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Ipswich council says more state, federal funding needed to accommodate population growth

Ipswich City Council says it is taking in 30 per cent of new residents to south-east Queensland but is being left out of critical infrastructure funding to properly accommodate the boom.

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Coal exports, royalties booming, but communities say reinvestment falls short

Coal prices are at record highs and royalties payments to state coffers are forecast to grow by billions, but some coal communities say not enough is filtering down to their towns.

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Frustration over delays to 'long overdue' release of Queensland report into treaty with First Nations peoples

Jackie Huggins, the former co-chair of the state's treaty advancement committee, says she is "frustrated" by government delays in releasing its final report.

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Inquest evidence casts doubt over who was driving ute that flung teenager Madeleine Moroney to her death after Queensland rodeo

An inquest into the death of teenager Madeleine Moroney, who was thrown from a ute in western Queensland after attending a rodeo, hears her boyfriend gave different versions of events after the fatal crash.

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Biloela campaigner runs in Qld by-election

Home to Bilo campaigner Bronwyn Dendle will stand as the ALP's candidate in the by-election to replace Colin Boyce in the Queensland coalmining seat of Callide.

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Traditional owners tell Queensland Land Court Waratah Coal's mine will contribute to climate change

Gimuy Walubara man Jiritju Fourmile tells a court challenge against a Clive Palmer-linked coal mine developer climate change led to the death of thousands of native bats on his traditional country.

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The Greens' election wins are not so surprising when you look at Queensland's political history

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and an image of deceased people.

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'Different story' as Munster eyes Origin

Pivotal five-eighth Cameron Munster admits he needs to show "he's worth the money" after a disappointing 2021 for Queensland and the Storm.

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Star asked to give evidence at Qld inquiry

A Queensland parliamentary committee has asked Star Entertainment to make a submission to its inquiry on laws designed to crack down on money laundering.

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Power bills set to rise 9.2% in regional Queensland as report blames delays in renewable energy projects

Queensland Conservation Council says state’s dependence on increasingly unreliable coal is costing households

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Maroons' aerial threat doesn't scare NSW

Stocky NSW winger Brian To'o expects to be a focus of Queensland's attacking kicks and says he relishes the challenge of marking up on the tall Selwyn Cobbo.

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Polar blast brings damaging winds, wet weather and snow to parts of Australia’s east and south

Thousands of NSW and Queensland homes lose power, Adelaide hit by small tornado and Melbourne braces for coldest day of the year

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Why heavy rain followed by high wind in south-east Queensland poses a unique threat

Authorities are warning the combination of wet soil and high winds is bringing dangerous conditions across south-east Queensland.

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Electricity bills to rise in regional Qld

Queensland regional residential electricity bills are set to rise by $119 to $1290 and business bills will be hiked by $215 to $2334 in 2022/23.

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Union urges Qld Labor to review election

The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union has urged the Labor Party to review its poor election result in Queensland.

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David Littleproud becomes new National Party leader, as the once junior coalition partner flexes its muscles

David Littleproud becomes leader of the National Party and, while not facing the same existential crisis as the Liberals, has to find the right way to lead a party at its own crossroads.

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Qld plans tougher smoking, tobacco laws

A proposed crackdown on tobacco in Queensland could lead to a smoking ban at outdoor markets and the licensing of vape sales.

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Queensland education overturns overseas travel ban for some Brisbane State High students

Four Brisbane students have been given an exemption to travel overseas for an international linguistics competition after outcry over an education department ban on international travel.

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Country musician Ell Regan's 10-hour round trip for groceries 'the most normal thing you can do'

Country musician Ell Regan's Tiktok about travelling 900 kilometres from the Northern Territory to Queensland for groceries went viral. After swapping city life for the outback, she says she wouldn't have it any other way.

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Dairy farmers reassess futures before signing milk contracts, as many exit the industry

Twice a day for more than half a century, the Wilson family milked cows in their dairy at Calico Creek near Gympie. Now, owner Martin Wilson has called it quits and he's one of many leaving the industry.

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Queensland's concentration of key political leaders set to drive increased focus and investment in the Sunshine State

Queensland is home to the Treasurer, the Opposition Leader and the leader of the Nationals. What does that mean for Sunshine State and its issues?

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Toddler airlifted to hospital with critical injuries after head-on crash at Queensland's Sunshine Coast

Police are investigating a head-on crash on Queensland's Sunshine Coast that left a three-year-old boy with critical injuries and five others hurt.

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Qld hard man Cotter to aim up in Origin

Queensland debutant Reuben Cotter will be giving away 15cm and 11kg to opposition lock Isaah Yeo in next week's State of Origin opener.

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Coal mining company New Hope Group says it's ready for controversial mine expansion, opponents say obstacles remain

A lobby group will ramp up the fight in response to New Hope Group's claims its mine expansion in Queensland's Darling Downs is ready for the "green light".

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Man pleads guilty over baby girl's death

A Queensland man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after an 11-month-old girl died southwest of Brisbane.

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