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'Call to arms': peak body joins coal royalties fight

A resources sector peak body has issued a "call to arms" urging businesses to join the fight against a state government's controversial coal royalties scheme.

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Queensland coalmines marked for closure ‘uneconomic’, analysis shows, despite sector blaming royalties scheme

Findings show ‘zombie mines’ often restarted during coal price spikes and mothballed as prices return to normal levels

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Premier takes a dig at miners in coal royalties rumble

A veiled swipe has been taken at "fairweather friends" by the premier of a state losing hundreds of mining jobs against the backdrop of a fight over royalties.

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Further job losses deal fresh blow to coal mine workers

A third mining company in as many days has announced job cuts, taking aim at a coal royalties scheme as it prepares to close an underground site.

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Parents of teen who died at music festival plead with Queensland government not to ban pill testing

Josh Tam’s parents have asked LNP to ‘step aside and allow the experts to lead the way in keeping our loved ones safe’

The Guardian - AU

Human rights commissioner blasts Queensland government’s ‘hostile’ approach to First Nations people

Scott McDougall uses speech at parliament to warn the LNP is ‘walking us backwards’ on reconciliation as he prepares to exit role

The Guardian - AU

‘Crocodile hunter’ Steve Irwin’s father slams American influencer for reckless crocodile stunts

Bob Irwin urges strict enforcement of ‘d***head legislation’ to protect wildlife after online influencer Mike Holston’s viral crocodile videos

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Premier condemns religious intolerance as Muslims in Queensland face heightened ‘fear and anxiety’

Community voices concern it is being targeted after alleged bomb threat and threatening email in recent days

The Guardian - AU

LNP concedes Queensland’s crime rate fell in Labor’s final year despite ‘youth crime crisis’ campaign

Youth justice minister acknowledges ‘small decrease of 2.25%’ in 2024 but has not stated LNP’s crime reduction target for 2025

The Guardian - AU

Premier cops questions over dumping of health official

A dispute over the appointment of a top health official has led to a corruption watchdog being asked to investigate a state premier and his cabinet.

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'You're a racist': Bob Katter raises fist at reporter

Bob Katter has threatened to punch a journalist after being asked about his Lebanese heritage in the lead-up to anti-migration rallies across the country.

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Politicians accused of inflaming fears over crime rates

Two in three Australians are anxious about crime but experts say these fears are being exploited by politicians pursuing populist law and order agendas.

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Tributes flow for 'irreplaceable' mother after stabbing

A mother and beloved nurse is being remembered for her care and empathy after she was fatally stabbed, with a 52-year-old man charged with her murder.

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Child sex offenders to be known in public registry

New laws will allow parents in one state to search for child sex offenders who live nearby but some groups say the changes could do more harm than good.

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'Too old': what Peter Dutton won't be doing next

Former coalition leader Peter Dutton has been feted by the Liberal National Party at a rare public appearance, sparking questions about his political future.

The Guardian - AU

‘Gender ideology’, quotas and anti-discrimination laws on the agenda for Queensland LNP state conference

Despite premier David Crisafulli’s wish for his party to maintain a moderate outlook, members have presented a number of divisive social issues for debate this weekend

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Labor rebounds to leads in Victorian and Queensland Resolve polls

Victorian and Queensland state Resolve polls both show Labor rebounding from big deficits to now lead. In Tasmania, Josh Willie from the left faction replaces Dean Winter as Labor leader.

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'Boundless love': tributes after dad, son killed

A father and son who died while they were on their way to buy ice cream after allegedly being struck by a ute have been fondly remembered with floral tributes.

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The Guardian - AU

Queensland premier rules out changes to coal royalty scheme despite pressure from mining industry

David Crisafulli says LNP ‘not touching’ policy charging rates among world’s highest, as conservationists rubbish industry claims levy causing downturn

The Guardian - AU

First Nations group launches federal appeal to block construction of main Brisbane 2032 Olympics stadium

Application lodged for permanent legal protection of Victoria Park, where state and federal governments plan to spend billions on sports infrastructure

The Guardian - AU

Queensland police union chief calls state government pay offer ‘grossly inadequate’ days after approving it

Shane Prior tells members Crisafulli government was ‘completely inflexible’ amid widespread backlash over 8% pay deal he had previously described as the ‘largest ever’

The Guardian - AU

David Crisafulli claims drop in Queensland crime victim rates but Labor says he’s cherrypicking data

The premier, who staked his leadership on cutting the number of crime victims per capita, says he has done ‘a little better’ than his election promise

AAP

'Confusing': war of words over victim of crime numbers

A state premier's claim to have turned around crime issues since coming to power is facing scrutiny with experts questioning the government's numbers.

The Guardian - AU

Violet loves attending her local state school, but some fear Queensland children like her will be forced into ‘segregated’ education

LNP pledges six new special schools in significant reversal from state’s advocate-backed policy to include children with disabilities in mainstream classes

AAP

Parents shocked at charge against childcare worker

Children have been collected by worried parents from a childcare facility where a worker was charged with indecent treatment of a four-year-old.

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