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How the Broadway Hotel helped strengthen heritage law in Queensland

Two fires and more than a decade of dry taps at the hotel raised strong debate in Brisbane, and it's became a catalyst for the state to review 30-year-old heritage protection laws.

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Queenslanders now have the right to die

Queenslanders suffering a disease, illness or medical condition that is advanced, progressive and terminal can now ask for medically-assisted death.

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Soldiers Hill man charged with attempted murder in 'domestic violence offence' at Mt Isa

A north-west Queensland man is charged with several offences in what police describe as a "domestic violence offence" after two people suffer multiple stab wounds in Mt Isa on Friday night.

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Qld man tried to kill partner, police say

A 23-year-old Queensland man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his partner multiple times and then attacking a man in a home.

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Urandangi, north-west Queensland, evacuated ahead of biggest flooding since 2009

The biggest flooding event in more than 10 years has swamped an outback Queensland town leading dozens of people to be evacuated. Emergency services are on alert as a monsoon brings more rainfall over the New Year weekend.

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Three dead, one injured in Qld crash

Three family members are dead and another was injured after two cars collided moments after Queensland Police tried to stop the driver of one of the vehicles.

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The 15 biggest stories of 2022, as decided by ABC News readers

From Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, 2022 was filled with attention-grabbing headlines. Here's your top 15.

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In 2022, Australia smashed rain records while floods caused record insurance payouts

Records fell up and down Australia’s east coast as rains, floods and insurance payouts all hit new peaks. As we welcome back the sun to our lives in 2023, what should we do to prepare for the next big wet?

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Qld urged to bring in New Year's legally

The government has told Queenslanders to enjoy the more than 130 licensed fireworks displays planned for New Year's Eve rather than risk injuries or fines.

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Police investigating death of two-year-old girl in North Mackay

Queensland police say the child was taken to the Mackay Base Hospital by her mother and tests are being conducted to determine her cause of death.

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Qld police probe toddler's sudden death

Queensland police have launched an investigation into the cause of the sudden death of a two-year-old girl at Mackay in the state's north.

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Queensland government's $10m engine-immobiliser plan to stop car theft 'not worth it', RACQ says

Plans to install thousands of engine immobilisers to prevent car theft in north Queensland have been dismissed by the RACQ as "worthless".

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Queensland government invests $12m to make holiday destinations more accessible to visitors living with disabilities

Travel can be difficult for people living with disabilities, but Queensland wants to change that with accessibility upgrades and awareness-raising across the state's holiday destinations.

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Youth crime victims speak out amid calls for victims' minister in wake of Emma Lovell's stabbing in North Lakes

The tragedy of Emma Lovell's alleged murder prompts other victims of youth crime to speak out and demand further action from the Queensland government, including calls for a victims' minister.

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Matt Wright's bail conditions changed over charges relating to fatal helicopter crash

The 43-year-old will now be required to give notice if he plans to travel outside of Queensland for the next three months, as he faces a series of charges relating to an investigation into a fatal helicopter crash in February.

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Double fatal shed fire deliberate: police

Queensland detectives are probing the deaths of a 54-year-old man and his 10-year-old daughter in a shed fire southeast of Bundaberg.

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Queensland to introduce more severe criminal penalties for young offenders in wake of Emma Lovell's stabbing at North Lakes

The new measures target young offenders in particular, with sentencing to take into account their previous criminal activity and bail history.

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Floods cut off 'entire road networks' near Queensland-NT border as travellers urged to stay put

At least eight people have been rescued from flooded roads since Monday with emergency services warning against travelling throughout north-west Queensland and across the Northern Territory-Queensland border, as a monsoon threatens even more rain.

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Rio Tinto compo bill 'nothing like' $450m

Taxpayers are set to fund a compensation deal for Gladstone Power Station owner Rio Tinto over the coal price cap, but it will be "nothing like" $450 million.

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Daughter of Brit stabbed to death during home raid screamed 'please help my mum'

Ex-pat mother-of-two Emma Lovell died after confronting intruders breaking into home in Queensland, Australia, on Boxing Day.

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Emu Park apartment building receives council support via Queensland court mediation

The familiar tug-of-war between lifestyle and development has been debated in towns across Australia for decades, but planning expert Mark Limb says striking a balance is never easy.

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'Daughter screamed 'please help my mum' after Brit stabbed to death during home raid'

Emma Lovell, 41, died when she and husband Lee, 43, were stabbed by two intruders breaking into their Queensland home and a 'scuffle' broke out on the front porch on Boxing Day in which she suffered a serious chest wound

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Anthony Albanese promises to deliver Voice referendum by December 2023

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tells a festival crowd in Queensland that the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament will be held before December next year.

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Millmerran murder accused involved in argument before driving car into house, police say

Queensland police are trying to piece together the moments before a man was killed when a car allegedly drove deliberately into his home on Christmas night.

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Qld man hit by tree branch dies in Tas

A 70-year-old Queensland man travelling in Tasmania has died after suffering serious injuries when a tree branch fell on him.

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