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Queensland moves on rights for donor-conceived people

Donor-conceived people are in line for more rights to access their genetic history in Queensland as the government responds to several recommendations.

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‘Public anxiety’ no justification to override Human Rights Act on youth crime laws, Queensland MPs told

Human rights commissioner Scott McDougall warns against making breach of bail an offence for children at tense parliamentary committee hearing

The Guardian - AU

Pill testing is coming to Queensland. Here's what can we learn from programs overseas

Queensland will become the second Australian jurisdiction to offer pill testing. While the timeline is yet to be announced, once up and running, Queenslanders who use illicit drugs can have them checked to see what they actually contain before taking them.

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Steve Irwin's father, Bob Irwin, calls for change after croc that attacked man and dog shot

Bob Irwin says he's sick of seeing crocodiles culled after attacks he believes are caused by people taking unreasonable risks. He and other conservationists want to see an investigation into an incident in Queensland last week that left a man in hospital and a crocodile dead.

ABC News

Queensland judge to receive apology after department refused to detail solitary confinement of boy, 13

Department boss says staff initially declined request to provide information due to ‘incorrect advice’

The Guardian - AU

Qld youth crime 'doesn't justify' rights override

Queensland's Human Rights Commission, Law Society and Bar Association have major concerns with proposed laws targeting children who commit crimes.

AAP

Queensland boy held in solitary confinement in breach of youth justice laws, court hears

A 13-year-old Queensland boy was confined to his cell for 20 hours or more for 78 days, a court hears.

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Victoria won't follow Qld on pill-testing site trial

Premier Daniel Andrews has ruled out Victoria embarking on a pill-testing trial after Queensland flagged plans to roll out a site within the next six months.

AAP

Qld Greens push plans to end fossil fuel industry

The Queensland Greens will table legislation to ban new coal and gas projects and exports by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.

AAP

Stonemason says silicosis risk can be managed as ministers meet to discuss ban

A Far North Queensland stonemason says there has never been a case of silicosis among his staff because his business insists on strict safety protocols. Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says if a ban is introduced it will not come into effect for at least 12 months.

ABC News

Adavale Veterans Retreat offers outback peace and community for those needing an escape

Veteran Ted Robinson says the isolation, serenity, and a small community in outback Queensland help him find "a bit of peace". Now he's working to give others the same experience.

ABC News

Youth justice overhaul 'directly at odds' with Path to Treaty and Closing the Gap, Queensland government warned

Advocates warn proposed law changes will disproportionately affect First Nations children.

ABC News

Leaked report reveals fears closure of Brisbane doctor's opioid substitution service will lead to crime and deaths

Almost 1,100 people being treated for opioid addiction have been left in limbo after their Brisbane GP suddenly closed, sparking warnings of overdoses and crime, a leaked document reveals.

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Girl, 8, fights for life after fall from rocks at beauty spot as dad leaps to rescue

Terrifying footage shows the moment an eight-year-old girl was rescued by her father and a bystander while unconscious after she plummeted off a cliff into the sea below in Queensland, Australia

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The Guardian - AU

‘Like an animal’: Queensland boy, 13, spent months confined to cell for 20-24 hours a day

Court hears youth justice principles breached after 122 days in detention, including in solitary confinement

AAP

Qld youth justice reforms 'would cause more crime'

Top Queensland legal bodies have criticised the lack of consultation on the Palaszczuk government's youth justice bill, saying it's likely to cause more crime.

AAP

Papali'i shrugs off calf concerns before Raiders opener

Canberra prop Josh Papali'i has backed himself to beat a calf injury in time to play in the Raiders' NRL season opener against North Queensland.

The Guardian - AU

Failure to protect Indigenous children from violence at home ‘funnels’ them into crime, Queensland report finds

Research on justice and support systems says current approach creates further trauma, resulting in lifelong consequences

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Hoffman Drilling appeals Gold Coast Council rejection of water extraction near Springbrook National Park

A company denied permission to extract water near a national park on the Gold Coast that is home to a number of endangered species will have its appeal heard in the Queensland Planning and Environment Court from today.

AAP

Qld man charged with child sex crimes spanning decades

Far north Queensland police have arrested a man and charged him with dozens of sex offences against 14 victims over a 22-year period.

The Guardian - AU

‘Illegal’ strip searches of children among claims made by Queensland watch-house whistleblower

Exclusive: Officer’s submission to state’s youth crime bill describes adult prisoners exposing themselves to children and imitating sex acts

ABC News

The Premier, a former judge, and an Indigenous legal service officer weigh in on Queensland youth crime

In this ABC Radio Brisbane special we look at the proposed changes to how young criminals are dealt with in Queensland, and why they are being discussed so widely.

AAP

GPs back Queensland plan to offer illicit pill testing

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has backed the Queensland government's plan to roll out illicit pill testing to minimise harm to users.

ABC News

What is found in illicit party drugs and how pill testing will work in Queensland

Queensland will be the second jurisdiction in Australia to provide illicit drug testing, here's how it will work and what chemist are finding hidden in pills.

The Conversation

Australia’s red goshawk is disappearing. How can we save our rarest bird of prey from extinction?

Australia’s red goshawk once ruled the skies. But now this almighty raptor, affectionately known as The Red, has become our nation’s rarest bird of prey.

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