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'Fingers crossed' Qld over worst of virus

A decline in the number of hospital patients with COVID-19 in Queensland may point to the state passing the peak of the current wave, the premier says.

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Hydro panels create sustainable water source at country school south-west of Mackay

Despite living in a First World country, young students at a small school in Queensland have gone without a basic human right — until now.

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YouTube sensation TrainGuy 659 turns childhood passion into unique career on the tracks and online

A love of trains put Joe Dietz on the fast track to internet stardom, and but he will not be giving up his day job driving cane trains in far north Queensland.

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Queensland’s Public Trustee agency faces questions over executor charges and allegations of fees for no service

Queensland's Public Trustee office faces accusations of excessive charges and fees for no service, while others say its business model contains an inherent conflict of interest.

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Queensland grazier finds two sets of twin calves in the middle of a bumper season

A leading veterinarian says the chance of beef cattle having multiple births is less than 1 per cent, which has shocked one grazier who found not one, but two sets of twin calves within the space of a week on her property.

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Six Queensland police officers accused of domestic violence within two weeks, inquiry told

Crime and Corruption Commission says one case involved allegations of strangulation and rape

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Home buyback scheme receives 443 applications from flood-hit Queensland property owners

About 2,000 homes remain uninhabitable, with evaluations set to begin for buyback program

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Court documents allege disturbing details after mother charged with eight-year-old son's murder in Rockhampton

Police found the child during a welfare check at a central Queensland address and confirmed his mother has been charged with his murder. Court documents obtained by the ABC claim he spent the first seven years of his life not in her care.

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Residents of flood-affected Goodna to be initial priority for buy-back scheme, Reconstruction Authority says they will not be rushed

More than five months after the February flood disaster, more than 4,250 people across Queensland have registered their interest to have their homes raised, rebuilt or voluntary bought back.

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Many flood hit homes uninhabitable in Qld

Some areas of Queensland were affected by flooding four separate times during the 2021/22 disaster season, and 2000 homes are still uninhabitable.

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Concern the Queensland floods could have spread fire ants, but minister says it's not likely

Fire ants can form a raft to move along waterways and there are concerns they may have spread during record floods in southern Queensland, but the Agriculture Minister says the floodwater was moving too fast for this to happen.

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Ex-Qld health boss to make 'no case' call

A defence barrister is expected to ask for the withdrawal of corruption charges against the ex-boss of Queensland's biggest public hospital service.

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Retired couple on Australia's longest pub crawl say old country hotels are best

Andrew and Ursula Keese have visited every pub in their home state of Queensland and have pulled up a stool at more than 380 establishments South Australia. They plan to visit about 6,000 pubs.

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Renters’ rights in mouldy homes: can you get a rent reduction or compensation for damages?

Theoretically, tenants in all three of Australia’s La Niña-hit east coast states could be eligible for discounts and damage payments, but seeking them is complex

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‘Reprehensible’ Facebook posts emerge as Qld police boss lauds ‘excellent’ domestic violence response

Posts on space for law enforcement officers belittle victims and imply Queensland police avoid responding to DV incidents

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Eucalypts are icons of the Australian landscape, but their family tree is shrouded in mystery

Eucalypts may look ancient, but they took over Australia in a surprisingly short period of time. Here's how they became an evolutionary success story.

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Boy, 8, found dead in central Queensland

Police have launched an investigation after an eight-year-old boy was found dead in a central Queensland home.

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Queensland records more than 18,000 COVID-19 cases after software issue

Queensland Health says a massive spike in Saturday's COVID-19 case count is due to an administrative error caused a backlog of cases to coming to light.

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Patient transport subsidies remain the same in Queensland despite rising petrol prices

Fuel costs have risen by 50 cents per litre since 2013, but patients travelling up to 300km to Queensland hospitals for treatment are still receiving the same subsidy.

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Discovery of century-old headstone reveals tragic tale centred around Australia's smallest town

A grave belonging to an eight-year-old girl discovered near Australia's smallest town sparks a quest to uncover the past that takes some heart-rending twists.

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Cowboys search for Hammer time answer

North Queensland coach Todd Payten is trying to work out how he can get electric flyer Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow into the game while consigned to a bench role.

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Ruby Edwards's brother born days after the Queensland toddler died with COVID-19

The mother of toddler Ruby Edwards who died last Sunday after contracting COVID-19 gives birth to a baby boy, with the family saying the newborn brings the promise of happier times.

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Cross-border crime network busted in raids

A multi-agency police operation across NSW and Queensland has led to multiple arrests and the dismantling of a drug lab, according to police.

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Goondiwindi has a tight rental market, but many believe it's a good sign for the region

The vacancy rate in this regional Queensland town is just 0.1 per cent. But some residents think it's a positive as more and more young people are buying and staying in the region.

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How has Queensland changed? Here's what the Bureau of Statistics' latest 2021 Census data tells us

The latest release of 2021 Census data reveals some of the key changes, from how many people now own their own home to who they are living with.

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