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The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2022

Beeping cricket ball inventor and Blind Bats founder Paul Szep celebrates progress in modified game

Former NSW and Queensland wicketkeeper Paul Szep says his beeping ball has allowed more people to participate more meaningfully in the sport.

ABC News · Oct 4, 2022

Lewd Qld cop promotion a bad call: Carroll

Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll admits it was a bad decision to promote a senior officer after he made sexist comments.

AAP · Oct 4, 2022

How to ensure the world's largest pumped-hydro dam isn't a disaster for Queensland's environment

To quit coal and move to renewables, we need large-scale energy storage. That’s where pumped hydro comes in. Queensland’s ambitious new plan involves shifting from a coal-dominated electricity grid to 80% renewables within 13 years, using 22 gigawatts of new wind and solar. The plan relies on two massive new…

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2022

Qld lab halted DNA tests on wrong advice

A decision by Queensland's forensics lab not to test certain DNA samples as thoroughly as possible saved less than $1 million a year, a hearing has been told.

AAP · Oct 4, 2022

Qld wants to make renewable energy parts

The Queensland government is planning to set up a new manufacturing sector to make parts and components needed for its renewable energy transition.

AAP · Oct 4, 2022

Tim Paine confirms first-class comeback

Australia's former Test captain Tim Paine will make his comeback to elite cricket in Tasmania's Sheffield Shield game against Queensland in Brisbane.

AAP · Oct 4, 2022

Telstra dials up wind power generation

Wind power in Queensland will be bankrolled by Telstra as the telecommunications giant aims to be 100 per cent powered by renewable electricity by 2025.

AAP · Oct 3, 2022

The magnificent Lake Eyre Basin is threatened by 831 oil and gas wells – and more are planned. Is that what Australians really want?

The heart-shaped Lake Eyre Basin covers about one-sixth of Australia. It contains one of the few remaining pristine river systems in the world.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2022

Morning mail: Queensland police failure in assault case, UK U-turn on tax cuts for well-off, ID scam fears

Tuesday: Queensland and NSW police lost key documents and failed to investigate a series of alleged sexual assaults against a 14-year-old girl. Plus: the must-read books for October

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2022