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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

50 cent fares to stay in Qld - at least for four years

Both major parties in Queensland have ramped up their bid for votes by promising to keep 50 cent fares during the next term of government.

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Contrasting polls spell out disaster territory and green shoots for Labor ahead of Queensland election

Mixed messaging for government as they try to conquer the ‘Queensland paradox’ – wooing both urban and regional voters

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Weekend cold front to bring hail, snow and chilly winds to parts of east coast

BoM modelling shows chance of above average rainfall for eastern states in coming months, and high bushfire risk for parts of NT and Queensland

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Rain reduced worst sewage spill's impact: council

The Gold Coast council says a study it commissioned has found significant rain helped reduce the impact of Queensland's worst sewage spill.

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Song marks moment in history as truth-telling begins

As Queensland's Truth and Healing inquiry is about to begin, acclaimed musician Uncle Joe Geia has marked historical moments with a musical oration.

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Fear for koalas after bushwalker finds fire ant nests near Queensland sanctuary

Calls for suppression efforts to be extended after at least five nests discovered at Logan in the Daisy Hill koala bushlands

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Miles makes voter pitch as parliament wraps before poll

Queensland's premier has made one last parliamentary pitch to voters ahead of October's election.

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Man wrongfully jailed seeks 'justice for all' in court

An Indigenous man taking legal action for being wrongful jailed over a bank robbery says he is fighting for accountability in the justice system for all people.

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'Tragic flaws' in Qld assisted dying law, coroner finds

A coroner has found serious flaws around Queensland's voluntary assisted dying safeguards led to a man having access to fatal drugs meant for someone else.

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Terry Irving still has no apology and deserves ‘significant’ damages for wrongful jailing, Queensland court hears

The 30-year ordeal – including almost five years in prison for a bank robbery he didn’t commit – has had a catastrophic impact, barrister tells court

The Guardian - AU

New polling: half of Australians want gambling ads banned entirely; LNP has big Queensland lead

A national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted September 3–7 from a sample of 1,614 people, gave Labor a 51–49% lead using 2022 election preference flows. However, respondent-allocated preferences favoured the Coalition by 51–49%.

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Local business fears closure with no govt support

A battling small business owner has called for more Queensland government assistance as talks to provide tax relief for a major casino operator continue.

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'Beyond comprehension': cop killed on memorial ride

A police officer visiting NSW from Queensland has died after his motorbike went down an embankment during a commemorative ride.

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Luki emerges as Cowboys' weapon after early injury woes

North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki warmed up for NRL finals with the best game of his career and is now forming a lethal combination with Jeremiah Nanai.

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O'Connor opts out at Reds, seeks overseas move

Australian rugby star James O'Connor will likely finish his career overseas after not extending his contract at the Queensland Reds.

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Cowboys discover finals success blueprint: Holmes

North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes never wanted to leave Townsville and has unfinished finals business before joining St George Illawarra next year.

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Children held in 'inadequate' watch houses for weeks

Watchhouses in Queensland being used to detain children are overcrowded, lack fresh air and privacy, the Inspector of Detention Services says.

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Child protection probe promise after pedophile arrest

The Queensland opposition has promised an inquiry into the state's child protection system if it wins government after a man was charged with multiple offences.

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The Guardian - AU

Sick and suicidal children held in Queensland police watch houses for weeks without healthcare, watchdog reveals

Inspector of detention services warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ of locking up young people in places ‘not suitable for detaining children’

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Meningococcal: what to know about this potentially deadly disease affecting Australian children

Three children in far north Queensland have recently become unwell with meningococcal disease, a life-threatening infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.

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Health department praised for bizarre campaign on pooing at work: ‘Do it on company time’

Queensland health department praised for campaign to warn against ‘ignoring your need to poo’

Newcastle Herald

Sink or swim: O'Brien says Knights better placed to handle finals

Newcastle take on North Queensland on Saturday.

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Whistleblower set to oversee DNA lab reform under LNP

A whistleblower who exposed a state-run forensic lab's problems that led to back to back inquiries will oversee reforms if the Queensland opposition is elected.

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Reforms pushed through as change of state govt looms

Polling indicates the Liberal National Party will end Labor's nine-year reign in Queensland as parliament enters its final sitting week before the election.

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‘It’s okay to poo at work’: Australian health department praised for tackling taboo with humorous campaign

Queensland Health lauded for social media campaign raising awareness of the dangers of ‘holding it in’

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