Queensland has recorded one new case of coronavirus, as virus alerts have been issued for three Brisbane sites and Moreton Bay islands.
Meanwhile, shoppers who visited two furniture stores or a Spotlight west of Brisbane have been put on alert and urged to monitor their symptoms after a positive COVID case visited the businesses.
Queensland Police said the man allegedly provided false information to an emergency officer about not leaving the yacht in NSW, when he actually had.The Lady Pamela arrived at Coomera following a 15-day journey with seven people on board on August 25 after having previously travelled from NSW and virus-stricken Victoria.Source:SuppliedIt was reported that they were fined a total of $9000 fine.
Last week NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said the team was investigating whether the Victorian family had a permit to leave the state.
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