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Bohemian, artist, conservationist: breathing humanity into the man who fought to protect Queensland’s rainforest and reef

John Büsst earned the moniker “The Bingil Bay Bastard”. From his self-built homestead in Bingil Bay, he campaigned from the early 1960s against grazing and agricultural industries seeking to fell the tropical forests of north Queensland.

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Queensland could be nuclear hub under Coalition’s new energy plan

State’s existing coal-fired power plant sites being considered, along with NSW’s Hunter Valley and South Australia’s Port Augusta

The Guardian - AU

QLD Premier Slams Pauline Hanson’s Robert Irwin Cartoon: ‘Underlines How Irresponsible She Is’

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has slammed Pauline Hanson for her cartoon featuring Robert Irwin and Bluey.

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Melbourne and Sydney wake to coldest morning this year after Queensland weather record

Band of cold blankets entire east coast, with widespread frost across Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and NSW

The Guardian - AU

Capewell ready to be Mr Fix-it for Maroons after recall

Veteran forward Kurt Capewell is back for Queensland in the role of a bench utility and will play his 10th State of Origin match at the MCG.

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Coalition’s climate and energy policy in disarray as opposition splits over nuclear and renewables

Simon Birmingham contradicts Nationals’ leader, saying renewables are ‘an important part of the mix’ while Queensland LNP leader rules out nuclear

The Guardian - AU

NSW vow to not change their targeting of Reece Walsh

Liam Martin has declared NSW will again target Reece Walsh in State of Origin II, unfazed by Queensland's insinuations that they illegally went after the No.1.

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‘Opposite of what she argued in my case’: Pauline Pantsdown says Hanson’s Irwin defamation response hypocritical

In 1998, Pauline Hanson successfully sought an injunction to stop the ABC from playing a song parodying her.

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What does the recognition of the Kabi Kabi people as Sunshine Coast native title holders mean?

The federal court ruling grants traditional owners a number of rights over 365,345 hectares of land in south-east Queensland

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Afternoon Update: major native title ruling; Chinese officials appear to block Cheng Lei’s view at event; and why are Australian houses so cold?

The Kabi Kabi people have been awarded native title over a 356,345-hectare estate on the Sunshine Coast

The Guardian - AU

Readying refugees for when natural disasters strike

A Somali refugee in Townsville is leading the way in educating newly arrived groups about disaster resilience preparing for Queensland's summer cyclone season.

AAP

Lehrmann rape hearing adjourned for 'no-case' argument

Lawyers for former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann plan to argue he has no case to answer when rape charges against him return to court.

AAP

Slater explains Cobbo omission as Walsh fit for Maroons

Queensland coach Billy Slater says dropped bench utility Selwyn Cobbo is "not quite 100 per cent" and insists Reece Walsh is fit to play game two of Origin.

AAP

One man dead, two survive after yacht capsizes

A father and son have been rescued and a third man is dead after a yacht capsized off the central Queensland coast, triggering a major search operation.

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Queensland government accused of cowing to Christian Lobby on anti-discrimination bill

Human rights commissioner says government has ‘recklessly abandoned’ years of consultation aimed at modernising outdated laws.

AAP

Miles denies move to bury power plant explosion report

The Queensland government has rejected claims it never intended to release an independent report into a 2021 power station generator explosion.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Teal MP’s seat facing abolition; attempted murder charge over Wakeley stabbing; and Elon Musk’s $68bn pay package

The Australian electoral commission has recommended the North Sydney seat held by independent Kylea Tink should be abolished

AAP

Hopgood, Fifita miss pre-Origin rounds through injury

J'Maine Hopgood's State of Origin spot hangs in the balance due to a back injury, while David Fifita won't have a last chance to impress Queensland selectors.

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Labor sprays pledge to pull plug on major hydro project

Many pumped hydro projects will need to be built if the opposition scraps the controversial Pioneer Burdekin scheme, the Queensland government claims.

The Conversation

Queensland government splashes the cash around – but it’s unlikely to save it in the October election

Many a government has spent generously to woo voters in election years. Some might even say recklessly.

AAP

Two MPs found in contempt over pro-Palestine protest

Two Katter's Australian Party MPs have been found in contempt over their actions during a pro-Palestine protest outside Queensland parliament.

AAP

Dingo bites toddler at popular holiday destination

A two-year-old boy has suffered puncture wounds to his thigh after a dingo bit him at K'gari in the latest incident at the popular Queensland holiday spot.

AAP

Alarming rise in illegal party drug overdoses

GHB presentations to emergency departments in southeast Queensland have increased by a staggering four-fold in the past two years.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Queensland to shelve discrimination laws, inside Cheng Lei’s comedy debut, US-Ukraine security pact

State government will dump plans to stop faith schools banning gay teachers

The Guardian - AU

Immunisation rates fall among Australia’s vulnerable as experts blame pandemic misinformation and practical barriers

Below-target levels come after record highs in 2020, with some areas in NSW, Queensland and WA now showing consistently lower vaccination rates

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