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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Work complete on nation's biggest weir since WWII

Construction is complete on the largest weir built in Australia since World War II, with the vast body of water captured to be used in agriculture and industry.

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Queensland’s wet tropics see 25% rise in threatened species in three years as climate change bites

Ecologist Stephen Williams says tropics ‘at a real risk of losing the very things it was made a world heritage area to protect’

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Murder accused granted bail due to DNA testing delays

A young man accused of playing a part in a stabbing murder has been released on bail due to Queensland's forensic laboratory's DNA testing backlog.

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Croc attack ruled out in radio show host search

Police have ruled out a crocodile attack in the disappearance of former Sydney radio host who went missing while fishing in remote far north Queensland.

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WWII bombs found in state forest in routine patrol

Three 80-year-old bombs from World War II have been safely detonated in a far north Queensland forest after being discovered by rangers in a routine patrol.

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Qld opposition leader vows to revamp public service

Queensland's opposition leader has outlined his plan to revamp the public service sector as he builds toward the 2024 state election.

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Queensland LNP promises not to change abortion laws if elected despite 2020 pledge

David Crisafulli says abortion reform ‘not a priority’ for opposition amid focus on issue after Amanda Stoker preselection

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Truck stowaway ends up in wrong state after 400km drive

A man who stowed away under a truck in a bid to secretly hitch a ride to Coffs Harbour, ended up in Queensland almost 400km away.

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Call for national testing standard after Qld lab bungle

Queensland's attorney-general has backed the concept of a national standard for forensic testing after years of bungles at a state-run laboratory.

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Fortescue hit with first strike, unveils green spend

Fortescue Metals Group has received a "first strike" on executive pay as the iron ore miner unveiled plans to splash $1.1 billion on green hydrogen.

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As homeschooling numbers keep rising in Australia, is more regulation a good idea?

The number of families choosing to homeschool in Australia and around the world keeps growing.

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Rain set to assist as bushfires continue to burn

Queensland firefighters battling blazes in the state's southeast are set to receive some assistance with showers forecast for the rest of the week.

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Teacher charged, remanded over 200 child offences

Police have charged a teacher in far north Queensland with more than 200 additional child sex offences following his recent arrest.

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Backlog after 'flawed' DNA testing could take years

Another DNA testing bungle has been exposed at Queensland's troubled forensic lab, meaning more than 100,000 samples might need to be re-tested.

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The Queensland Government Has Announced It’s Boosting The First Home Owner Grant To $30,000

The boost can be used towards new builds and granny flats.

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Boland, Sutherland star as Vics beat Bulls in Shield

Will Sutherland has overcome the disappointment of a costly dropped catch to inspire Victoria to a 113-run Sheffield Shield win over Queensland.

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More cash on offer for first home buyers

The Queensland government is doubling grants to first home buyers in an effort to get thousands more people into the property market.

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People told to leave over fast-moving Qld bushfire

People have been told to leave The Pines in southeast Queensland as crews battle a fast-moving bushfire, with an emergency warning in place.

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Late wickets keep Queensland in the Shield hunt at MCG

Victoria has a lead of 237 with four wickets in hand ahead of the last day of their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at the MCG.

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Car could hold answers in shooting death investigation

Police have revealed the identity of a man shot dead in central Queensland as they appeal for information about a car seen near where his body was found.

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Two charged over alleged two-state joyride

NSW police have charged a man and a teenager boy over a destructive joyride from Queensland to the Sydney CBD.

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Police remove exclusion zone around Queensland bushfire

Police have lifted a formal exclusion zone ordered for residents of the fire-impacted township of Kooralbyn in Queensland's Scenic Rim.

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Queensland Muslims ask for police protection over New Zealand far-right activist’s pro-Israel protest

Destinys Church founder Brian Tamaki says his event will include 200 men performing the haka and a speech from Avi Yemini

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Man dies after waiting for hospital bed in ambulance

Queensland's health minister says a full clinical review is under way after a grandfather allegedly spent hours in an ambulance waiting for a hospital bed.

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Exclusion zone declared around fast-moving Qld bushfire

Authorities have set up an exclusion zone and told residents it's not safe to return home as fire crews battle a fast-moving blaze in southeast Queensland.

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