Those under the age of 40 are only eligible to receive the AstraZeneca jab, which has been linked to rare blood clotting incidents.
Vaccination incentive schemes have been implemented successfully around the world; the US state of Ohio increased its Covid immunisation rate by 49 per cent by offering $1million lottery draws.
A study meanwhile by the Growth Intelligence Centre think tank found Australians would be more likely to get vaccinated if they were offered cash incentives from just $50, News Corp Australia reported.
Tabcorp s Lotteries and Keno managing director Sue van der Merwe said the gambling giant had already shown financial support for the national vaccination effort.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Mark Bailey
Works on the $230 million Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 (TRR5) are now underway, with the first sod being turned on the project in Townsville today.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said the project demonstrated the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s ongoing commitment to regional Queensland.
“The TRR5 project will duplicate the remaining six-kilometre, two-lane section of the Townsville Ring Road and deliver significant improvements in safety and freight efficiency through the city,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
“Under the 15-year, $13 billion Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, we are continuing to invest in safety, flood resilience and capacity upgrades along the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and Cairns.
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Agreement necessary on City Deal initiatives
Townsville City Council will continue to work with the Queensland and Australian governments to find agreement on projects to be funded under the Townsville City Deal.
Mayor Jenny Hill said she welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement today of grants for two local projects.
“Council welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of grants to fund the refurbishment of ReefHQ and to upgrade and expand the Royal Flying Doctor Service base,” Cr Hill said.
“Council will continue to work for agreement from all three levels of government on projects to be funded with the $195 million promised by the Prime Minister for Townsville under the City Deal.
A woman has been charged following the alleged wounding of another woman.
Police will allege just before 2pm yesterday (July 4) a disturbance occurred on Bayswater Road in Currajong resulting in a 33-year-old woman being taken to Townsville University Hospital with multiple leg and arm wounds.
A crime scene was declared.
The 43-year-old woman was arrested at a Robertson Street address in Railway Estate shortly before 3pm and taken to the Townsville Watchhouse.
She has been charged with one count of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.
The Railway Estate woman remains in custody and is next due to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on August 23.
A baby girl has died after being struck by the family car outside her home.
Baby Alice Lambert was killed on June 25 in Aitkenvale in Townsville as the family were getting ready to leave for a holiday.
The toddler had just began walking when she was hit by the family car.
Baby Alice Lambert (pictured) was killed on June 25 in Aitkenvale in Townsville as the family were getting ready to leave for a holiday
Alice died shortly after arriving at Townsville University Hospital.
The infant has been remembered by family and friends as a vibrant, beautiful girl with an angelic smile .