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Qld gig couriers could get set conditions

Queensland has passed laws for courier conditions to be set, parental leave more flexible and domestic violence leave to be extended to casual workers.

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Queensland forensic lab boss Cathie Allen repeatedly accused of lying to DNA inquiry about crime scene testing processes

A senior manager at Queensland's troubled state-run DNA testing laboratory breaks down in tears as she is repeatedly accused of lying to a commission of inquiry during day two of her evidence.

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'I am not a liar', Qld DNA lab boss says

The managing scientist at Queensland's DNA lab has repeatedly denied lying in evidence before an inquiry investigating a decision not to test certain samples.

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Cairns Regional Council in spotlight over ban of shared e-scooters on footpaths

While other Queensland cities are expanding the reach of shared e-scooters, one major tourism city is holding out.

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Floods 'worse than drought' as farmers helpless to stop their 'most expensive wheat crop ever' going under

After fertiliser costs doubled and diesel hit $2.40 a litre, many wheat growers will lose this year's harvest to flooding, stirring concerns for the financial and emotional wellbeing of those heavily invested in the crop.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused of bullying in Question Time by Queensland Coalition MP Michelle Landry

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is accused of bullying by Coalition MP Michelle Landry, but the speaker says he did not see any disrespect.

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Princess Alexandra Hospital forced to scale back surgery because of concerns raised by specialist college

A leaked email sent in September shows surgeries were slashed after one of Queensland's flagship hospitals was warned trainee anaesthetists weren't receiving enough supervision.

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Queensland forensic lab boss Cathie Allen chokes back tears as she finally fronts DNA inquiry

The head of Queensland's troubled forensics lab is accused of deliberately lying in order to cover up a decision that led to thousands of samples going untested, and potential crimes unsolved.

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Human error blamed for Qld DNA decision

The managing scientist at Queensland's DNA lab has rejected the idea she deliberately gave misleading advice when the state government was in damage control.

AAP

Queensland government moves to have police immediately sacked if they are sentenced to jail

Currently, officers may not be dismissed until all criminal appeals and disciplinary action are finalised

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Outback Queensland community rallies after town’s only grocery destroyed by fire overnight

After becoming isolated for weeks at a time due to recent flooding, Thargomindah’s only general store has been destroyed by fire. Owner Donna Humphris says the offers for assistance she has received from residents have reminded her why she loves the town.

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Stolen car linked to missing Qld woman

A stolen vehicle has been linked to a missing Queensland woman, who was last seen in a remote northwest town 11 days ago.

AAP

Cairns court hears 'two-timing' carnival worker Kyam Keith Broadby told girlfriend he kicked alleged victim in the head

A Queensland court has heard a "two-timing" carnival worker told one of his girlfriends he jumped on a man's throat and kicked him in the head.

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Fears for teenager missing in outback Queensland as NT authorities notified of her disappearance

Tea Wright-Finger, 19, was last seen near Richmond, where temperatures could reach 42C this weekend

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Police searching for Tèa Wright-Finger say the car she was last seen near was stolen in north Queensland days before she disappeared

Tèa Wright-Finger went missing in an outback Queensland town 11 days ago. Police say the vehicle had been stolen in north Queensland on October 14.

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Career officer says racism is forcing him to quit Queensland Police service

After 26 years, Richard Monaei says racism in the police service is getting worse and he no longer feels safe.

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Jailed Qld cops to face immediate sack

The Queensland government has introduced a bill to allow police to dismiss an officer as soon as they are jailed by a court, regardless of a possible appeal.

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Queensland's COVID journey revealed in new data as Chief Health Officer's pandemic powers set to expire

After more than 8.6 million eye-watering PCR tests, 12 million jabs and 1 billion check ins on the state government's app – Queensland is set to take the next step in its COVID journey.

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Qld to open first Holocaust museum in 2023

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the state's first Holocaust museum will open in the Cathedral Precinct in Brisbane's CBD early next year.

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Townsville hospital patient dies after violent incident in dementia ward

Queensland Police will prepare a report for the coroner after the death of a 77-year-old man who was injured by another patient.

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A 19YO Man Has Been Charged With Murder After His Ex-GF’s Body Was Found In Queensland Bushland

Police made the grim discovery in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Inflation buffer for Qld public servants

A cost of living clause weighed against the consumer price index has been included in a pay offer for Queensland public servants.

ABC News

Rural Fire Service volunteers hope restructure will fix uncertain legal authority

The association representing Queensland's 28,000 Rural Fire Service volunteers says a major shake up of the state's emergency services should fix the uncertainty around their legal authority.

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North-west Queensland outback search for missing teen Tèa Wright-Finger enters tenth day

It's been 11 days since Ms Wright-Finger was last seen in her blue Toyota Prado outside of Richmond, 400 kilometres east of Mount Isa.

ABC News

Fuel thefts increase in Queensland as cost of living, petrol prices increase

More people are driving off without paying for their petrol as the rising costs of living hit. The service station industry says the losses are added to their fuel prices.

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