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Details: Written by Grant Broadcasters; Category: Received; Published: 01 November 2021; Hits: 97

Former chief health officer Jeannette Young has been sworn in as Queensland's 27th governor, promising to maintain her focus on the health of everyone who calls the state home.

But she's also vowed to make headway on another issue dear to her heart - literacy rates, especially among the state's Indigenous children and girls.

Dr Young is the fourth woman and the third doctor appointed by the Queen to represent the monarch in her namesake state.

She was handed the important constitutional, ceremonial and community role on the recommendation of the premier, who said Queenslanders already owed Dr Young a great debt for keeping them safe during the pandemic.

"Guiding us through this dark time has meant enormous pressure, sleepless nights, and a torrent of information which you processed calmly and clinically, with compassion and care," Annastacia Palaszczuk told Dr Young during Monday's swearing in ceremony at Parliament House.

"From a population of five million, only seven have lost their lives. This is a world-leading result. It caps a lifetime devoted to public health and 16 years as chief health officer."

Ms Palaszczuk said Dr Young had also been instrumental in driving down smoking rates, boosting childhood immunisation, and tackling obesity.

"We will never know the number of lives you have saved. It is telling that, in all the messages from thousands of well-wishers, they are tinged with the sadness of losing you as Chief Health Officer," the premier said.

"That is how profound your impact has been. And it is the reason why this appointment is so fitting."

Dr Young paid tribute to predecessor Paul de Jersey, a former chief justice of Queensland who became governor in 2014 and stayed in the job longer than expected so she could advance Queensland's COVID-19 vaccination program.

She promised to travel widely throughout Queensland, "especially to our First Nations communities" and to promote literacy.

"Especially for Indigenous children, and for young girls, to encourage a healthy and active Queensland, and to visit every public hospital throughout my term," she said.

"I'm just so in awe of all healthcare workers and emergency services personnel in our state. They are truly incredible people."

Earlier in the day, Mr de Jersey and his wife Kaye were honoured with a farewell parade at Government House. He became emotional when speaking of the work they had achieved together, and of her abiding support.

"A very proud and grateful farewell to you all. God bless Queensland. God bless the people of Queensland," he said.

Authorities are still seeking a replacement for Dr Young after her anointed successor as chief health officer, infectious diseases doctor Krispin Hajkowicz, on Friday said he could not take up the role for personal reasons.

Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Peter Aitken is leading Queensland's pandemic response until a permanent replacement is found.

Details: Written by Grant Broadcasters; Category: Received; Published: 31 October 2021; Hits: 129

Jordan De Goey has been stood down by Collingwood indefinitely as the AFL star awaits a December court date following an alleged incident at a Halloween-themed party in New York.

The 25-year-old's once promising career hangs in the balance after he - and friend Luke Dyson - were charged with forcible touching and assault and temporarily placed in a holding cell.

De Goey pleaded not guilty to the charges and is not due to face court again until December 8, after senior Magpies players are expected back at the club for pre-season training.

The former first-round draft pick was approached by reporters after leaving court, but declined to answer any questions.

Collingwood spent the day attempting to wrap their heads around the alleged incident at PHD Rooftop Lounge, which took place only hours after De Goey and Dyson arrived in New York from California.

The Magpies released a second statement late on Sunday confirming De Goey had been suspended.

"The club will continue to pay De Goey under the terms of his contract until such time as an outcome to proceedings against him in the United States is reached or a more complete account of events is established," the statement read.

"In the interim, De Goey will not be permitted to train or play with Collingwood or make use of club resources, staff or facilities.

"Collingwood is deeply disappointed by reports and events of the last 48 hours involving De Goey in the US.

"Given the circumstances, the club believes it is appropriate to remove him from the AFL program.

"Collingwood has been in contact with De Goey and his management today and has explained to both its decision."

De Goey and Dyson are alleged to have approached a woman on the dance floor at the club.

The woman's friend then confronted the pair, before Dyson allegedly struck the man in the face with a glass bottle, splitting his lip, New York police said.

Police say the woman called 911 and De Goey and Dyson were taken into custody, before they were both charged.

Dyson posted several videos with De Goey on his Instagram page before the alleged incident.

The pair wore only bathrobes to the party, joking they did not have other outfits.

They were filmed shirtless posing for the camera, with Dyson pretending to down a large bottle of vodka.

De Goey travelled to America during the off-season to undergo an intensive fitness program at W Training Facility in California as he attempted to capitalise on an outstanding end to the 2021 season.

Only last week, De Goey gave several interviews saying he drew inspiration from Christian Petracca after the Melbourne star's Norm Smith medal-winning performance in the Demons' drought-breaking premiership.

De Goey was allowed to leave Australia under a permit due to his sponsorship with Monster Energy.

The explosive midfielder-forward is out of contract at the end of next season and was setting himself for a new career-making contract.

In August, Victoria Police had to pay legal costs to De Goey after dropping a historic indecent assault charge against him.

De Goey has played 118 games and kicked 155 goals for the Magpies after debuting in 2015.

He finished fourth in the club's best-and-fairest award this year.

The AFL said its integrity team will continue to work with Collingwood in regard to the incident.

"The AFL endorses the Collingwood Football Club's decision to stand down player Jordan De Goey after he was arrested and charged overnight in New York," the statement read.

Details: Written by Grant Broadcasters; Category: Received; Published: 31 October 2021; Hits: 125

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey's AFL future hangs in the balance after he was released from custody in the United States following an alleged incident at a Halloween-themed nightclub party in New York.

The 25-year-old - and friend Luke Dyson - has been charged with forcible touching and assault and was temporarily placed in a holding cell.

De Goey pleaded not guilty to the charges and is not due to face court again until December 8, after senior Magpies players are expected back at the club for pre-season training.

The former first-round draft pick was approached by reporters after leaving court, but declined to answer any questions.

Collingwood are still attempting to contact De Goey after the alleged incident at PHD Rooftop Lounge, which took place only hours after he arrived in New York from California.

De Goey and Dyson are alleged to have approached a woman on the dance floor at the club.

The woman's friend then confronted the pair, before Dyson allegedly struck the man in the face with a glass bottle, splitting his lip, New York police said.

Police say the woman called 911 and De Goey and Dyson were taken into custody, before they were both charged.

The Magpies released a brief statement on Sunday about their game-breaker, who finished fourth in the club's best-and-fairest this year.

"Collingwood is aware of a report involving Jordan De Goey," the statement read.

"The club is attempting to contact Jordan, who is in the USA, to determine the facts of the matter.

"The club will not be in a position to comment further until it has done so."