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Living with schizophrenia made easier for central Queensland man thanks to help from citizen advocate

Gary Fry manages the symptoms of his severe mental illness with a monthly injection. People living with the condition have a one-in-10 chance of dying by suicide.

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Talking pet budgie dating ad seeks partner for bird

A Queensland woman is searching for the perfect match for her "one-of-a-kind" talking budgie, who knows more than 60 words and phrases.

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Humpback whales have close brush with humans during migration along Bundaberg coast

A surf skier has described the moment a humpback whale swam so close to him it could have scraped its barnacles off, as experts suspect the creatures are exploring more along the Queensland coast.

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‘Slap in the face’: unions demand higher wages for Queensland public servants as inflation bites

Palaszczuk government under pressure ahead of state budget after several years of 2.5% pay rises for workers

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Peter Foster faces court on the Gold Coast, slams fraud-related charges as 'bogus'

Following a brief mention of his criminal charges in a Gold Coast court today, Peter Foster said any compensation awarded to him would be donated to charity.

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SNL star Pete Davidson thrills fans in FNQ but Kim Kardashian cafe claim is fake news

Hollywood A-Lister Kim Kardashian may not be in the tropical north but her beau, Pete Davidson, definitely is and has been mingling with fans ahead of filming for a new comedy.

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Australian man uses forklift to stop his car being stolen

An Australian man has used a forklift to stop his car from being stolen in Queensland, Australia.

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Coal mine brings great harm, opponents say

Lawyers for opponents of a massive coal mine proposed for Queensland say the project would have an economic benefit but also bring about "very profound harm".

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Qld govt to meet mayor over gas proposal

The Queensland government won't make a decision on a controversial coal seam gas application until the resources minister meets with the mayor who opposes it.

AAP

Sentence appeal for Qld couple's killer

The Queensland government is appealing the sentence imposed on a teenager who struck and killed Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter with a stolen car.

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Qld treasurer denies business tax promise

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick is adamant his 2020 election pledge for no new or increased taxes was made to voters, not businesses.

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Heart valve replacement exports limited by worker shortage, as beef by-products go to waste

Exports for human heart valve replacements are being impacted by Australia's worker shortage, with a Queensland company unable to fill all of its lifesaving orders.

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North Queensland Cowboys join the NRLW under expanded women's competition

A talented teen who played rugby with the boys will soon have a chance at achieving her dream of playing for the Cowboys as North Queensland secures a team in the NRLW.

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Qld electricity prices raise questions

There are calls for an inquiry into Queensland's wholesale electricity prices, which are the highest in the nation and regularly hit record levels.

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The Guardian - AU

‘Startling’: Queensland independent polls second in Groom with only 8.3% of primary vote

Suzie Holt finished fourth on primary vote in the LNP-held seat, but is at 42.89% of 2PP after preferences

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Qld to invest $15m in battery testing

The Queensland budget will include $15 million for battery testing, while Treasurer Cameron Dick has not ruled out lifting fees and charges.

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Ipswich, Boonah, and Cairns remain the last towns and cities fielding vigoro teams in Australia, and possibly the world. Here's why it's a fun new hobby to try.

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Queenslanders dodge electricity outages

Queenslanders have avoided power outages as the federal energy regulator takes control of the wholesale national supply market.

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COVID-19 vaccine refusal case for dental therapist may go to Industrial Relations Commission's full bench

The Queensland Health employee of almost 40 years was dismissed in March after failing to comply with a directive to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Power outages would push food prices higher from paddock to plate, farmers say

Farmers are bracing for power outages that could affect the flow from paddock to plate, forcing even higher prices for their produce.

The Guardian - AU

NSW residents urged to conserve power – as it happened

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All eyes on north-west Queensland's Georgina Basin to ease global fertiliser shortages

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine exacerbates a global shortage of fertiliser, Australian miners want to make the country a globally preferred exporter while also creating domestic security.

AAP

Government advised 'power supply adequate'

The Australian Energy Market Operator has advised the government there is enough power available to avoid load-shedding and blackouts, but pressure remains.

ABC News

Energy economists are calling for change, so what can Queensland do to avoid future blackouts?

Five of Queensland's state-owned power generators are currently not operating. Others are being turned off on purpose as blackouts threaten.

The Guardian - AU

‘Situation is urgent’: treat housing crisis like a natural disaster, Queensland government told

Advocates call for a leaders’ meeting to coordinate support for people displaced by floods, pandemic and soaring house prices

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