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Qld flood victims face funding means test

Queenslanders will have to pass a means test before qualifying for funding in the state's $741 million flood recovery package.

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Drover's life still beckons for Ned, almost 90, as he leads stockmen on Eidsvold cattle drive

Ned Neumann, almost 90, loves the drover's life, away from "the big wigs". Astride a horse at the head of a Queensland cattle drive, Ned doesn't need a hand, he's the lead one.

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Uni tracks election social media spending

A Queensland university has created a unique online dashboard to track social media spending trends during the federal election campaign.

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Armed children in every Aussie school? Bob Katter misses the mark with gun claim

The independent MP has a novel idea for protecting the country from potential foreign threats: give children guns. Experts say the background to his claim gets our history wrong.

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Morning mail: Russia suspended from UN human rights council, fresh Aukus controversy, record frogs

Friday: Western observers fear that genocidal language in Russian media may prompt more war crimes. Plus: Record-breaking wet season sees frog numbers in Queensland leaping ‘through the roof’

The Guardian - AU

Spanish mackerel fishers fear writing is on the wall for 'mismanaged fishery'

Commercial fishers fear mismanagement of Spanish mackerel stocks by Fisheries Queensland is about to cost them their livelihoods, but the state government insists no decisions have been made.

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Illegal vape and tobacco trade booms across Queensland amid 'bureaucratic buck-passing'

The illegal sale of nicotine-filled vapes is increasing as the black market storefronts supplying them flourish in Queensland amid confusion over authorities' power to crack down on the crime.

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Queensland children unvaccinated against COVID-19 at increased risk of paediatric inflammatory multi-system disorder

A recent US study had found vaccinated children were much less likely to be diagnosed with the potentially deadly inflammatory disorder, which usually manifested within two to six weeks post-COVID.

ABC News

Demand for electric vehicles rising but battery costs, policy inertia keep prices high

A drop in the fuel excise coinciding with the increasing price of a key ingredient in batteries could mean the price of electric vehicles will not drop as quickly as renewable energy proponents hope.

ABC News

Elusive white kangaroo a sight for sore eyes on outback Queensland station

A bounding white kangaroo is seen on Nogo Station near Longreach for the second time in six months, but it is not clear if it is albino or leucistic.

ABC News

Queensland violent crime soars in pandemic

Queensland's violent and DV-related crimes have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic as other offences dropped.

AAP

Clermont community in limbo as negotiations continue for permanent doctors in hospital

The town of Clermont in central Queensland has gone without permanent doctors in its hospital for years, and there seems to be no end to the wait.

ABC News

Wildlife groups find koala plan lacking

The federal government has released a plan to save endangered east coast koalas without Queensland's support but conservationists say it won't save the species.

AAP

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

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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.

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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

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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.

ABC News

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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.

ABC News

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.

AAP

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.

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