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Queensland government in ‘integrity crisis’ over alleged undisclosed affair between two ministers, opposition says

The Olympic Games minister, Tim Mander, and the child safety minister, Amanda Camm say they were not in a relationship when they were sworn in

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Plath one of six Dolphins in Maroons mix for Origin

Dolphins warhorse Max Plath has the character and talent of a Queenslander, and the new six-man bench in State of Origin will only help his case for a debut.

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States pump up fuel security and bowser policing

One state is opening surplus port land to new fuel tanks and refineries as it races to boost storage and cut reliance on volatile global supply chains.

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Queensland sovereign citizen known as ‘His Serene Highness’ loses appeal for return of gun licence

Queensland tribunal upholds police decision to cancel Kent Jenkinson’s firearms licence in 2023, arguing that his ideologies mean he was not a fit and proper person to own and possess guns

The Guardian - AU

'Trying times': farmers stare down trifecta of troubles

Farmers are being forced to adapt and innovate as drought conditions intensify and global shocks push up costs and risk vital fertiliser supplies.

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Former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s surgeon partner charged with rape

Brisbane bariatric surgeon Vahid Reza Adib says he will fight charges of rape, sexual assault and deprivation of liberty

The Guardian - AU

Queensland rejects key Bondi report recommendation as Albanese’s gun buyback flounders

State’s police minister says buyback ‘doesn’t focus on keeping guns out of the hands of terrorists and criminals’, leaving NSW only clear supporter of plan

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Blues win Women’s State of Origin opener in fast fight with Maroons – as it happened

New South Wales defeat Queensland 11-6 to kick-start their Origin shield defence in Newcastle before heading north for games two and three

The Guardian - AU

Australia isn’t getting a fair share of tax on gas exports. Queensland has shown how to raise the bar

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised no new taxes on Australia’s gas exports in next month’s federal budget, saying the government “will not undermine existing contracts”. Questioned further, he said future gas tax changes aren’t being contemplated either.

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Cricket Australia’s BBL sell-off on hold after Queensland joins NSW in rejecting plans

Victoria, WA and Tasmania had supported privatisation but CA boss Todd Greenberg will now consider alternatives

The Guardian - AU

BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says privatisation of the BBL is inevitable, but NSW and Queensland don't want it to go ahead.

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Blues looking to rewrite their Newcastle history

The NSW Blues have just one home game in the 2026 Women's State of Origin series -- game one in Newcastle, a city where Queensland remains undefeated.

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Revamped Maroons undergo radical reset to take 2026 State of Origin fight to Blues

Queensland have a new coach, a new-look halves pairing and five debutants itching to test NSW’s hold of the women’s shield

The Guardian - AU

Kiwi flavour adds to tasty women's Origin series opener

NSW can't wait to get the Women's State of Origin series underway in Sydney, against a Queensland side that looks very different to last year.

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On-site violence as CFMEU 'youth crew' chase rivals

The so-called "youth crew" of the powerful CFMEU has been accused of chasing rival union officials, leaving a senior manager fearing for his safety.

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Trump’s US ratings are near a record low after dropping further last week

US President Donald Trump’s net approval is near a record low after a further dip, despite a surging US stock market. In Australia, there are federal Essential and Morgan polls and a Queensland Resolve poll.

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Humidity and heat are killers for tropical birds – waxbill and hornbill studies highlight the dangers

Humans are not the only species negatively affected by increasingly hot and humid conditions. Intense heatwaves sometimes kill large numbers of wild animals. Eastern Australia’s giant fruit bats, known as flying-foxes, provide possibly the most dramatic illustration. In late 2018, two days of extreme heat in the far north of…

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After blows to his anti-protest laws, Minns considers retreat from ‘globalise the intifada’ ban

NSW premier was unequivocal about ban on ‘hateful, violent rhetoric’ in wake of Bondi terror attack, but has now linked fate of his state’s laws with those of Queensland

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'Aggressive': union accused of disrupting major project

A leading construction company has told an inquiry CFMEU‑driven disruption added roughly $580 million to its costs on a massive public transport project.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s south-east set for drier and hotter winter as BoM forecasts potential El Niño

Queensland and NSW set for lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, while temperatures in most of the country likely to be higher than normal

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Men accused of raping cellmates mistakenly allowed to stay in shared cells by Queensland prison staff

Strict protocols violated by corrections staff who wrongly believed sexual assault cases were ‘closed’, ombudsman finds

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Queensland’s renewable energy ‘whiplash’: how the shift from coal stalled in Australia’s most polluting state

In 2024 seven solar and windfarms and seven storage projects – totalling 3,202 megawatts – had been approved. Then came the LNP government

The Guardian - AU

‘Take them to Byron’: Gold Coast glitter strip cracks down on people living on the streets

A report presented to the Gold Coast council says its compliance-led approach has had ‘positive results’

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Ben Roberts-Smith to attend first Anzac Day service since war crime charges

Former soldier says he will ‘pay my respects’ at commemoration in Queensland where he has been living since being released on bail

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'It sucks': Reds forge on without Test halves

Queensland Reds captain Fraser McReight is confident injured pair Tate McDermott and Tom Lynagh will still play a major role this season.

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