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Illegal tobacco, nicotine vapes allegedly seized in police raids at Airlie Beach, Mackay

A man and woman are arrested in North Queensland following a series of police raids allegedly netting more than 100 kilograms of illicit tobacco and thousands of electronic cigarettes.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

Queensland bushfires: firefighters battle 18 blazes in Western Downs as severe thunderstorms forecast for south-east

Montrose fire destroys homes and residents of Kowguran, Myall Park and Hookswood urged to flee

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023

Murder charge dropped after 78-year-old mother dies

Queensland Police have dropped a murder charge after a woman accused of killing her autistic son more than 50 years ago passed away at the age of 78.

AAP · Feb 13, 2023

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Optus data hack sees TMR replace 183K drivers licences, replacement fee to return from March

From March 1, Queensland Transport and Main Roads is discontinuing the free replacement of driver licences, with new cards setting drivers back over $80.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

Cheap council land in outback Queensland snapped up by buyers amid housing shortage

Land in outback Queensland has been snapped up at "bargain" prices after attracting hundreds of bidders from around the country.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

Severe storms forecast for parts of Far North and south-east Queensland as firefighters battle blazes in the west

The forecast rain is expected to provide relief from the recent extreme heat felt across south-east Queensland — but it won't last.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023

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Morning Mail: new China balloon spy fleet claims, plastic bag landfill warning, Queensland fires

The US says China’s high-altitude balloon spying program has existed for many years; Tanya Plibersek urged to ensure supermarket waste is stored safely

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023

Bushfires continue to burn in Queensland's Western Downs region, evacuated residents face anxious wait to assess the damage

Residents of Queensland's Western Downs endure a second sleepless night at evacuation centres as dozens of fire crews battle multiple fast-moving bushfires.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

The real price of gas: massive Santos pipeline would destroy rare native grasslands

Australian oil and gas giant Santos wants to build an 833-kilometre gas pipeline stretching from southern Queensland to Newcastle in New South Wales. Details released by the company show the project would traverse highly productive farmland, as well as valuable native vegetation.

The Conversation · Feb 13, 2023

Queensland on high alert as crews battle bushfires

Residents in Queensland's Western Downs are bracing for the impact of multiple bushfires in the region, with a leave immediately warning near the town of Miles.

AAP · Feb 13, 2023

Elderly man who sparked renewed debate of youth crime dies in Queensland hospital

Ministers and police commissioner will attend community forum in Toowoomba as high profile youth crimes put Palaszczuk government under pressure

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023

Türkiye-Syria earthquake victims remembered in Maryborough candlelight vigil

The Hervey Bay resident is one of many Turkish-Australians who have been impacted by the devastating twin earthquakes, so nearby Maryborough, a regional Queensland city with strong ties to Türkiye, held a vigil in their honour.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

Police find body of father who disappeared while rescuing children at Lake Tinaroo in Queensland

Police say the man was swimming in Far North Queensland with his children, aged seven and 10, when they got into difficulty on Sunday.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

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Pedestrian.tv · Feb 12, 2023

Virgin Is Slinging Qld Flights From $69 Right Now If Yr Keen On Some New Hiking Trails

Have you been getting an itch for a vacation? Well, look no further because Virgin is slinging cheap flights to Queensland right now.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2023

Bushfires flare out of control in south-west Queensland as residents urged to flee

Relief for bushfire-affected towns expected from Tuesday, when storms in the afternoon could ease the fire burden

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2023

Clive Palmer-owned company withdraws appeal against ruling that coalmine would worsen climate crisis

Landmark decision from Queensland land court declared emissions from Waratah Coal project would limit the rights of future generations

ABC News · Feb 12, 2023

Residents of Montrose in southern Queensland describe 'horrible roar' of fast-moving bushfire as properties lost, emergency warning near Miles

Properties have been destroyed in yesterday's bushfires near Tara, north-west of Brisbane, with residents still unable to return to their homes to inspect the damage.

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ABC News · Feb 12, 2023

Robotic traps and artificial intelligence deployed in trial to control feral cats in Queensland's wet tropics

Feral cats are among the biggest killers of native wildlife in Australia. One company has developed a trap that can work out whether what it sees is indeed a cat.

ABC News · Feb 12, 2023

New cities Flagstone and Yarrabilba will rival Cairns' population, but is infrastructure keeping up?

As Queensland grapples with the ongoing housing crisis, two burgeoning cities an hour south of Brisbane continue to steadily grow. But what do residents who were first attracted to the area think?

AAP · Feb 12, 2023

'Leave immediately': Bushfires rage across Queensland

Emergency warnings are in place across parts of Queensland as the state battles 50 bushfires, with challenging conditions expected to continue.

ABC News · Feb 12, 2023

Cyclone risk for Queensland north-west days after Gabrielle passes over Norfolk Island

The bureau is watching a tropical low in Gulf Country, with severe thunderstorms also forecast for the state's south.

AAP · Feb 12, 2023

Cowboys and Dolphins play out NRL pre-season draw

The North Queensland Cowboys have shared the spoils with the Dolphins following a last-minute try in their NRL trial in Cairns.

ABC News · Feb 12, 2023

Evacuations at Montrose, north-west of Brisbane, as 50 bushfires burn across Queensland after scorching day

Queensland Fire Service says the Montrose fire is travelling in multiple directions, and may be a threat to people's lives.

AAP · Feb 12, 2023

Multiple bushfires burning across Queensland

Numerous fires are burning across Queensland, as temperatures hit 40C in several parts of the state.

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