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Qld falls short on govt board recruitment

The Queensland government isn't always seeking a broad field of applicants for boards and taking too long to appoint them, the auditor-general says.

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BOM forecasts more rain for central, South East Queensland, warns of flooding risk for Mary and Brisbane River catchments

The bureau says widespread rain is expected in central and South East Queensland and warns the falls could cause flooding in the Mary River Catchment and the upper creeks of the lower Brisbane River.

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LNP blasts Qld deputy premier's GP 'slur'

Queensland's opposition leader has slammed the deputy premier for blaming GPs for ongoing capacity pressure at public hospitals.

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Greyhound racing opponents raise concerns about deaths, injuries at Ipswich track and plans for new facility

Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner says the recent injuries and deaths are being investigated but advocates want animal safety to be a bigger focus in planning for a new proposed facility.

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Agriculture provides a steady hand during mining booms and busts, but does it get enough support?

Agriculture has been a steady hand as the big money flows in and out of central Queensland mines, so what do those on the land want from this election?

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Climate change is killing trees in Queensland's tropical rainforests

In recent years, the Great Barrier Reef off Australia’s northeast coast has seen multiple events of mass coral bleaching as human-caused global warming has driven sustained high temperatures in the ocean.

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Children's gender service waitlist creating mental health crisis for Queensland's trans teens

Transgender health specialists say Queensland's only gender clinic for children and adolescents is struggling to cope with its referral load, causing distress and mental health issues in the people it's designed to support.

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A surge in influenza cases in Queensland prompts doctors to issue vaccine warning for children and vulnerable groups

More than 400 people have been admitted to Queensland public hospitals with flu since the beginning of April, including 30 who have required intensive care.

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Which electorates are most left- or right-leaning? Vote Compass took a look

A metropolitan Victorian seat emerges as Australia's most left-leaning, while a sprawling Queensland electorate is the country's most conservative, according to Vote Compass.

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Australia’s climate data to UN questioned as study finds land clearing in Queensland underreported

If national emissions data is incorrect then Australia less likely to be on track to meet Coalition’s target of a 26-28% cut by 2030

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Amanda Stoker targets Christian right in hopes of retaining Queensland Senate seat

Assistant minister for women spends big on Facebook while narrowcasting to men’s rights supporters and anti-abortion campaigners

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Squirrel smuggler caught trafficking drugs

Months after trying to smuggle squirrels into Australia by hiding them in his pants, a Queensland man was arrested for drug trafficking, a court has heard.

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Queensland health system faces 'dire' strain on hospitals amid staffing shortages and a surge in flu cases

After weeks of criticism around ambulance ramping and wait times, the Health Minister admits the state's hospital system is struggling to cope with demand, with fears the flu season will worsen pressures.

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How your local garbage truck is helping fix south-east Queensland's pothole problems

Artificial intelligence and garbage trucks are helping fix potholes faster across one local council area, following weeks of floods and heavy rain.

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Qld denies patient bypass, admits pressure

The Queensland government denies patients are being turned away from its public hospitals but says demand is exhausting emergency department workers.

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Groom has only ever been held by a man. These female, non-binary candidates stand for change

The southern Queensland seat of Groom has only ever been held by male conservatives. In this federal election, four women and a non-binary candidate are making waves in conservative heartland.

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Tourists put their lives at risk by swimming in croc-infested waters of Queensland Gulf

Tourists are walking past danger signs to swim and fish in crocodile-infested waters in Queensland's Gulf of Carpentaria. Some fear an attack is only a matter of time.

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Jump in death toll on Queensland roads prompts calls for rethink on government's approach to safety

A leading road safety researcher is calling on the Queensland government to rethink its approach to road safety amid a climbing number of fatalities on the state's roads, including one that took the life of Australian sporting great Andrew Symonds.

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Friends tearfully testify about teenager Jack Beasley's stabbing death in Gold Coast brawl at Brisbane trial

Friends of 17-year-old Jack Beasley — who was killed during a fight on a busy entertainment strip on Queensland's Gold Coast in 2019 — break down while giving testimony about the moment they saw "blood everywhere" after he was stabbed.

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Queensland gang leader jailed for 11 years

Queensland gang boss Ian Ronald Crowden has been sentenced to 11 years in jail for an "array of criminality", even bashing his own members to keep them in line.

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Calls for Tasmania conversion therapy ban

There are calls for Tasmania to join Victoria, Queensland and the ACT and ban conversion practices aimed at changing people's sexual identity.

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Arrow keen to make Origin amends for Qld

South Sydney's Jai Arrow is keen to make things right with Queensland after being kicked out of State of Origin camp in 2021.

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Qld govt contract shortfalls cost millions

Queensland government infrastructure projects are blowing out by tens of millions of dollars due to poor contract management, the auditor-general says.

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Sunken luxury yacht still at Lammermoor Beach after nearly a week, prompting environmental concerns

A 27-metre-long yacht that sank off the Capricorn Coast nearly a week ago remains on a Queensland beach, leaving locals to pick up rubbish that is washing ashore.

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When roads become rivers: forming a Plan B can stop people driving into floodwaters

Queensland residents are facing yet another arduous clean-up after floods inundated roads and towns last week.

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