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Lockyer Valley home where man was allegedly murdered destroyed by fire

A house in Queensland's Lockyer Valley where a 48-year-old man was discovered with multiple stab wounds earlier this year has been completely destroyed.

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Queensland Police Union rejects independent integrity unit proposal, Commissioner Katarina Carroll seeks public's 'faith'

Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll says she is committed to reforming the service, but the police union does not support a key recommendation.

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How will Queensland Police Service improve its response to domestic and family violence after inquiry condemns 'failure of leadership'?

The report highlights problems of misogyny and racism, and points the finger at the most senior ranks of the Queensland Police Service for failing to act when concerns were raised in the past. Here's some of the most damning findings.

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Qld government sacks Mackay Hospital board

The Queensland government has sacked the board of Mackay Hospital after multiple women complained about its gynaecology and obstetrics department.

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Qld top cop says COVID-19 hindered reform

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will restructure the police force to stamp out a culture of sexism, racism and misogyny, but the top cop will stay.

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Boilermaker turned Christmas prop creator urges Queenslanders to become organ donors

For business owner Sam Gibson, Christmas is the busiest time of the year. But in the season of giving and receiving, Mr Gibson pauses to reflect on the greatest gift he ever received — a new kidney — while encouraging others to become donors.

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Nearly a quarter of sudden unexpected deaths in Queensland infants occur in homes known to child protection, report finds

Of the more than 600 cases registered in Queensland between 2004 and 2019, about 24 per cent involved families known to the Department of Children, new research shows.

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Habitat destruction lacks oversight in Qld

A likely threatened species habitat the size of the Gold Coast may have been illegally cleared in Queensland without any consequence, a report says.

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Man dies after being shot by police in Qld

Ethical Standards Command is investigating after a man was shot by police called to conduct a welfare check in north Queensland.

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Queensland police ‘failure of leadership’ has allowed sexism, racism and fear to take hold, inquiry finds

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk backs the beleaguered police commissioner, Katarina Carroll, to keep her job and implement reforms

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Queensland police let off with a talking to after inquiry’s scathing report

As with officers who engaged in serious sexism or racism, the force’s entire leadership have been told to do better in the future

The Guardian - AU

Hacked digital billboard in Brisbane displays pornography for several minutes

Billboard operator says it captured ‘imagery of individuals’ and passed it to Queensland police, who are now investigating

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: report finds misogyny and racism in Queensland police; Nationals candidate dies; apps causing a dating crisis

A confronting day for policing as Annastacia Palaszczuk describes report as a ‘wake-up’ call

The Guardian - AU

Queensland's high-tech plan to make the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games smarter and greener

With Brisbane to host the 2032 Olympic Games, Queensland is accelerating “smart” and “green” infrastructure projects right across the coast from Coolangatta to Coolum.

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Commission of inquiry into Queensland police culture and responses to domestic violence report handed down

A report into Queensland police responses to domestic violence finds a "failure of leadership" allowed cultural issues within the service to fester "unchecked" for years, recommending the state government establish a police integrity unit to handle police complaints.

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Queensland police domestic violence inquiry final report handed down – as it happened

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Nielsen saves South Australia in Shield

Harry Nielsen's unbeaten 87 has helped South Australia recover from 5-25 to 7-197 against Queensland in the Sheffield Shield.

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Queensland's state-run Driver Reviver sites to close, volunteer groups devastated

The Queensland government has announced it will close all of its state-operated Driver Reviver sites next year. Some, including the Gin Gin stop on the Bruce Highway near Bundaberg, will close as early as January 2.

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Hot weather conditions prompts fire bans and increased chance of severe storms in parts of Queensland, BOM says

The weather bureau warns hot conditions across Queensland today could cause fires in the south and severe thunderstorms in the north.

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Qld cops face restructure after DV report

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has promised to restructure the state's police force to stamp out a culture of sexism, racism and misogyny.

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Teen charged after Qld hit and run

A teenager arrested after two serious car accidents in central Queensland has been charged with a raft of offences.

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Infant mortality rate in Queensland drops by 22 per cent. This cot may be why

An innovative infant bed and education program appears to have led to a 22 per cent drop in Queensland's infant mortality rate.

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Qld Schoolies given A-plus for behaviour

Queensland schoolies have been given an A-plus on the first night, with this year's graduates drinking less and behaving better.

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Bulls rip through SA top order in Shield

Queensland's bowlers have routed South Australia's top order on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash with the Redbacks crashing to 5-33 at lunch.

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Statistics show outback Queensland residents' life expectancy is five years less than state average

Lisa was diagnosed with brain tumours four months before her wedding and statistics show where she lives may affect her life expectancy.

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