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Invasion of the lawn prawn: heavy rain drives tiny back yard crustaceans into Queensland and NSW homes

Creatures usually confined to leaf litter and soil are hopping indoors in their thousands to escape wet weather

The Guardian - AU

Dish On Your Dream Adventure & You Could Score An Adrenaline-Heavy Trip To Qld

Give us the deets on your dream adventure and we might sling you an adrenaline-heavy trip to Tropical North Queensland.

Pedestrian.tv

Who is eligible for the Queensland flood relief package, and how do I apply for the funding?

While guidelines for the flood package are still being finalised between state and federal governments, here is what we know so far about the funding package so far.

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Cattle stations are disappearing in Australia's last true frontier and one grazier isn't happy about it

Grazier Emma Jackson says she fears for the future of the cattle industry in the region, as the Queensland government continues to buy up large pastoral properties across Cape York.

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Queensland child protection system failing Indigenous domestic violence victims, report finds

Victims of family violence in childhood often only given support once recognised as adult perpetrators

The Guardian - AU

The PM Reckons His Govt Shouldn’t Have To Help Qld Flood Victims But He’s Finally Coughing Up

Scott Morrison has backflipped on his decision to abandon Queensland flood victims and finally decided to help — six weeks after the floods.

Pedestrian.tv

ABC Hervey Bay bureau a fresh news voice in Queensland as part of regional media expansion

The local reporting team two of 55 new regionally based staff across the country after a financial deal with digital giants Facebook and Google.

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Scott Morrison caves in to co-funding Queensland flood resilience package after fierce criticism

Backflip comes a day after PM rejected the request, prompting the Insurance Council of Australia to accuse the federal government of shirking responsibility

The Guardian - AU

PM backflips on Qld flood funding request

After accusing Queensland of playing politics with the disaster response, the prime minister has agreed to split the cost of the state's flood recovery package.

AAP

The Jordan Petaia fullback experiment is getting ready for take-off

In a few short weeks, Jordan Petaia’s performances at fullback for Queensland have made it clear he'll wear the Australian number 15 jersey sooner rather than later, writes Brett McKay.

ABC News

Prime Minister Scott Morrison agrees to joint $741m flood relief package with Queensland government

Despite initially rejecting the proposal, the Prime Minister now says his government will go halves with Queensland in its plan to buy back or rebuild flood-damaged homes.

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Police testify at murdered teen's inquest

An inquest into the 1989 murder of Queensland teenager Annette Mason has heard from two police officers who investigated the attack on the 15-year-old.

AAP

Dog owner upset as elderly pooch comes home with threatening note tied to his collar

Baghdad the 14-year-old dog escaped from his home in Queensland and returned with an ominous message attached to his collar, to the distress of his owner Chris Morris

Daily Mirror

Penrith NRL rookie charged with assault

Penrith winger Taylan May has been charged with assault following an alleged incident in Queensland last year, but can continue playing in the NRL.

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The Guardian - AU

Fuhrer furore: Queensland police Canva-fail sees Adolf Hitler feature in training module

An image of the Nazi dictator was ‘unintentionally used’ in training material for police officers about coercive control

AAP

Vic extends COVID-19 pandemic declaration

Victoria's COVID-19 pandemic declaration has been extended for another three months, with the state expecting to reach its Omicron peak in the coming weeks.

AAP

Qld flood recovery plan takes funding hit

Difficult decisions will need to be made after the Commonwealth rejected the bulk of a flood disaster recovery package, the Queensland government says.

ABC News

Scott Morrison rejects Queensland government's call to jointly fund $741m flood relief package

Under the plan, grants of up to $50,000 would be made available to modify 5,500 flood-affected homes, while grants of up to $100,000 would be on offer to raise 1,000 homes.

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The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison refuses Queensland’s request to split $741m flood resilience funding

Acting premier accuses PM of not caring about flood victims after Morrison says resilience package ‘outside the scope’ of federal responsibility

ABC News

Easter seafood prices tipped to rise as industry faces low supplies

This monster crustacean might have you salivating, but rising prices and low supply could mean prawns are off the table for many people this Easter.

ABC News

Australia's plastic recycling industry changes are fast taking effect

If Australians haven't noticed the changes being made to how, when, and where they recycle plastic, they will in the coming months.

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Queensland's agricultural shows to go ahead after 'absurd' vaccine mandate lifted

Agricultural shows are part of the glue that holds rural and regional communities together, which is why organisers are breathing a sight of relief after the Queensland government announced it is lifting 'discriminatory' COVID-19 vaccine mandates

The Conversation

The polls look grim for the Coalition. Will Queensland buck the trend again?

Awaiting the official start of the 2022 campaign, published polls show Labor is comfortably ahead of the government. Pundits agree this year’s election is Albanese’s to lose, but predictions range along a spectrum from a Labor landslide to a narrow win, to a finely balanced hung parliament.

ABC News

Health experts welcome lifting of Queensland's COVID-19 vaccine mandate as 'no substantive difference' to transmission expected

A virologist says lifting vaccine mandates on public venues in Queensland is unlikely to substantively affect transmission rates as the state prepares to ease its COVID-19 rules.

The Guardian - AU

‘Reckless public spending’: Coalition’s extra $126m for Queensland dam draws fire

Money pledged without explanation for cost blowout as some investors withdraw, believing project now unviable

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