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Amid an Olympic boom, it’s risky timing to lift a ban on developers’ political donations

Queensland is a step closer to lifting a ban on political donations from property developers – despite a corruption watchdog’s warning that doing so in a A$7 billion Olympics building boom could raise “risks of undue or improper influence”.

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Inquiry hears of 'deal' between union and government

An embattled union believed it had a sweetheart agreement with a state government, an inquiry has heard.

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Queensland government to introduce new gun control laws criticised as ‘weakest in Australia’

Under proposed changes in response to Bondi terror attack, only Australian citizens will be able to obtain a gun licence, with no cap on number of weapons

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Legal challenge looms to ban on Palestinian slogans

Palestinian Australians and their supporters are preparing to challenge laws that ban a phrase widely understood to mean different things to different people.

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'That's on you': Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act

Fraser McReight has addressed the elephant in the room as Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss prepares to transition into the Wallabies' top job later this year.

AAP

Archaeology against the clock: the race to salvage fragments of early Brisbane

Tens of thousands of artefacts were unearthed not by careful excavation but by the 2011 floods. Now, students are piecing together Queensland’s history

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Australia moves to ban pro-Palestinian slogan and symbols under law carrying up to 2 years in jail

In the wake of the shocking Bondi Beach terror attack, Queensland is set to propose a ban on a pro-Palestinian slogan under the new hate speech reforms announced by the state government. Premier David Crisafulli said on Sunday that the proposed reform will be introduced in state parliament on Tuesday…

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Australian state seeks to ban pro-Palestinian slogan ‘from the river to the sea’ under new hate speech law

Queensland says laws are about ‘drawing a clear line’

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Queensland moves to ban pro-Palestine slogan ‘from the river to the sea’ under sweeping new hate speech laws

Laws to be introduced this week include up to two years in prison for distributing, displaying or reciting prohibited phrases to harass or offend

The Guardian - AU

Pro-Palestine slogans to be banned in nation-first move

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Queensland topple Vics again in 'extreme' conditions

Queensland's Tom Straker finished with career-best match figures of 7-75.as the Bulls completed a narrow Sheffield Shield win over Victoria at the MCG.

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Protesters plan to march during the Israeli president’s visit to Australia. So what are their rights to protest?

In lieu of an explicit right to protest across Australia, different states have legislated their own protections, while some are getting stricter

The Guardian - AU

Test, Shield star Labuschagne reveals injury battle

Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne has been battling a serious thumb injury since he was hurt in Australia's Ashes victory over England in Sydney.

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MCG deck plays fair to leave Shield clash in balance

Queensland have a 178-run lead in their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria after Bulls captain Marnus Labuschagne threw his wicket away late on day two.

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Lessons from Bondi Junction attack show what we really need from schizophrenia care

Joel Cauchi’s psychiatrist failed to see the early warning signs of his relapse into psychosis and should be investigated by the Queensland health ombudsman, New South Wales coroner Teresa O’Sullivan has concluded.

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Accused child predator to remain in custody

A Queensland man accused of preying on hundreds of children using fake profiles online will remain in custody after being charged with more than 600 offences.

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Friday essay: I grew up fearing Queensland cops. Then I hung out with 17 Gold Coast detectives

If you grew up in Queensland, Australia, in the late 20th century, you were taught to hate cops. It’s not like they did it in school or there was a standard issue training camp or anything. Knowing happened in things you saw.

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More MCG carnage as Neser rips through Victoria

Queensland took the honours on an action-packed opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria as 17 wickets fell at the MCG.

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Queensland man charged with 596 child abuse offences allegedly groomed children online, police say

The 27-year-old man from Maryborough is alleged to have had 23,000 photographs and videos stored on a hard drive

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'Sensational': NZ legend backs Origin across the ditch

One of New Zealand's most prolific international rugby league players has backed a move to play State of Origin across the ditch in 2027.

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Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected

While the Winter Olympics in Italy are plagued by budget overruns, the Queensland government insists the 2032 Brisbane Games won't cost taxpayers an extra cent.

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Doctor previously banned from complex surgery in NSW given senior clinical safety role with Queensland Health

A spokesperson says Dr Michael Byrom no longer has any conditions placed on his practising and cited a ‘rigorous recruitment process’

The Guardian - AU

Australian man dies skiing in Japan days after Queensland snowboarder killed in ski lift accident

The 27-year-old died after reportedly collapsing while skiing with friends near a Niseko ski resort

The Conversation

Voluntary assisted dying isn’t available to all Australians. In 2026, this may finally change

Voluntary assisted dying is now available almost everywhere in Australia. This means eligible adults can choose to end their lives with medical assistance.

AAP

Cowboys unleash 'natural footballer' Purdue at No.6

North Queensland will play speed demon Jaxon Purdue in the halves in their opening trial as star back-rower Heilum Luki returns from an ACL rupture.

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