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Energy prices soar after volatile wind saw heavier gas, hydro and battery use, Australian regulator says

But prices are down by 25% compared with the June quarter in New South Wales, down 9% in Victoria and down 12% in Tasmania

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‘Put them in a coffin’: could debate over Queensland’s ‘youth crime crisis’ take a dangerous turn?

While data suggests youth crime rates are at near-record lows, it’s become a totemic issue in the election campaign and that has Indigenous academics worried

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'Foul play likely' but missing man search to continue

The family of an Indigenous man missing for years in remote Queensland has vowed to bring him home after a coroner found he is likely deceased.

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LNP candidate attacked in 'political shakedown'

A regional LNP candidate in the upcoming Queensland election was attacked just 20km from home, in what is being described as a political shakedown.

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Queensland LNP leader criticised for use of phrase considered derogatory term for Aboriginal children

Indigenous leaders say David Crisafulli’s use of term is a ‘racialised dog whistle’, whether he knows it or not

The Guardian - AU

One Nation silent on future of Queensland election candidate who likened Covid vaccine to Holocaust

Deputy premier says Gary Williamson, who is running in the seat of Redlands, should be ‘disendorsed immediately’

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘It’s going to be a bad result for Labor’ - Antony Green and Michael McKenna on the Qld election

Queenslanders vote on October 26 when, according to the polls, the almost decade-long Labor government is expected to be defeated.

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Premier seeks to defy polling and govern in own right

The leadership road hasn't been straight for Steven Miles as he hopes to defy the odds and win a fourth consecutive term for Labor in Queensland.

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'Slogan salad': Barbs exchanged at Qld election debate

The Queensland premier and opposition leader have butted heads in their second leadership debate, with abortion laws emerging as a key issue ahead of the poll.

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Melbourne, SE Qld lead way for new jobs figures

Data reveals the areas of Australia with the highest level of jobs growth in the year to August, according to an ABS analysis.

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‘Supremely ignorant’: Queensland One Nation candidate’s comparison of Covid vaccination to Holocaust condemned

Health experts and Jewish community leader decry comments by bricklayer Gary Williamson, who is standing in the seat of Redlands

The Guardian - AU

School did not discriminate against student by forcing her to wear a skirt, Queensland tribunal finds

Father says uniform policy mandating skirts for formal occasions caused schoolgirl ‘stress and anxiety’

The Guardian - AU

Queensland Premier Steven Miles is promising to hold a vote on nuclear power. Here’s why

Queensland Premier Steven Miles this week declared his party would hold a plebiscite on nuclear power if it returns to office at the forthcoming state election.

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Greens accuse Queensland Labor of ‘pure hypocrisy’ on abortion after Katter party election preferences

ALP how to vote cards in northern electorates put LNP last despite Robbie Katter’s vow to attempt wind back of termination laws

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Morning Mail: Labor to axe debit card fees, survey exposes unsafe toys, Trump unleashes on biopic

Government will also instruct the ACCC to investigate excessive card costs; Choice finds all 15 items from website Temu were dangerous

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LNP drum up support after dancing around costings

The Queensland opposition has drummed up interest for its youth crime prevention measures after being accused of dancing around costings ahead of the election.

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Albanese backs Queensland premier’s opposition to nuclear power as early voting in state election opens

PM says Steven Miles’s plan to hold plebiscite on nuclear if Labor wins 26 October poll is a ‘matter for Queensland’ but he supports the stance

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Premier touts nuclear plebiscite as PM joins campaign

Queenslanders could vote twice at the next federal election with nuclear in the mix, after Premier Steven Miles vowed to hold a plebiscite if re-elected.

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There’s a plan for free school lunches in Queensland. Is this a good idea?

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced free school lunches if Labor is re-elected at the state’s upcoming election on October 26.

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Morning Mail: voice champions mark anniversary of no, Labor vows Queensland nuclear vote, Israeli tanks enter UN base

Calls to build a more ‘authentic’ Australia on vote anniversary; Steven Miles confirms plebiscite if he wins election; UN calls for explanation over IDF’s ‘shocking violations’

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Leaders crumb over texts as early voting kicks off

A "Mediscare" text campaign has been launched by the opposition before the first ballots were cast for the Queensland election.

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Queensland premier will hold plebiscite on nuclear power if he wins state election

Exclusive: Steven Miles says law requires a referendum be called if the commonwealth is likely to build a ‘prohibited nuclear facility’ in the state

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Cartwright to the rescue as WA beat Bulls in Perth

Hilton Carwright and Jhye Richardson have starred as Western Australia posted their first win of the One-Day Cup season with victory over Queensland.

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Abortion wasn’t on the Queensland election agenda. So why is it now a threat to the LNP campaign?

Two weeks ago, suggestions David Crisafulli’s opposition had a ‘secret plan’ to limit abortion rights were dismissed as just a scare campaign. Now, not so much

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Tuckshop investment: Labor promises free school lunch

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has officially launched Labor's election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll to fanfare from supporters.

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