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Peter Coaldrake's review into accountability of Queensland government released, Premier accepts all 14 recommendations

A review examining accountability issues in Queensland's public sector paints a scathing picture of its culture, saying it is "too tolerant of bullying" and is dominated by "short-term political thinking".

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England learn from Maroons' Origin flop

The entire England squad attended Sunday's State of Origin clash in Perth and they have taken out valuable lessons from the match.

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Man jailed after Qld hotel attack on woman

A Queensland man has been jailed after repeatedly assaulting a woman in a violent attack in a Brisbane hotel sparked by the choice of his partner's footwear.

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Qld govt approves coalmine's expansion

The Queensland government has given approval to the expansion of a controversial thermal coalmine, which will lift its output and extend its life until 2034.

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Two petitions call for Qld mayor's sacking

Thousands of people have signed two petitions calling for a Queensland mayor to be sacked after she crashed her car while drink driving last week.

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Animals seized from unlicensed Queensland wildlife carer rehomed, released or put down

Fifty-six kangaroos and wallabies, nine freshwater turtles and 23 native birds were seized from a property west of Bundaberg after a tip-off last year.

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Qld-NSW floods were 3rd costliest disaster

The unprecedented floods that swept through southeast Queensland and northern NSW earlier this year caused $4.8 billion in insured damages.

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Unseasonably heavy rain brings renewed flood threat for three states

Australia's east is in for another drenching, as unseasonably heavy rain forecast for Queensland and the Northern Territory spreads across the country.

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Insurance bill for February floods reaches $4.8b, victims could wait years for repairs

New Insurance Council of Australia figures reveal the damage bill from February's flood disaster in Queensland and New South Wales has reached $4.8 billion with builders saying repairs will take up to two years.

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World bull riding titles in sights of three central Queensland teenagers

They are some of Australia's best young rodeo competitors. Now they have the chance to prove themselves on the world stage.

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Star distances its Qld casinos from NSW

Casino operator Star Entertainment is hoping to distance its Queensland operations from an inquiry south of the border as it responds to proposed gambling laws.

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Liberal MP was ‘patron’ of Queensland gun club for which he claimed to have ‘secured’ $20,000 grant

Ross Vasta says he had ‘no decision-making power over the process or the outcome’ in grant to Belmont Branch of the Sporting Shooters Association

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Haas still a chance to face Cowboys

Payne Haas suffered a suspected syndesmosis injury in Sunday's State of Origin match but Brisbane say he could still line up against North Queensland.

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Deadly varroa mite has 'potential' to threaten Queensland's bee industry, authorities warn

Authorities are closely monitoring any impact on Queensland's bee populations amid a "worrying" interstate detection of the deadly honey bee parasite, varroa destructor.

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Indigenous songwriter Kev Carmody opens up about his secret stolen childhood

An early childhood in hiding, being ripped away from his parents, and a life working the land all helped inspire one of Australia's most beloved and powerful songs, From Little Things Big Things Grow.

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Walking and talking Silver Fox Initiative helps as wait for psychologists exceeds national average

With one in three Queensland psychologists too busy to take on new patients, the Silver Fox Initiative is offering an empathetic ear.

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Queensland in midst of new COVID-19 wave, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard warns

Queensland has recorded 25 flu-related deaths so far this year and Chief Health Officer John Gerrard is warning a third COVID-19 wave is now also hitting the state.

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Maroons plot response in Origin decider

Harry Grant admits his side will lean on their all-star Queensland coaching staff once more, given their dominance as players in State of Origin deciders.

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Qld integrity report a 'wake-up call'

A report into the Queensland government's accountability and culture has issued 14 recommendations to create greater transparency and restore public confidence

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Calls for drink-driver Queensland mayor to quit after meeting crash victims’ families

Redland mayor Karen Williams apologises after admitting she consumed ‘several glasses of wine’ before crash

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Coroner recommends specialist domestic violence police stations following Doreen Langham death

The domestic violence death of Queensland mother Doreen Langham has resulted in coronial recommendations to Queensland police to address widespread cultural issues within the force and to trial specialist domestic violence police stations and staff.

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Qld premier tightens her lobbying rules

The Queensland premier has announced a suite of changes to her political lobbying code of conduct ahead of the release of a report into the practice.

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Changes to lobbyist rules a 'fundamental first step' to tightening accountability, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says

Anyone working for a lobbying firm will need to be registered as a lobbyist, as part of a raft of changes announced by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to strengthen lobbying rules.

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Reynolds set for Broncos NRL return

Adam Reynolds missed Brisbane's last game through injury but looks set to make his return against North Queensland this weekend.

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Qld commission fails in contempt bid

Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission has lost its attempt to have a man punished for contempt after he refused to answer questions in fear for his life.

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