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One of these underrated animals should be Australia’s 2032 Olympic mascot. Which would you choose?

Am I not pretty enough? This article is part of The Conversation’s series introducing you to unloved Australian animals that need our help.

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Cancer Council applauds beach cabana popularity amid high Queensland skin cancer rates

The explosion of beach cabanas across Queensland beaches may be a sign that sun safety messaging is cutting through, but the Cancer Council warns a shelter alone is not enough to protect people from harmful UV radiation.

ABC News

Jockey suffers electric shock from starting stalls after towing vehicle touches live fence

The unnamed rider reported experiencing a tingling sensation when mounted in the starting stalls which led to the delay of a race in Emerald racecourse in Queensland

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Broker jailed for stealing clients' shares

Former Queensland stockbroker Roderick George Halligan stole $1.2 million in shares from clients and used fake documents to conceal the thefts for 12 years.

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NASA satellite images show greening effect of flooding in Queensland's Channel Country

The false-colour images show water flowing into parts of the state that were bone-dry just a month and a half ago, bringing with it increased vegetation.

ABC News

Qld govt keen on Copperstring takeover

The Queensland government has indicated it will take over a 1000-kilometre high voltage electricity transmission network in the northwest of the state.

AAP

Man who drowned near Crescent Head believed to be from Queensland

Police are investigating the drowning of a man near Crescent Head as lifesavers issue a safety warning ahead of the Australia Day public holiday.

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Queensland transport department to spend $60.7 million to improve bus, train safety

More safety barriers between passengers and bus drivers will be installed and additional network officers will begin patrolling public transport services.

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Qld man drowns at popular NSW surf spot

A Queensland man has become the 51st person to drown in Australia this summer after he was pulled unconscious from the water on NSW's mid-north coast.

AAP

Australians urged to ditch ‘tough on crime’ mindset for youth justice as it does not work

As Queensland cracks down on young offenders, experts fear ill-informed public sentiment is influencing policy

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Qld bottom of per-capita housing spend

The Queensland government has been accused of failing to plan for a growing population as its social housing spend per person is the lowest in the country.

AAP

Jehovah's Witnesses ignore Queensland child sexual assault survivor despite National Redress Scheme

Under the National Redress Scheme, the Jehovah's Witnesses are required by law to apologise to this woman. Yet, three months later, she is still waiting.

ABC News

Senator may go against party room on voice – as it happened

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Toyah Cordingley killing: Rajwinder Singh to be extradited from India to Australia

The 38-year-old appeared in court in Delhi by video link and will now face trial over the alleged murder of the 24-year-old Queenslander

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Bulk carrier takes on water in engine room while moored off Mackay coast

A bulk carrier waiting at a coal-loading zone off the coast of North Queensland has taken on water, triggering a multi-agency emergency response.

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Bulk carrier taking on water off Qld coast

Tugboats have been sent to assist a cargo ship taking on water off the Queensland coast with 24 people aboard.

AAP

Bail for doctor on choking charges

A Queensland doctor who faces multiple charges of choking and serious assaults against his wife has been granted bail with "minimum" conditions.

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Queensland tops nation for child detention and youth repeat offenders, Productivity Commission data reveals

More than half of the Queensland children released from supervision in 2019-20 offended again within 12 months, according to figures just published by the Productivity Commission.

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Convicted axe killer seeks bail

Queensland woman Emma Louise Ney, who killed her boyfriend with an axe 15 years ago, has sought bail on new charges including for an alleged violent act.

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Foster claims hackers breach emails

Peter Foster's legal fight over an alleged multimillion-dollar Bitcoin scam faces more delays amid claims hackers have breached privileged legal emails.

AAP

Qld youth reoffending rate worst in nation

New data on recidivism rates among young people comes as the Queensland government works to implement a plan it says will drive down youth crime.

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Renewed calls for Bundaberg flood evacuation route on 10th anniversary of Cyclone Oswald

Ten years after ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald battered the Queensland coast and prompted what was then Australia's biggest ever peacetime evacuation, calls for long-awaited flood mitigation plans have been renewed.

Daily Mirror

Brit bitten by highly venomous snake as Australians slam him for making simple mistake

TikToker Ben was enjoying his holiday on Faser Island in Queensland, Australia, with his partner when he waded through a patch of long grass and felt a suspected brown snake snap at his ankle

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COVID-19 rewrote states’ economies and put Queensland on top

Queensland finally has an economy to cheer about and it’s largely because of the pandemic and the resulting fallout.

AAP

Missed warning ahead of police killings

The daughter of people who killed two police officers in regional Queensland says officers sent to their property should have been told they mistrusted police.

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