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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Pilot accused of illegally chartering flights told wife 'it's only money, no one's been run over'

A north Queensland pilot has appeared in court accused of chartering flights for members of the Katter's Australia Party, without holding a certificate to fly commercially.

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Qld pilot allegedly knew of illegality

The trial of a north Queensland Pilot has heard in taped phone conversations he knew he was operating without an air operating certificate.

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Qld tail wags against Victoria in Shield

Gurinder Sandhu and Mitchell Swepson added more runs for Queensland's last wicket than Victoria posted in the first innings of their Sheffield Shield match.

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Queensland government lifts new small-scale mining claim ban, proposes new, short-term leases

A temporary ban on new small-scale mining claims is about to be lifted, as the Queensland government releases proposals to crack down on "cowboys".

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Historic silver bullet train's arrival inspires hopes of extending outback tourist season into summer

The first of two silver bullet rail motors has completed its long journey from Ipswich to Longreach, bringing with it hope that the outback tourist season will extend into summer.

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States vary approach to COVID-19 wave

As a fourth COVID-19 wave approaches, some jurisdictions are ramping up their response, while others hold the line on restrictions.

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Prayers answered! Why this Australian state is booming with TV and film productions

The Sunshine State is proving once again its entertainment industry is booming with a raft of TV and film productions.

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The Loop: Queenslanders advised to wear masks again, more Medibank data posted to dark web, zoo says lion escapees breached second fence

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Queensland police sought youth of ‘certain ethnic backgrounds’ with new search powers, review finds

Criticism of state-wide rollout of extraordinary knife-search powers comes as report says metal detector trial didn’t reduce violence

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Queensland Audit Office reports a lack of information sharing in Queensland domestic violence response

The Queensland Audit Office report criticises the state's "mostly reactive response" to DFV and saying there is little monitoring of offenders and a lack of rehabilitation programs in the state.

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ATSB won't probe Qld aircraft collision

National transport accident investigators have decided not to probe a light aircraft collision which killed two men in southeast Queensland.

AAP

Queensland bowls out Victoria for 63 in 32.4 overs on day one of the Sheffield Shield match at Allan Border Field

Allan Border Field proves a godsend for pace bowlers as some well-known batsmen struggle on day one of the Sheffield Shield game between Queensland and Victoria.

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Katters appear in Qld pilot fraud trial

Queensland MP Robbie Katter has given evidence at the fraud trial of pilot Josh Hoch who's accused of operating charter flights illegally.

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After the blood moon, Queenslanders treated to sun halo — but what caused it?

For the second time in two days Queenslanders have been delighted by a striking sight in the sky.

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Lockyer Valley Regional Council tackling dumped mattresses through recycling trial

A south-east Queensland council is the latest to join an ambitious mattress recycling trial aimed at recovering precious landfill space.

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Renewable energy parts makers eye Qld

The Queensland government says 230 companies are interested in setting up manufacturing plants for renewable energy generation parts in the state.

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Queensland changes licence verification process after Optus hack

Queenslanders will now have to give their licence and card numbers when dealing with banks and telcos, but some have questioned whether the protocol really amounts to a two-factor authentication system.

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The Guardian - AU

Queensland raises Covid alert level as summer wave hits eastern states

State recommends return of mask-wearing in high-risk settings as new data shows a 40% spike in NSW cases and hospitalisations

AAP

Few services for Qld kids exposed to DV

Queensland is failing to proactively act on "intergenerational transmission of violence", and there are few supports for children exposed to DV, a report says.

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Fourth COVID-19 wave has arrived in Queensland, says Premier, masks advised from Friday

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says a jump in active cases and a doubling in COVID-19 patients in hospitals has heralded the arrival of Queensland's fourth wave of the pandemic, with the use of face masks recommended from Friday.

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Queensland officers seize more than 100 native animals from wildlife carer's Brisbane home

More than 100 caged native animals and 25 carcasses found in a freezer are seized from a Brisbane home in one of the worst cases Queensland wildlife officers have seen.

AAP

Vics skittled for 63 by Bulls in Shield

Michael Neser and Mark Steketee have combined for nine wickets to skittle Victoria for 63 as Queensland took hold of their Shield clash on day one in Brisbane.

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Indigenous man dies in custody in Qld

The death of an Indigenous man in a watchhouse in a remote First Nations community on Cape York will be investigated by Queensland Police.

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Qld tightens driver's licence ID rules

Queensland has tightened the rules for using a state driver's licence for identification purposes following the Optus data breach in September.

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