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Employed, reliable and turning 60 - Barbara never thought she would be homeless

Homeless issue could change how Queenslanders should live.

ABC News

Whistleblowers' and journalists' sources protected under 'shield laws' passed in Queensland

The laws – known as shield laws – prevent journalists from being compelled to reveal the identity of their sources during court proceedings, and come as part of a package of reforms passed in Queensland Parliament today.

ABC News

Qld MP reveals harrowing sexual abuse

Queensland Labor MP Melissa McMahon has revealed confronting details of her own childhood abuse, saying she was first raped at the age of five.

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How to book your free influenza vaccine in Queensland

A free flu shot announcement has driven a "tremendous uptick" in demand across Queensland. Here's how to find an appointment.

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Qld eyes new laws before Bris casino opens

Proposed changes to Queensland's gambling laws are designed to help prevent criminal influence in the state's casinos, Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman says.

AAP

'Doomscrolling' gives pain in thumb as physiotherapist warns overusing devices causes RSI

Queensland physiotherapist Lizzy McCowan says RSI in thumbs is becoming more common, and it is all to do with how much time we spend on devices.

ABC News

Citipointe Christian College referred to Queensland Human Rights Commission over controversial enrolment contract

Families launch a discrimination complaint with the Queensland Human Rights Commission against Brisbane's Citipointe Christian College after an "unthinkable" enrolment contract denounced homosexuality and stipulated students could only enrol on the basis of their "biological sex".

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Three meningococcal disease cases confirmed in Cairns, connected to St Mary's Catholic College

Two people are receiving treatment for the disease in hospital and Queenslanders have been urged to watch out for signs and symptoms, including rashes, fevers and headaches.

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Bronco Carrigan's titanic Origin audition

Pat Carrigan can make a final push for Origin inclusion in a crowded Queensland field when Brisbane host Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.

AAP

Man pleads guilty to 'bizarre' Qld attack

A man who stabbed an elderly woman and her son while buying a printer in Queensland has pleaded guilty over the "bizarre" knife attack.

AAP

Almost half Qld ambulance patients ramped

Almost half of all Queensland patients were ramped in ambulances for more than 30 minutes in the March quarter.

AAP

Queensland to ban Nazi swastikas and strengthen hate crime laws

Palaszczuk government accepts and will implement 17 recommendations of report including banning hate symbols and addressing online vilification

The Guardian - AU

Coal prices, floods push up power prices

Households and businesses are set to pay more for their electricity, but the energy market regulator is urging people to shop around for the best deal.

AAP

Citipointe college referred to Human Rights Commission over withdrawn student enrolment contracts

Queensland school says it has now abandoned anti-gay and anti-trans contracts and ‘statement of faith’

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Qld grants rebates for soaring power bills

Queensland households will receive a rebate on their power bills as the premier admits surging electricity costs are forcing people to make "difficult choices".

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Greens slam Qld casino alcohol rules

The Greens have slammed a Queensland government plan to exempt casinos from new restrictions on venues aimed at preventing alcohol-fuelled violence.

The Guardian - AU

Australian households face steep power bill increases as generation costs soar

Customers in NSW could see power bill increases of up to 18%, South Australia almost 20% and parts of Queensland could see rises of 12%

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Citipointe referred to Queensland HRC

Parents and ex-students of Citipointe Christian College will file complaints with Queensland's Human Rights Commission over the school's enrolment contracts.

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Qld to join Vic with Nazi, hate symbol ban

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will introduce a bill to ban the public display of hate symbols such as the Nazi flag in Queensland.

ABC News

Richmond hospital welcomes first baby in 15 years with help from flying doctors

With a population of just 648, the remote north-west Queensland town of Richmond doesn't offer maternity services, so it was a shock when a mum-to-be on an outback station called in the RFDS for birthing support.

ABC News

Sunshine Coast Council says Maleny Estates property deal 'in public interest'

A sprawling block of residential land in one of Queensland’s most desirable hinterland locations is set to be sold by a council to a property developer for a modest sum – and not put out to public auction – as part of a land-swap deal.

ABC News

Groom was the LNP's second-safest seat in Queensland, but the swing shows change

When one of the LNP's safest seats in the country suffers the biggest swing against a sitting LNP member, you know the times are changing in Queensland.

The Conversation

Australia's social housing system is critically stressed. Many eligible applicants simply give up

Plenty was said in the election campaign about the very real challenges faced by first home buyers and by homeowners already mortgaged to the hilt. But little comment focused on the cost-of-living predicament faced by low income renters.

ABC News

More rain on the way for southern Queensland, with BOM also predicting a wet winter

The BOM says more rain events this winter could break records, and climate change is only making things worse.

ABC News

Acting CHO Peter Aitken encourages Queenslanders to wear masks again as flu and COVID threaten double-whammy winter

Queensland's Acting Chief Health Officer says the state is yet to record its first flu death in 2022, but it is inevitable as more people required hospital admission and intensive care.

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