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Complaints over obstetrician gynaecologist George Campbell du Toit at Albany hospital following Mackay hospital scandal

A group of West Australian women come forward with complaints about obstetrician gynaecologist George Campbell du Toit, who is at the centre of a storm in two states about his competency as a surgeon.

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Qld premier 'pleased' with new coal mine

The Queensland premier has welcomed the approval of the New Acland coal mine, which will produce up to 7.5 million tonnes per year until 2034.

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NSW duo, rain thwart Bulls' push for win

NSW batsmen Moises Henriques and Matthew Gilkes posted a 51-run unbeaten stand on the final day as rain held up Queensland's push for a Sheffield Shield win.

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Qld ditches approvals for disaster housing

The Queensland government will speed up providing temporary emergency housing after disasters by scrapping planning approvals.

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Challenging a rent increase — these are the rules in every state and territory in Australia

Since the onset of COVID-19, rents across Australia have skyrocketed. But how often and how much they can rise by — and when you can challenge an increase — depends on where you live.

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Toyah Cordingley's murderer remains at large four years after her death in Far North QLD

Four years after a young woman was brutally murdered on a Far North Queensland beach, her family still waits for justice.

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Frivolous and vexatious complaints to the Office of the Independent Assessor wasting time, Queensland councillors claim

Frivolous complaints are being lodged with the Office of the Independent Assessor, Queensland councillors allege with a recent parliamentary report revealing complaints were "being used improperly for politically motivated purposes".

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St Joseph's Nudgee College to review naming of school house after paedophile Christian Brother Darcy Fidelis Murphy

One of Queensland's most exclusive boys boarding schools is reviewing the naming of a "house" after a paedophile Christian Brother following an ABC investigation that revealed a major child abuse cover-up.

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Malcolm Turnbull warns NSW and Queensland of ‘company they’re keeping’ by blocking UN prison inspectors

Former prime minister disappointed by states’ decisions to not allow full access to UN subcommittee on prevention of torture

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‘Gentle density’: Queensland premier highlights proposed solution to housing crisis

Summit of officials, industry leaders, experts and advocates points to more townhouses and micro-lot homes

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State government to have final say on tourism bed tax proposal from Queensland councils

Visitors will be charged the "equivalent of a cup of coffee" on top of their accommodation bill under the proposal, which has the backing of tourism industry groups but needs state government support.

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Storms and giant hail forecast for eastern Australia, raising risk in some flood-hit areas

Bureau of Meteorology warns of heavy rain, flash-flooding and possible damaging hail in parts of Queensland, NSW, Victoria and South Australia

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Qld's Acland coal mine gets water licence

The Queensland government has granted water licence to New Hope Group for the expansion of its New Acland coal mine, allowing it to start work on the project.

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‘It’s just not on’: Queensland premier criticises call for landlords to hike rents

Annastacia Palaszczuk says the state is in ‘perfect storm’ as government reveals ‘shortfall’ in rentals

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North Queensland MP Les Walker apologises for gifting book Forensics for Dummies at police memorial

North Queensland MP Les Walker has apologised for the gaffe, which he has blamed on a staffer.

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Renshaw 200, Neser century fire Bulls

Queensland opener Matt Renshaw and allrounder Michael Neser have combined for a state record 257-run sixth-wicket stand in the Sheffield Shield clash with NSW.

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Horror at public toilets as second most deadly land snake found inside cubicle

A person using a public toilet in Queensland found to their horror an eastern brown snake slithering next to them in a cubicle, the second most deadly snake in the world

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Queensland doubles funds to build an extra 5,600 affordable and social homes, premier announces at summit

An extra $1 billion will be funnelled into a Queensland government housing fund to build thousands more social and affordable homes in the next five years.

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Jeremiah 'Jayo' Rivers' family pleads for answers a year after pig hunting trip disappearance

Jeremiah Rivers vanished on a pig hunting trip in outback Queensland in October, 2021. His friends and family are desperate for a breakthrough as police give little away about the case.

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Queensland Central Highlands residents on high alert amid flash floods, heavy rain

An emergency alert is in place and Gemfields residents are being urged to be prepared to take early action to relocate to higher ground. Meanwhile, Gladstone and its surrounds have received more that 110mm of rain.

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Qld woman rescued, dangerous storm warning

A large part of Queensland is on alert for "very dangerous storms" after a Central Highlands council issued a flood alert for residents town to get prepared.

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Calls for Queensland to end 25-year locked-in property management contracts amid rising body corporate costs

Rising tensions between Queensland homeowners and property managers over locked-in management rights contracts lasting up to 25 years will be raised at the state government's housing summit today.

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NSW using prisoners as political pawns, critics say, after state refuses to let UN inspectors into detention facility

Queensland also revealed to be restricting access to mental health wards, despite Australia’s ratification of UN torture protocol

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Queensland cattle graziers predict 'horrific' cattle deaths as toxic pimelea booms

It might look like a pretty flower, but this tiny plant causes big trauma for south-west Queensland cattle producers.

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Flood updates: Queensland, NSW, Victorian towns brace for coming flood peaks with heavy rain expected into weekend — as it happened

The Murray River is expected to peak at Echuca on Sunday and Queensland's Central Highlands is on alert for flash flooding as the Bureau of Meteorology warns of more rain to come.

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