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Unexplained mass deaths of young strawberry plants in Queensland may add to price increases

Strawberry farmers count the cost of losing half a million young strawberry plants soon after they were purchased and planted.

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Morning Mail: NSW left behind on drug policy, Gorgon carbon capture fail, SpaceX rocket blows up

Queensland’s move to three-strike system for minor drug possession leave NSW isolated; emissions shoot up 50% at huge gas project; Elon Musk says spacecraft test was ‘exciting’

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Toddler dies in hospital after being run over in Home Hill

A 15-month-old has died in hospital after being run over in a north Queensland driveway.

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Queensland Police announce new role for retired officers to 'bolster the frontline' but not in senior roles

The Queensland Police Service has announced it will allow retired officers to return to the front lines under a new relief pool — but an experienced detective says they are shutting out experienced officers.

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Sea level rise threatens island turtle hatchery

A study has delivered more bad news for a globally important green turtle nesting site off Queensland, with climate change predicted to flood all nests by 2050.

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Gigantic, 13-foot crocodile found with its head torn off on Australian beach

The beheading, which may have been motivated by a recent spate of crocodile attacks on humans, could spell trouble for the local ecosystem.

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Three strikes: NSW falls behind rest of nation as Queensland reforms drug possession laws

Queensland health minister says progressive changes will open up pathways for people to receive treatment

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Three-strike personal drug use rule expanded in Qld

Changes to Queensland drug laws are expected to divert thousands of people caught with small amounts including cocaine and heroin away from the justice system.

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'Ancient' bulloak jewel butterfly gets 'temporary reprieve', but climate change threat still looms

The critically endangered bulloak jewel butterfly is only found in pockets of Queensland's Southern Downs. Conservationists who have been working to protect it are delighted by an increase in the population.

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Queensland moves to protect 'surgeon' title amid cosmetic industry crackdown

State Health Minister Yvette D'Ath introduced the legislation in parliament today, which would see practitioners who have not completed advanced formal training prohibited from using the title.

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Old is new as Qld police attempt to lure back retirees

Retired police officers will be able to return to the front lines in Queensland under a program designed to provide relief to the state's stretched service.

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Slater wants Ponga to 'enjoy himself' as Origin looms

Queensland coach Billy Slater says it's too early to predict who'll play No.1 in the Origin series opener as he welcomes the return of Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga.

AAP

The Queensland destinations that helped inspire Cub Sport’s new album

Cub Sport vocalist Tim Nelson took a break from recording to explore an unforgettable side of his home state

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Queensland grazier planting 10ha tree corridor to improve productivity and environment

An ambitious regeneration project will see four central Queensland landholders plant 30 hectares of forest on agricultural land to increase animal habitat and biodiversity.

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Quacks told to cut it out in cosmetic surgery crackdown

Laws covering cosmetic surgery are going under the knife in Queensland as the state looks to crack down on "surgeons" with no recognised medical training.

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Cheers: Queensland uncorks bottler of a recycling idea

Queensland is raising a glass to becoming the first to include wine bottles in its 10 cent container deposit scheme.

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Google spreads its Wing drone deliveries in Australia

Drones carrying sushi will take off from another Australian launch-pad this week as Google expands its delivery operations in the country.

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Wide Bay-Burnett gold discovery promises job prospects, exploration opportunities

The discovery of gold and copper in Queensland's Wide Bay-Burnett region has mining industry leaders excited about what it could mean for the state.

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Man surrenders to police after Queensland siege

Queensland Police have revoked an exclusion zone in Logan after arresting a man who was holed up in a home and believed to be armed.

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Queensland digital licences rollout in Townsville after delays

After delays caused by cybersecurity concerns, the Queensland government is finally rolling out digital licences with a staggered trial approach.

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Man surrenders to police after Qld siege

Queensland Police have revoked an exclusion zone in Logan after arresting a man who was holed up in a home and believed to be armed.

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New Queensland drug laws will keep thousands of people out of justice system, advocates say

The new laws mean police will issue a warning for first-time minor drug possession and offer a place in a diversionary program. It's hoped thousands of people will be kept out of jail as a result.

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Queensland government taskforce suggests dog owners should see jail time if their animals kill or badly injure someone

A special taskforce has been reviewing Queensland's dog laws since 2021 and it held an emergency meeting on Wednesday after a spate of attacks in the state.

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Australia has had some biocontrols go awry, but plenty others were successful

When biocontrol is done well, it's the most powerful tool we have to control pests. Here are a few times that biocontrol has helped Australia's economy and environment.

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Groups fear landlords may use loophole to bypass Queensland’s new once-a-year rent-rise law

QCOSS and other tenant advocacy groups support the new rental measures but urge landlords to do the right thing, saying there is still ‘more work to do’ around housing reform

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