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South-west Queensland welcomes travellers as tourism slowly recovers from floods, road closures

It's been a catastrophic few months for tourism operators in the Balonne Shire, after floodwaters swallowed hundreds of roads. But there's hope the second half of the year will be brighter.

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'Million-dollar Munchkin', former Balinese street dog, settles into new life in Australia

The Balinese street dog's journey to Queensland took six years and cost tens of thousands dollars. But as she settles into her new life, her owners say it was all worth it.

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Queensland weather forecast for cold snap smashes July temperature records

July weather records have tumbled down Queensland's east coast after maximum temperatures dropped to between eight and 12 degrees Celsius below average.

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Queensland COVID-19 hospitalisations at highest number since February, mask mandate ruled out

An infectious diseases expert says new sub-variants are driving the rising case numbers and even people who had recently contracted COVID are not fully protected from the new strains.

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‘Placate her anger’: investigation dismisses allegations of domestic violence against Queensland police officer

Exclusive: In latest revelations from submissions to inquiry into police culture, former officer says she was told to ‘calm down’ colleague’s wife who had made complaint against him

The Guardian - AU

Queensland emissions reduction goals ‘blown’ under government resources plan, advocates say

Draft mining plan flagged ‘net zero emissions’ for mining sector, but this was dropped from final document

The Guardian - AU

New bid to strip name of sex-offender former Queensland mayor from road and bridge

Ipswich councillor ‘made the wrong decision’ in voting to keep Paul Pisasale’s name on infrastructure

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Queensland's corruption watchdog finds integrity commissioner laptop controversy was 'mischaracterisation'

An investigation by Queensland's corruption watchdog into the controversy surrounding laptops taken from the integrity commissioner's office has found the circumstances were "entirely ordinary".

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Free period care products in Queensland schools is just a first step. Remote communities need access to these items as well

In Australia, most states have introduced initiatives to provide people who menstruate with free period care products in public schools.

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Qld mayor under pressure over DUI charge

Redland Mayor Karen Williams has taken unpaid leave as she prepares to face drink driving charges, but local campaigners want the Queensland mayor to resign.

AAP

Slater shows faith as Qld 'Cowboy-d'

Tom Gilbert will be the seventh Cowboy to feature in Queensland's squad this series when he debuts in next week's State of Origin decider in Brisbane.

AAP

Qld miners snub state govt over coal taxes

Qld miners will snub the launch of the state government's industry plan after a hike in coal taxes, while environmental groups attend in protest over emissions.

AAP

Queensland horseracing community in shock as jockey Leah Kilner remains in critical condition after fall in Grafton

Apprentice jockey Leah Kilner, 24, was riding Stella's Turn in race three when the horse fell in the home straight, dislodging the jockey from her mount.

ABC News

Queensland rental law changes start October 1, making it harder to deny pets, terminate leases

New housing laws set to come into effect later this year will make it harder for Queensland landlords to ban pets in rental properties.

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Regional towns are at risk of being wiped out by the move to net-zero. Here's their best chance for survival

Australia’s mining and heavy industry sectors are on the cusp of a revolution as the world shifts to net-zero. Demand for traditional industrial commodities – coal, oil, and gas – is set to slide.

ABC News

COVID-19 restrictions ease onshore but seafarers off Queensland's coast remain stuck aboard ships

Queensland is removing the last of its COVID restrictions, but just offshore seafarers remain stuck aboard cargo ships despite spending many months at sea.

The Guardian - AU

‘Is this a real rape?’: female officers detail misogynistic culture within Queensland police

Exclusive: submissions by women to inquiry describe sexist comments and sexual harassment, affecting responses to domestic violence

The Guardian - AU

‘Industrial revolution’: Australia’s decarbonisation needs rigorous management, thinktank warns

Grattan Institute paper recommends allowing trading of carbon credits and a firm limit on emissions for country’s largest polluters

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Knights winger Edrick Lee on going 'full circle' with five-try haul

The 29-year-old surpassed the likes of Darren Albert and Adam "Mad Dog" MacDougall.

AAP

Queensland's Kaufusi out of Origin finale

Billy Slater says Felise Kaufusi won't play in State of Origin III but the Queensland coach expects Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga to be available.

ABC News

Third wave of COVID-19 could peak higher than second wave, Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says

Yvette D'Ath says it is important for people to remember that COVID-19 is still having an impact on communities, with more than 600 Queenslanders currently in hospital with the disease.

ABC News

Fewer Toowoomba residents identify as religious according to 2021 Census results

The ultra-conservative city in southern Queensland has long been considered one of Australia's most religious communities, but the latest census shows attitudes are changing.

AAP

NSW reports century-first diphtheria case

The two-year-old child is in intensive care at a Queensland hospital, where they've been given diphtheria antitoxin, antibiotics and respiratory support.

ABC News

Bilbies translocated from Currawinya National Park to Great Sandy Desert boost hopes for species' survival

Under the cover of darkness in remote outback Queensland, one of Australia’s most critically endangered marsupials has taken a small leap back from the brink.

The Guardian - AU

Police failed to adequately investigate deaths of four Indigenous women, former officer says

Exclusive: Submission to state inquiry alleges Queensland police routinely hid domestic violence failures from coroner

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