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Mining operations suspended across the North West Minerals Province after severe floods

Some of the biggest minerals mines in Queensland will be shut down for weeks and months, and environmental experts are being engaged to assess any potential spills at the sites.

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Bulls' Shield chances fading away against Tigers

Queensland face a mountain to climb if they are to challenge Tasmania in their final-round Sheffield Shield match and hang on to second spot.

AAP

Handouts 'almost an insult' for flood victims in Qld

A local politician is urging Queensland and federal ministers to tour the northwest flood disaster zone, saying victims need more moral and financial support.

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Qld homes, businesses to get electricity bill relief

The Queensland government has promised to give households and small businesses in the state's southeast bigger electricity bill rebates in 2023/24.

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Queensland government may have broken own laws by locking 13yo in detention cell for up to 24 hours a day

The Queensland government may have broken its own laws by locking up two 13-year-old boys in their cells for up to 24 hours a day at the troubled Cleveland Youth Detention Centre in Townsville.

ABC News

Police probe continues after slain officer’s inquest

Major concerns with the police investigation into the death of Senior Constable Brett Forte are being taken seriously, Queensland's police commissioner says.

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Police probe continues after slain officer's inquest

Major concerns with the police investigation into the death of Senior Constable Brett Forte are being taken seriously, Queensland's police commissioner says.

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Tokyo professor Adrian Cheok buys two blocks of land in Quilpie, outback Queensland

From the megacity of Tokyo, Adrian Cheok is planning to build his new home in a tiny Queensland town — plus a second house for the far-right former senator.

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Most Australian states face sharp power bill rises, despite government’s intervention

Energy regulators issue draft default market offer, which set cap for this year’s increases

The Guardian - AU

Why these central Queensland seniors love hitting up the gym

Noelene Etherden is one of about 30 gym junkies, over the age of 55, who do crossfit workouts at a central Queensland gym. Attitudes towards exercise in older generations are slowly changing according to those in the fitness industry.

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Queenslanders dying in motorbike accidents at higher rates than any other state or territory in Australia

Kiara Vest was seriously injured in a motorbike crash on Queensland's Mount Glorious. She's now back on the bike — but not on the road.

ABC News

Morning Mail: Russian jet hits US drone, boy’s 45 days in solitary, China denounces Aukus

Beijing labels submarine deal ‘cold war’ mentality while concern grows in Queensland over youth justice policies

The Guardian - AU

Townsville siege residents offered counselling after terrifying 10-hour ordeal

Neighbours who were locked inside their homes while a siege unfolded in their quiet North Queensland suburb are speaking to counsellors about their experiences.

ABC News

From floods to drought – 50/50 chance of El Nino on the horizon

The weather bureau has issued an El Nino watch and warns a drought could occur later this year after years of heavy rain and floods.

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Aussie spinner Kuhnemann gets his Jadeja masterclass

Nicknamed "Jaddu" by his Queensland teammates, Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann finally got his masterclass from superstar allrounder Ravindra Jadeja.

AAP

Indigenous sleep coach wants a score of 40 winks all

A new program in north and western Queensland is aiming to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teenagers get a good night's sleep.

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Queensland boy, 13, spends at least 45 days in solitary confinement despite not being sentenced to detention

Exclusive: First Nations teenager spent 22 consecutive days isolated after being remanded on minor offences

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Climate scientists unpick Australia’s year of weather disasters

Top climate scientists have unpicked the factors behind Australia's disastrous and deadly year of weather and climate extremes.

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Scientists unpick Australia's year of weather disasters

Leading climate scientists have delved into some of the most extreme weather events Australians endured last year, and there were plenty to choose from.

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Fears over crocodiles swimming into homes as flooding hits Australia

Since 1975, there have been 47 crocodile attacks in Queensland alone, 16 of which were fatal

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‘Missed opportunities’ before police officer ambushed

Coroner Terry Ryan says there were missed opportunities before Queensland police officer Brett Forte was shot and killed by Ricky Maddison in 2017.

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Queensland MPs debate controversial youth crime laws

Youth crime laws are expected to pass state parliament in Queensland this week after serious concerns were raised by human rights groups.

ABC News

'Several systemic factors' may have contributed to fatal shooting of Queensland police officer Brett Forte by Ricky Maddison, coroner finds

Handing down his findings in Brisbane today, State Coroner Terry Ryan said there were "several systemic factors that may have contributed" to Senior Constable Forte's death.

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Three in four homes in Qld town damaged by flood

Flooding is continuing across Queensland's northwest with many communities facing the prospect of severe damage to their homes as well as stock losses.

AAP

Neser blow for Shield final-chasing Queensland

Queensland's push for a spot in next week's Sheffield Shield final has taken a hit with an injury to Test bowler Michael Neser.

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