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BHP 'well-positioned' for more uncertainty

Amid tricky global conditions, mining giant BHP is backing itself to win long-term from the mega-trends of decarbonisation and electrification.

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Queensland housing crisis a 'perfect storm' hitting young people and baby boomers the hardest

From young mums to disability pensioners, Queenslanders are feeling the devastating impacts of the housing crisis due to a crippling lack of affordable stock — so what are the solutions?

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Mystery object that looks extremely rude washes up on beach leaving woman baffled

The woman posted a video on TikTok showing the bizarre-looking appendage washing up on the shore of an island off the coast of Queensland, Australia

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Faster internet is coming as NBN Co rolls out plans for fibre upgrades in Newcastle, Hunter

Upgrades will also be made in suburbs across the ACT, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.

Newcastle Herald

Zachary Rolfe failed to declare ‘violent’ behaviour when applying to join police, court documents show

Rolfe, who was acquitted over death of Kumanjayi Walker, was banned from applying to Queensland police over ‘integrity breach’

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Qld forensics lab was 'toxic' workplace

The forensics lab at the centre of a Queensland inquiry has been described as an unhappy, stressful and dysfunctional place to work.

AAP

NSW fight back in Shield against Bulls

NSW finished the opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland on 9-246 after the Bulls' pacemen had them on the ropes at 3-16 early.

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Qld to probe short-term rental home market

The Queensland government has launched a probe into the state's short-term rental market ahead of a housing crisis summit later this week.

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Pancreatic cancer carers report gaps in support, as new app aims to reduce strain

The heartbreaking news that her father had pancreatic cancer came with an onslaught of pressure and demands. Now a new app aims to reduce the strain on carers adjusting to the role.

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Great Sandy Marine Park fisheries could shut down and seafood prices increase if zoning plan goes ahead

Queensland fishers say plans to increase green zones in the Great Sandy Marine Park will sink their multi-generation businesses and retailers say seafood prices could spike in the lead-up to Christmas if the plans go ahead.

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Desperate search after whole family vanishes including children aged 5, 8 and 9

Jessie Lee James and Timothy Kratzke were reported missing in Queensland, Australia, without making any contact to friends in the last 48 hours

Daily Mirror

Queensland BOM weather forecast includes heavy rainfall, severe storms and heatwave warnings

Storms are expected to bring wind, rain, and hail across the state this week as the bureau issues a flood watch for southern and eastern parts and a heatwave warning for the state's north.

ABC News

Queensland growers prepare for wet harvest with 'high impact weather' forecast

A weather system set to hit southern Queensland this week could bring up to 100 millimetres of rain, destructive winds and the potential for giant hail.

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Week-long drenching to worsen flood crisis across Australian eastern states

A prolonged rain event across eastern Australia is likely to cause flooding rain from central Queensland to Tasmania this week. Here's a breakdown of what it could look like.

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Queensland considers stronger regulations after students quizzed over teacher’s living arrangements

Grace Grace says schools should be ‘supportive environments’, after Livingstone Christian college principal’s investigation

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Queensland housing minister urges compassion after ‘appalling’ call to raise rents by 20%

Leeanne Enoch says email sent to landlords by Brisbane agent comes amid ‘unprecedented pressures’ on market

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Paradise Dam funds guaranteed: Qld govt

The Queensland government says the federal Labor government has guaranteed $600 million in funding for the Paradise Dam promised by its coalition predecessor.

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Authorities slam 'disgusting' illegal dumping as rubbish piles up in Townsville

A barnacle-covered car, fridges, nappies and drug paraphernalia are among the items recovered by rangers and volunteers at an environmental reserve in North Queensland.

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BOM forecasts severe thunderstorms as another round of rain heads for already flooded east

A stormy system is set to bring yet another round of wet weather to the already flooded east. So what's it going to be like near you and when will the rain and floods end?

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Hundreds of semen samples from sex crimes not DNA tested by Queensland forensics lab, inquiry hears

A scientist who discovered the discrepancy raised the alarm with management, but no changes were made to the workflow for months, an inquiry into the lab's DNA processes has heard.

ABC News

Calls for Paradise Dam funding to be protected from federal government's audit

There are calls to protect a Queensland dam repair project from the federal government's audit of past regional spending promises ahead of its first budget next week.

AAP

DNA lab concerns took months to follow up

Some 400 samples of DNA were missed by a Queensland forensic lab due to issues with sperm sampling, an inquiry has been told.

ABC News

Not getting your bond back can be hugely stressful when moving house. So what can tenants do about it?

Rent rises and cost of living pressures are leaving renters across the country unable to fight bond disputes when moving to new homes, says Tenants Queensland.

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Rural families question services as rate hikes hurt regional business

Lawson Geddes and other rural property holders like him in parts of Queensland pay tens of thousands of dollars in rates every year, but some don't even get a garbage service.

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane real estate agency advises landlords to increase rents by over 20% amid housing crisis

Agency claims most tenants ‘are agreeable’ to the rent increases, which Tenants Queensland calls ‘opportunistic price-gouging’

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