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Drink spiking an 'enabler to other offences' and difficult to investigate, Queensland police say, as true number of incidents unknown

A Queensland nightclub this week revealed it was using plastic drink lids after fears that the prevalence of drink spiking was on the rise, but a lack of verifiable data has dogged authorities for decades with Queensland police saying they do not keep statistics.

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Australia’s wholesale power prices double in a year as coal-fired power plants falter

The jolt in costs is being blamed mostly on more expensive fossil fuels and falling reliability of coal-fired power plants

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'My people': Joyce campaigns in Queensland

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce knows he isn't a popular politician - especially in the city - but he doesn't let that get in the way of his campaigning.

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One Nation directs preferences to Labor in five seats targeting ‘left-leaning Liberals’

Pauline Hanson says move is in retaliation for Liberals’ decision to preference Jacqui Lambie Network in Tasmania

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Inquest into 2019 Townsville liquor store robbers' flood deaths released, finding 'nothing could be done'

An inquest into the deaths of two men during North Queensland's 2019 floods has found nothing could have been done to prevent the tragedy, which unfolded as they fled from police.

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Federal-state wrangle over Qld housing

The Queensland government has attacked the federal government over housing funding, while the prime minister says not enough homes are being built.

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PM, Qld govt in hospital funding row

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has weighed into the debate about hospital funding in Queensland as ramping and emergency waiting times rise.

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Rheumatic heart disease strategy launched in Queensland as more people get sick in large centres

Jalil was diagnosed with rheumatic fever aged just seven. A paediatric cardiologist says more patients are presenting with the "third world" condition in large regional centres.

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Driver walks nine hours after getting bogged near Aramac in outback Queensland

Heavy rainfall and swollen waterways have closed roads in western Queensland. Police are urging caution after a 24-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and became bogged near Aramac.

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Qld premier to follow integrity advice

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has downplayed interim findings by a government accountability review, saying she'll wait for the final report.

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Vunivalu hamstrung again for Super Reds

Suliasi Vunivalu's frustrating run of hamstring injuries has continued with the flying winger a late out for the Queensland Reds' date with the Chiefs.

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Rural cancer patients missing out: study

A study from the University of Southern Queensland has found rural cancer patients are not getting information that could improve their chances of survival.

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Native red triangle slugs pop up in Queensland backyards after rain, delighting researchers

A large, unique native slug spotted on pool decks and trees throughout Brisbane is intriguing home owners with its brightly-coloured shape on its back.

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Students demand answers on how politicians will address youth issues

For many Queensland year 12 students, it's the first time they'll vote in a federal election, all while they're still in school. The ABC brings together politicians and students to discuss the issues.

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Brisbane Ekka to return in 100 days after two years of COVID cancellations

Organisers say they can't wait to welcome back competitors and spectators to the historic event.

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What are Queensland's COVID isolation rules?

Queensland's COVID-19 rules have been eased further as rules for asymptomatic close contacts and unvaccinated travellers are set to be scrapped. Here's what you need to know.

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Give persimmon a chance: five ways to eat the misunderstood fruit from salad to Alanna Sapwell’s tarte tartin

Persimmons are slowly making their way into Australian grocers. A perfect autumn pick-me-up, the sweet variety can be eaten firm – in everything from salad to tarte tatin

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NSW premier dismisses Queensland’s bid for NRL grand final

With talk of a bidding war between Sydney and Brisbane, former Maroons skipper suggests MCG host the season decider

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Qld premier avoids corruption question

The Queensland premier has waved off a question about hundreds of corruption allegations made by public employees in the last financial year.

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Brisbane Olympic board seeks 2032 boss

Appointing a chief executive for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics is the top priority of the organising committee board.

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Qld opposition backs 50-50 health funding

The Queensland Liberal National Party says a 50-50 split on hospital funding with federal government "would be ideal" but capacity issues must also be fixed.

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Qld Indigenous town's phones down again

Lockhart River Mayor Wayne Butcher says telecommunications services in the far north Queensland community have failed again.

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Western Queensland soaked in record-breaking April rain as Longreach surrounded by floodwaters

An unseasonable weather event drenches Western Queensland in "almost monsoonal-like" rainfall that has seen an 83-year record tumble and left Longreach surrounded by floodwaters.

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ADF flood rescue pilots flew with failing equipment, commander reveals

Despite system faults and treacherous weather conditions, Oakey-based Army helicopter pilots rescued almost 80 people during the 2022 floods.

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Matt Canavan told to 'pull his head in' by government colleagues over net zero by 2050 comments

Nationals senator Matt Canavan is told to "pull his head in" by a colleague, and slapped down by the Prime Minister, after attempting to muddy the waters over the Coalition's climate change commitments in the middle of a tight election race.

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