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Six of the 10 most disadvantaged areas in Australia are in Queensland, Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas rankings reveal

Almost 550 Australian regions have been ranked on their level of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage. Most of the lowest-ranked areas are in Queensland.

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Gasfields Commission Queensland reviews coal seam gas-induced subsidence of farm land

Lawyers and farmers say the government's response to the subsidence of land near gas projects is like a "bandaid on a volcano" and they have no confidence in its ability to tackle the problem.

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Facebook blocks Rockhampton mob leader as Queensland MP prepares to meet with him

Indigenous community says the plan to meet with Torin O’Brien only legitimises his offensive views

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'We took our kids out of school to travel around the world on a sailboat'

Deckhand Jasmine Gerlofsma, originally from Airlie beach Queensland, travelled the seas on a sailboat with her mum, dad and brother for most of the coronavirus pandemic

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Dozens of juveniles charged with breach of bail in Queensland's youth crime crackdown

Earlier this year, the Palaszczuk government introduced new youth just laws as part of a crackdown. Since the blitz began, the number of children charged with breach of bail can be revealed.

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Queensland Police look to poach new recruits from interstate and overseas

In an effort to bolster Queensland's police numbers, a new recruitment drive will offer a "significant increase" in wages and help you pay off some of your HECS debt.

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Baker found not guilty of possessing 2.5kg of imported heroin hidden in disposable gloves

A jury has found a Van Dung Vu, 37, not guilty of possessing 2.5kg of heroin found in a package of disposable gloves destined for a North Queensland nail salon, with his defence barrister saying he was scammed.

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Deaths trigger warning over illegal opioids in Qld

Queensland authorities have issued a warning about black market opioids, with police investigating potential deaths in relation to the drugs.

The New Daily

Telstra outage leaves some users unable to make mobile phone calls

The company says the issue mostly affected customers in NSW and Queensland, but did not prevent triple zero calls

The Guardian - AU

Queensland police investigating if two deaths are linked to fake drugs spiked with opioid

Queensland Health say tablets tested positive for protoniteazene, an extremely dangerous and potentially life-threatening opioid that can be fatal, even in small amounts.

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Sexual assault victims receive inadequate access to interpreters by Queensland police, inquiry told

Alleged offenders in Queensland have a right to an interpreter if they need but victims don't have the same legal privilege and sexual assault support services say they're losing out.

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Queensland weather leaves Oakey shivering through coldest May morning on record

Queenslanders are shivering before winter has even arrived, with inland regions recording their coldest May morning on record.

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New crocodile detection device, behaviour experts to help improve safety from attacks in Queensland

Employing sonars and artificial intelligence, the warning system is expected to be installed at busy boat ramps as part of a suite of measures to reduce the risk of crocodile attacks in the state.

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Remains of missing pub landlord discovered inside two crocodiles

Mr Darmody’s death is the 13th fatal attack in the Queensland region

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Teen brothers with disabilities found naked and locked in room, commission hears

Counsel assisting the commission to submit that the violence, abuse and neglect suffered by the brothers was preventable, inquiry told

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‘We’ll end up with a death’: Queensland police commissioner puts vigilantes on notice

Katarina Carroll says mob of people who surrounded Rockhampton house on Sunday were acting on incorrect information

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Qld police warn vigilantes angered by youth crime wave

Police have called for community calm after a vigilante mob frustrated by the escalating youth crimes surrounded homes in central Queensland.

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The Australian gecko that was named after David Attenborough (for a while)

The first animal named after David Attenborough, who turns 97 today, was an Australian gecko. But it didn't keep its name for very long. To understand why we need to go back to an infamous scientific kerfuffle.

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Mob surrounding Rockhampton home blocked by police amid tensions over youth crime

About 30 people descended on Queensland house following Facebook post that suggested two young residents were responsible for criminal activity

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Highly infectious RSV has already struck five times more people this season, and they're mostly kids

A highly infectious virus that particularly affects children under four is ripping through Queensland communities, with the state's cases up five-fold compared to last year.

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Sunshine Plaza security officer goes into cardiac arrest after alleged attack, calls for more police patrols

The workers' union is calling for more police patrols in shopping centres while hitting out at the "outrageous" work conditions of security officers following an alleged violent attack on a guard on the Sunshine Coast.

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How a program successful in New York, Scandinavia and the UK could slow youth crime in Queensland

It's no secret that youth crime is on the rise in Queensland, but it's not the only figure trending upwards. Here's how a globally successful program might intervene.

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Parts of Queensland to shiver in cold weather this week as BOM warns of danger to livestock

People in some parts of Queensland are being warned to brace for cold weather this week as gusty winds blow in from the south — with a special warning for farmers with young livestock.

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Magic Round: Gold Coast Titans beat Parramatta 26-24, Nth Queensland Cowboys down Sydney Roosters 20-6, Wests Tigers beat St George illawarra 18-16

Magic Round wraps up with the Gold Coast Titans beating the Parramatta Eels at Lang Park, to complete a perfect weekend for Queensland team, after wins for the Cowboys and Wests Tigers.

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Easy Liberal wins likely in byelections in Robert's and Morrison's seats; support for rise in JobSeeker

On Saturday former Liberal minister Stuart Robert announced that he would soon retire from politics, setting up a byelection in his Queensland seat of Fadden.

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