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The moment I knew: he arranged a stay at a motel. In 1969 this was very risque, but I had zero hesitation

Phillipa Wiley’s life changed when she first laid eyes on John at a Queensland army base. More than 50 years later, she finds him just as gorgeous

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Dragon's season over, NRL comes down on illegal tackle

St George Illawarra have lost a key player to a knee injury, after an illegal tackle resulted in a two-match ban for a North Queensland forward.

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Copper smelter rescue talks approach melting point

Closure of a copper smelter and refinery would be a "national disgrace" says a treasurer calling for their operator and federal government to come to the table.

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Indigenous kids in focus for 'broken' care system probe

The number of Indigenous youths in out-of-home care and the youth justice system will form a key part of an inquiry into a troubled child-safety system.

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Brisbane goes for gold with $70b win from 2032 Olympics

The next Olympic Games in Australia is forecast to inject more than $70 billion into the economy over 20 years but an expert has cast doubt over its legacy.

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Sofronoff knew ‘destructive’ potential of leaking confidential documents to Australian and ABC journalists, court hears

Former Queensland judge knew material he disclosed to reporters posed significant risk to then-ACT director of public prosecutions’ career, court told

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Murray Watt urged to intervene after accusations proposed Queensland coalmine clearing land in greater glider habitat

Queensland Conservation Council releases images appearing to show large areas of bushland felled within threatened species habitat

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Walter Sofronoff had no ‘corrupt, dishonest or malicious motive’ in leaking Lehrmann inquiry report, lawyer argues

Former Queensland judge ‘believed he was acting in the public good’ when he leaked report on Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution to journalists, court hears

The Guardian - AU

Watt announces $14m for SA toxic algal bloom response – as it happened

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'Tragically wrong': check ends in fatal plane crash

Investigators are trying to piece together what caused a plane crash that's killed two people, in a tragic end to a routine flight evaluation check.

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Two children among 10 killed in horror weekend on roads

A tragic head-on crash has claimed the lives of four people, including two children, capping a horror weekend on one state's roads.

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Four dead after two-car crash in remote central Queensland

Two others seriously injured and Capricorn Highway closed between mining towns Comet and Blackwater amid horror weekend on Queensland roads

The Guardian - AU

Man shot dead by police in Townsville

Police allege the man was armed with a machete and knife on The Strand in Townsville’s North Ward on Saturday morning

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Three teenagers killed in Queensland crash while attempting to overtake truck

Two men and a woman, all aged 19, died at the scene in Mackay after a late night crash involving multiple vehicles

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Powerbrokers cut as 2032 Olympics committee streamlined

Brisbane's Olympic Games organising committee has cut 10 members, including powerbrokers and Olympians, after a 100-day review said it should be streamlined.

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Is this Queensland beach really the best in the world? Tell us your favourite

Whitehaven beach on Whitsunday Island is home to marine stingers, including jellyfish, from October to May, but that didn’t stop voters in Big 7 Travel list. Have your say in the comments section

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How To Do An Adrenaline-Pumping Whitsundays Holiday ‘Cos It’s Not All Champagne & Caviar

Think of the Whitsundays and it’s easy to imagine luxe resorts, romantic honeymoons and the recently-popularised babymoon. Because of this high-end reputation, many locals can dismiss the Whitsundays as a place only reserved for newlyweds and retirees. Honestly, I was one of them. But now, post-Whitsundays adventure, I’m a total…

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Parents shocked at charge against childcare worker

Children have been collected by worried parents from a childcare facility where a worker was charged with indecent treatment of a four-year-old.

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Farnworth extension 'a priority' for injured Dolphins

The Dolphins intend to keep star centre Herbie Farnworth long term as coach Kristian Woolf backs his team without 10 injured guns against North Queensland.

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'Nothing sinister': Kerr to fight NRL's $10,000 fine

Queensland and Dolphins prop Josh Kerr will respond to a breach notice from the NRL which includes a $10,000 fine.

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Food bowl put ahead of coal with mine proposal rejected

A state government has been accused of sending "mixed signals" after rejecting a proposed coal mine in a major food bowl.

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Police burnt out juggling jobs in DV-hit state

One state's police respond to up to 180,000 domestic and family violence calls every year and need more support, with unions calling for change.

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Domestic violence case management not ‘core business’ of police, Queensland’s top cop says

Acting commissioner Shane Chelepy says other state agencies should have a greater role in responding to ‘social issues’ including DV and mental health

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Hung parliament still likely outcome of Tasmanian election, with Liberals well ahead of Labor in new poll

A new Tasmanian DemosAU poll gives the Liberals a 34.9–24.7 statewide vote lead over Labor, implying the Liberals will win the most seats but be short of a majority at this Saturday’s election. I also cover how the Coalition’s vote was inefficiently distributed at the federal election, as well as…

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Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Investing in Australian renewable energy is only 'somewhat attractive' according to a study that identifies transmission and planning delays among concerns.

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