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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.

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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.

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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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Meet Kyran Dunlop, one of the Queensland children in palliative care and 5,700 with a life-limiting condition

Kyran Dunlop was just six months when he had an anaphylactic reaction; months later he was given less than two years to live after being diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. He's one of 5,700 children living with a life-limiting condition across Queensland.

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Queensland to roll out simultaneous flu and Covid testing in line with NSW hospitals

Exclusive: Move comes two days after state announced free flu vaccines for the next month as cases rise

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New Coalition MP was founding member of club promoting climate science denial

LNP member for Flynn, Colin Boyce, signed international statement rejecting climate crisis and criticised science in state parliament

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Qld locals alarmed about Arrow's gas plans

Locals in Queensland's Scenic Rim region have called on the state government to cancel Arrow Energy's two coal seam gas leases in their region.

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Reds ready for mystery Super journey

Queensland are flying out to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders uncertain of their next destination in week one of the Super Rugby Pacific finals.

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Australia's influenza cases soar after two quiet years

Australia has had two years of incredibly low influenza rates thanks to COVID-19 isolation, but this year is not going to be the same, with all the data pointing to cases soaring over winter.

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Clive Palmer and One Nation flopped at the election. What happened?

Many commentators tipped Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party (UAP) and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation to perform well this election by scooping up the “freedom” and anti-vax vote from voters angry about how the pandemic was handled.

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Jim Chalmers indicates ‘substantial progress’ on returning Murugappan family to Biloela

Interim home affairs minister to discuss arrangements with PM to grant family visa and permit their return to Queensland town

The Guardian - AU

Front-end loader thief smashes into Queensland police holding yard to 're-steal' a Commodore

Security camera captures thief going to extreme lengths, causing more than $100,000 damage, to take a stolen Holden awaiting forensic testing.

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Planetary waves, cut-off lows and blocking highs: what's behind record floods across the Southern Hemisphere?

From February to May 2022, many places in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia have seen record-breaking daily and monthly rainfall. Repeated periods of persistent and intense rain have caused devastating and widespread floods.

The Conversation

Queensland laws mandating last drinks at 3am helped halve early morning assaults, report finds

Policies passed after Cole Miller’s death from one-punch attack have also not adversely affected hospitality venues, review says

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Qld premier defends legal cost secrecy

The Queensland premier has denied ordering three Labor MPs to suppress the legal costs of the former treasurer's case against the corruption watchdog.

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Queensland Health confirms details of free flu jab after mass confusion

Queensland Health has clarified how the free flu jab initiative will work after GPs were caught unaware by the state government's announcement and left scrambling to respond.

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Qld, NSW rainfall records tumble in 2022

Record floods that hit Queensland and NSW earlier this year have led to many areas experiencing their wettest week since 1900, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

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Qld govt rejects bid to curb Casino hours

The Queensland Government has rejected curbing casino trading hours and says late-night violence has reduced since a one-punch attack that killed a teenager.

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Global warming may have worsened series of flood disasters, says Bureau of Meteorology

The Bureau of Meteorology reports a perfect storm of factors led to devastating flooding across Queensland and NSW and climate change may have made them worse. And it warns key indicators are pointing to more heavy rain this winter and spring.

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Qld passes rental bond, debt recovery laws

The Queensland government says new laws guarantee funding for the tenancy authority, while the LNP claims renters' bonds will be used for "dodgy accounting".

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Labor says Peter Dutton taking reins of Liberal Party shows Coalition 'learned absolutely nothing' from federal election

Senior Labor ministers say Peter Dutton becoming opposition leader would show the Coalition has not listened to the message sent by voters at the election.

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Queensland records over 1,000 COVID-19 deaths as doctors warn booster shots remain 'critically important'

Queensland surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 deaths, with the pandemic virus on course to feature among the state's leading reasons for lives lost this year.

The Guardian - AU

More floods forecast for Australia’s east as La Niña weather pattern lingers

Bureau of Meteorology climate report points to big wet in NSW and Queensland extending for months

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Regional Queensland voted for the Liberal National Party. What do they make of the Labor government and 'greenslide'?

The Liberal National Party has retained 70 per cent of federal seats in Queensland, leaving many in the agriculture and mining sectors worried the inner-city electorates' embrace of the Greens could deepen the regional divide between city and country.

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Maleny's electric car charging stations draw in Queensland tourists, as EV popularity explodes

When it comes to capitalising on environmentally conscious daytrippers, one Queensland town is pulling out all stops.

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