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Smith fingerprints on Maroons' Origin push

Harry Grant has relished his access to Cameron Smith as Queensland look to seal the State of Origin series with victory at Perth's Optus Stadium.

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Most of Australia's sugar is grown in Queensland and this season is shaping up to be a sweet one

Tall cane crops line the roads, harvesters are in the paddocks and smoke is coming from the chimneys — yes, it's sugar crush time and this year hopes are high.

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Rare bioluminescence bloom 'like fireworks' in Moreton Bay near Brisbane

Olivia Berry and her friend were out paddleboarding at sunset in Queensland's Moreton Bay when they noticed an unusual "neon-blue" ripple in the water.

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Blues’ State of Origin reputations on line as weight of expectation falls on Maroons

NSW coach Brad Fittler will be under the microscope in Game 2 against Queensland, who can no longer enjoy the element of surprise

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Adani drops $600m claim against Queensland activist and seeks $17m instead

Mining giant claims Ben Pennings sought to disrupt operations of the Carmichael coalmine, its suppliers and contractors

The Guardian - AU

Women's State of Origin: Five memorable moments as New South Wales reclaimed the shield

Try-saving tackles, moments of individual brilliance and a couple of brain fades, these were the five moments that stood out as New South Wales out-fought Queensland to win women's State of Origin.

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NSW dig deep to overcome Queensland in Women’s State of Origin

The Blues got their hands on the trophy for the first time since 2019 in front of a record crowd of over 11,000 at Canberra’s GIO Stadium

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Kalyn Ponga primed to live out a dream by winning a State of Origin series

"It's about all of us doing our job."

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Qld taxpayers spend $75,605 on Trad case

Queensland taxpayers have covered at least $75,605 in legal fees in the corruption watchdog's case against former deputy premier Jackie Trad.

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Queenslanders embraced Greens because they saw politics was broken, says Adam Bandt

Flush from winning three seats in Brisbane, Bandt debunked the myth that sunshine state residents are conservative

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Qld delays mine emissions cuts until 2027

The Queensland government won't make coal and gas companies start cutting fugitive emissions from their existing mining projects until 2027.

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Qld expands grid storage with big battery

A new 400MWh battery in southeast Queensland is the latest in a series of announcements as the state government investigates more energy storage options.

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New Acland Coal Mine agreement with Qld government a result of bullying, lawyer says

An environmental lawyer says the Qld government succumbed to "bullying" by failing to prosecute over alleged illegal mining activity in the state's south, as the company involved awaits approvals for its third stage expansion.

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Crime and Corruption Commission spends almost $75k in legal battle against former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad

Queensland taxpayers fork out about $75,000 to fund the state's corruption watchdog's legal bill fighting court action brought by former deputy premier Jackie Trad.

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Sharp increase in Queensland teacher vacancies as non-teaching staff front classes to stay open

New figures reveal the extent of the teacher workforce shortage gripping Queensland state schools.

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Ponga fit for Origin homecoming

Kalyn Ponga has dealt with a lingering illness to present as one of Queensland's young leaders under coach and mentor Billy Slater.

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‘Can it get more Aussie?’: Bluey State of Origin episode tells a relatable tale of a family divided

Retired commentator Ray Warren appears in the episode, which has been praised for its heartwarming – and wrenching – depiction of the epic contest

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Qld govt halts coal seam gas in Scenic Rim

The Queensland government has delisted the last two coal seam gas leases in the Scenic Rim region after a decade-long campaign by locals.

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Queensland's COVID-19 vaccination mandate and restrictions to be relaxed further

Some of Queensland's last vaccination mandates for a number of professions will be relaxed next week along with entry requirements to high-risk settings.

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Qld to dump most virus vaccine mandates

Queensland will scrap COVID-19 vaccine mandates for workers in schools, prisons and airports and for visitors to aged and disability care facilities.

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Change in tactic to tackle Qld youth crime

The politically charged issue of youth crime in Queensland cannot be solved with more jail time alone, the state's police say.

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Qld couriers to have set pay, conditions

A Queensland parliamentary committee is assessing proposed laws to regulate the pay and conditions of transport workers including gig couriers and truckies.

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Why Anthony Milford is the Queensland great who never was

Anthony Milford could have rivalled Cameron Munster's feats in a Maroon jersey. Instead, his career seems to be winding down.

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Truckies demand upgrades to deadly Flinders Highway, Queensland's 'lifeblood'

Notorious for truck rollovers and head-on collisions, the 780km-long Flinders Highway is the main road connecting rural Queensland and the NT with the coast. Truckers say they fear for their drivers' lives.

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Police 'gobsmacked' by dangerous driving across Queensland, state on track to surpass 300 road deaths again this year

Nearly 150 people have died on the state's roads already this year, and commissioner Katarina Carroll says police are "grappling" with a level of dangerous driving not seen before COVID-19.

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