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Qld premier admits 'blurring' in lobbying

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has admitted "blurring" in lobbying rules as the opposition accuses the government of using lobbyists to "wash money".

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'No one else involved' in Qld dam deaths

Queensland police say a post mortem analysis of two bodies found chained together in a dam shows their deaths were not suspicious.

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Kunja people of south-west Queensland attain native title after 26-year battle for recognition

Spending almost half of her life knowing "nothing" about her heritage has culminated in a native title determination for a First Nations woman and the Kunja people, finding her "place in the world".

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Wildlife caused 445 Queensland electricity network outages in 2021, says Energex

If you've seen bags tied up or taped to poles in your neighbourhood, there's a good chance an animal has come to an unfortunate and untimely end.

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Queenslanders hit by COVID-19 and flooding are struggling to get their lives back on track

As health authorities warn another wave of COVID-19 has hit Queensland, some families, like the Brodies, have been unlucky enough to have caught COVID twice in just two months while also dealing with the disruption of the floods.

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$400M budget boost for inland highway

An 1100-kilometre freight route from Queensland to NSW will receive an extra $400 million in the upcoming budget for upgrades.

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Flood-hit Queensland renters have just days left to negotiate a break in their lease

With rental properties in short supply, many tenants are facing a difficult decision whether to stay or go

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Morrison government committed $5.9bn for dams without advice from water infrastructure board

Exclusive: Proposals for two Queensland dams have not been scrutinised by body set up to provide ‘expert advice’

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Inside "freak" Ash Barty's stint as a cricketer as tennis star announces retirement

Australian superstar Ashleigh Barty spent a season playing cricket for Queensland and Brisbane Heat after taking a break from tennis in 2014 before going on to win her three Grand Slam crowns.

Daily Mirror

Qld coroner threatens witness with perjury

A Queensland coroner hearing evidence into the cold-case murder of Darling Downs teen Annette Mason has threatened a witness with perjury charges.

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Neville Power gets suspended jail sentence for COVID breach of WA hard border after flying helicopter from Queensland cattle station

Nev Power, the former head of the nation's post-COVID task force and ex-CEO of Fortescue Metals Group, receives a suspended jail term after admitting he breached WA's strict COVID laws by flying his helicopter into the state without permission and not quarantining.

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Rising COVID cases numbers leave Queensland schools struggling with staff shortages

As student case numbers soar, schools are facing critical staff and student absences and some are imposing mask rules again.

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Qlder Tuqiri still in NSW Waratahs' corner

Queensland State of Origin star Lote Tuqiri has revealed a mentoring role with former Super Rugby club the Waratahs ahead of their grudge match with the Reds.

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Queensland authorities monitor spread of COVID-19 BA.2 Omicron sub-variant after jump in cases

The state records 10,476 new cases in the latest reporting period, compared to 8,881 yesterday, as the rise leads to more health workers having to isolate.

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Qld pair sentenced to life for murder

A Queensland woman and her former partner who murdered her ex-husband in 2018 have been handed a life sentence by a Queensland court.

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Qld minister defends ambulance services

Qld's Health Minister has hit back after the opposition released 900 pages of ambulance operations data, saying the LNP is trying to mislead the public.

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Tigers bite in vital Shield clash v Bulls

Queensland wickets tumbled early on day one of the Sheffield Shield match in Hobart as Tasmania's Sam Rainbird made full use of a green wicket.

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Timing questioned over $5.4 billion Qld dam fund

The federal government has committed $5.4 billion to build a dam in North Queensland, but the "interesting" timing of the announcement has been

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Morrison’s green light for Queensland’s Hells Gates Dam threatens Great Barrier Reef, experts warn

PM announces $5.4bn in funding for project that’s yet to have environmental approvals or final business case

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Qld govt, KAP split over $5.4b dam funding

The Queensland government says it's "interesting" that the Commonwealth has committed funds for the Hells Gates Dam ahead of the necessary federal approvals.

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Firebirds add second Indigenous netballer

The Queensland Firebirds have announced the signing of Donnell Wallam, with the goaler becoming the second Indigenous player in Super Netball.

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Sukkar pans Qld councils, state on housing

Queensland councils and the state have been criticised by federal Housing Minister Michael Sukkar after a number of groups asked for a national housing summit.

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Queensland parents are waiting up to 18 months for childcare spots as sector struggles with staffing

Queensland mums say they're being forced to consider abandoning their careers to look after their kids, who are likely to have at least one birthday before a childcare spot opens up.

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Hells Gates Dam receives $5.4 billion funding to unlock northern agriculture

A $5.4 billion plan to build the Hells Gates Dam announced by the federal government is set to create water security for the region, particularly for the agricultural sector.

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Queensland is unlikely to meet the legislated goal of having all train stations fully accessible this year

Advocates say transport accessibility "doesn't rise to the top of the pile" until somebody takes on the difficult task of demanding change.

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