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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Nazi salute will be captured in proposed ban on hate symbols, Queensland government says

Proposed bill also aims to ensure those who commit crimes motivated by prejudice face tougher penalties

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Queensland renters facing the prospect of giving up groceries to keep a roof over their heads

In a few months, the rent for Stacey Paul's Brisbane home — where she has lived for 10 years — will increase by $250 a week. And despite the financial stress, she does not dare leave.

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Rain douses dry predictions for autumn with storm spell predicted to peak this week

A storm outbreak across south-east Australia is now in its ninth day, boosting March rain totals to near record levels along parts of the slopes and ranges while defying dry predictions for autumn.

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How starting a daily bus run led to a spike in enrolments at Stonehenge State School, in outback Queensland

Three years ago, Stonehenge State School in outback Queensland only had three students and parents and staff were worried about its future. A reliable bus service led to a spike in enrolments and 17 pupils now attend the school.

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Queensland police say there is no footage of shooting death of Indigenous man

Family of Aubrey Donahue had requested body-worn camera vision of incident in Mareeba but police say none exists

The Guardian - AU

Water licence win reignites hotly disputed coal mine

A controversial Queensland coal mine expansion will be fast-tracked after the decision to grant a water licence was endorsed by internal review.

AAP

Holmes hails Cowboys' Elliot as NRL's best 18th man

North Queensland's Mr Fix-it, Brendan Elliot, has been named for his NRL season debut against Canterbury on Sunday.

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Queensland bid to limit rental hikes to once a year ‘will not stop price gouging’

Tenants and social organisations say proposed change don’t go far enough to addressing housing stress

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Trial date set for Queensland man accused of possessing nearly $1 million worth of heroin

Van Dung Vu has pleaded not guilty to possessing 3.3 kilograms of heroin discovered in a package from Vietnam addressed to a Mackay business.

ABC News

Torres Strait freight subsidy to ease cost of living

The Queensland government has earmarked $64 million for subsidies to help pay for sea freight services in the Torres Strait and ease living costs.

AAP

Murder investigation launched over missing North Queensland teenager Linden Malayta

North Queensland teenager Linden Malayta was last seen in the rural town of Ayr in 2019. Now police believe he has been murdered.

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Rental hikes limited to once a year to head off housing crisis, Queensland Premier announces

Rent hikes will be limited to once a year rather than every six months, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk tells parliament ahead of a housing crisis round table.

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Queensland to limit residential rent increases to once a year

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will cap rent increases on residential properties under fixed-term leases to once a year, from every six months.

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National reconstruction fund secures crossbench support – as it happened

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Queensland researchers to study brain activity of patients with epilepsy — hope to detect seizures with smart watches

Researchers will examine whether purpose-built smart watches can help patients assess seizure risk by detecting stress signals.

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Queensland moves to slow pace of residential rent hikes

The Queensland government's move to reduce the frequency of rent increases has been welcomed by social service advocates but panned by the real estate sector.

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Australian Olympic Committee boss says the Gabba only needs 'a coat of paint' to host Games as costs mount

The Queensland government has announced a $2.7 billion redevelopment of the stadium ahead of the games as part of a larger $7 billion deal with the federal government.

The Guardian - AU

Protests in north Queensland town of Mareeba after family say man killed by police was unarmed

Police statement released after 27-year-old Aubrey Donahue was shot alleged he had held a knife

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Compensation uncertain amid coal power plant struggles

The Queensland government is being urged to take over a troubled coal-fired power plant amid uncertainty about compensation for price caps.

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Concerns over major rail project brushed off

Concerns over the potential delay of a major Queensland rail project have been brushed off as "hysteria" by the state's transport minister.

AAP

Prefab homes for nurses, cops as Qld seeks housing fix

Prototype prefabricated homes for government employees will be ready by June as Queensland seeks solutions to inflated rents and supply issues.

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Murray Taulagi sidelined with MCL injury

North Queensland will be without star winger Murray Taulagi for an extended period following a knee injury.

The Guardian - AU

Alarm over decision to exclude Queensland police from Indigenous truth-telling inquiry

Human rights commissioner says given role in ‘brutal colonisation’, it is ‘fundamentally important’ police participate in inquiry

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Men charged with seeking children for sex online

Two men have been charged with multiple child sex offences following a joint investigation into an online classified platform in southeast Queensland.

The Guardian - AU

‘Unprecedented’: domestic violence shelters reach capacity amid Queensland housing crisis

Women escaping violence are staying in refuges for years due to a lack of alternative social housing, providers say

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