The Daily Aus Headlines: Qld nurses accept new pay offer
Oct 22, 2025
Queensland nurses are set to receive annual pay increases after a new agreement was approved, bringing positivity to the healthcare sector. In a twist, the Prime Minister's plane made an emergency landing due to an incident involving a crew member. Tensions grow as the plans for a meeting between Putin and Trump are indefinitely postponed, casting doubt on peace negotiations in Ukraine. On a brighter note, researchers are proposing oyster restoration to tackle the algal bloom crisis in South Australia, showcasing innovative solutions for environmental issues.
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Nurses Secure Regular Pay Rises
- Queensland nurses and midwives won annual pay rises of 2.5–3% through a new agreement with the state government.
- The deal follows strikes and must be signed off by the state's Industrial Relations Commission.
Emergency Landing After Overhead Locker Incident
- The Prime Minister's RAAF plane made an unscheduled stop near St Louis after an object fell and struck a crew member.
- The injured person was taken to hospital and the flight resumed after a three-hour wait, refuelling in Honolulu.
Putin–Trump Summit Put On Hold
- A planned summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump is uncertain after diplomatic back-and-forths and a Kremlin saying no meeting was confirmed.
- Trump said he won't hold a 'wasted meeting' while Russia called the summit unconfirmed after talks between foreign ministers.