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How To Compare Removalists Quotes And Save Money

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 Hello friends, Hiring professional removalists in Brisbane is a wise and practical solution during a house move. The professionals have the expertise, experience and equipment to handle and move your belongings expertly. However, hiring professionals requires you to manage your moving budget well. If you don’t, you can easily deplete your savings. One of the best ways to estimate your spending is by getting quotes from removalists and comparing them to find the most affordable removal services. To know how to compare removalist quotes and save money, please read the article below. https://www.betterremovalistsbrisbane.com.au/how-to-compare-removalists-quotes-and-save-money/

Queensland's forecast budget surplus more than doubles to $4.3b off the back of a booming housing market

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 Queensland has more than doubled its expected budget surplus after the booming housing market pumped billions of extra dollars into the state's coffers. Treasurer Cameron Dick revealed the state's official operating surplus for the 2021-22 financial year was $4.3 billion. It is the biggest budget surplus in Queensland history and more than twice the $1.9 billion surplus that was predicted in the June budget. Mr Dick told parliament the surplus was a result of lower spending and increased tax revenue, made up primarily from stamp duty from real estate sales. Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-25/qld-cameron-dick-budget-surplus-doubles-covid19-housing-market/101574528

Queensland forensics lab boss didn't tell health minister when she first became aware of DNA testing problems, inquiry hears

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 The head of forensic sciences in Queensland met with Health Minister Yvette D'Ath in June to discuss urgent problems with DNA testing of crime scene samples but failed to mention police had been briefing her about the issues for almost six months, an inquiry has heard. Lara Keller, the acting executive director of Queensland Health's Forensic and Scientific Services (FSS), told the inquiry into forensic DNA testing she met with Ms D'Ath and the department's Acting Director-General Shaun Drummond on June 2. She said she was asked to attend the meeting after the Queensland Police Service's submission to the Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce was published with concerning data relating to forensic DNA testing in the state. Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-25/queensland-dna-inquiry-forensic-head-problems-minister/101569950

Brisbane Paralympian Karni Liddell's car, wheelchair stolen seven months after home was flooded

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 Karni Liddell has been left isolated after her specially modified car and wheelchair was stolen from her home over the weekend. Forced to rent a "very expensive" but "very secure" apartment after her Hendra home was flooded in February, Ms Liddell has been left shocked at the latest round of bad luck she had been dealt. The former Paralympian swimmer and disability advocate has spent thousands of dollars modifying her black Honda Odyssey with a ramp and a hoist so she can easily access private transport. Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-25/karni-liddell-vehicle-wheelchair-stolen-paralympian/101573388