said. “But in principle any ...