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Catching public transport in Queensland will soon cost just 50 cents. Are cheap fares good policy?

As part of a six-month trial, public transport fares in Queensland will soon be slashed to just 50 cents per trip for everyone.

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Fire truck trial aims to extinguish emissions

An electric and a biofuel fire truck will roll into Queensland after the state's fire service announced plans to trial low-emission vehicles.

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Rivers reopen after 'catastrophic' sewage leak

It has been deemed Queensland's worst ever sewage leak but the government has deemed two Gold Coast rivers to be safe for fishing just six weeks later.

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Walsh commits to Broncos, gets Slater boost for Origin

Queensland fullback Reece Walsh says he will re-sign with Brisbane and stay there for the rest of his career as he gets a lift from mentoring by Billy Slater.

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Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service

A watchdog has referred a north Queensland mayor to the Crime and Corruption Commission over his military service history claims following an investigation.

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Mixed feelings for DCE as Trbojevic replaces Tedesco

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans is gutted that NSW captain James Tedesco has been dropped but proud of Manly teammate Jake Trbojevic for filling breach.

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No second guessing in Dearden's Origin return

Tom Dearden has learnt to be comfortable in his own shoes as he prepares to walk in Cameron Munster's for Queensland in the State of Origin series.

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5 Key Mistakes to Avoid as a First Home Buyer in Victoria and Queensland

Buying your first home is exciting, but it comes with challenges. Melissa Barlas, Melbourne Conveyancer brings her expertise to the table, sharing insights on the common pitfalls in property buying.

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‘Cross your legs’ controversy escalates as Queensland MP demands $5,000 from state’s health minister

LNP MP Ros Bates sends concerns notice to Labor’s Shannon Fentiman demanding an apology and money to cover legal costs

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Fifita has point to prove after Origin snub: Titans CEO

Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell says the club was surprised at David Fifita's axing from the Queensland side but tips him to respond with a vengeance on the field

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Dream Maroons debut a bittersweet moment: Hopgood

There were plenty of tears when J'maine Hopgood answered his phone to hear Billy Slater tell him he would be making his State of Origin debut for Queensland.

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Huge croc that twice lunged at fisherman is caught

Wildlife officers have trapped and captured a 3.6m crocodile after it lunged twice at a fisherman on a creek bank.

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Discussions ongoing to reduce airport train travel cost

Discussions to reduce fares on privately-operated trains to Brisbane airport are underway but won't drop to 50c during a public transport trial in Queensland.

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No mullets, no mohawks, no ‘awkwardly contrasting colours’: what are school policies on hair and why do they matter so much?

A Queensland dad recently took his four-year-old son out of the Gold Coast’s A.B. Paterson College because the school had ordered the boy to cut his long hair.

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Maroons shakeup as Hopgood gets debut, Su'A recalled

Queensland will debut Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood in State of Origin and have axed David Fifita, while recalling powerhouse back-rower Jaydn Su'A.

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Bushwalkers stranded on mountain overnight rescued

An injured bushwalker and three friends have been rescued after spending a night on a Queensland mountain in bad weather.

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Fifita misses Origin spot after starring in Titans win

Queensland have made the shock call to leave David Fifita out of their team for State of Origin I, despite him starring in Gold Coast's win over Brisbane.

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Queensland unveils 50c public transport trial as premier urges commuters to ‘use it or lose it’

Premier Steven Miles says pre-election move will save commuters money and boost patronage but transport experts question if funds could be better spent

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Use it or lose it: 50 cents to catch bus, train, ferry

It will cost just 50 cents to catch public transport in Queensland under a radical six-month trial the government hopes will reduce congestion and woo voters.

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Couldn’t ‘help myself’: Queensland police officer shares sexist post weeks after ‘formal guidance’ over social media use

Queensland police service says the incident is being assessed by the ethical standards command

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Ervin steps up as Lightning bring down Firebirds

Young defender Ash Ervin has combined with Diamonds captain Liz Watson to lead Sunshine Coast Lightning to an 11-goal win over the Queensland Firebirds.

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Government reaps $3.5b housing tax windfall: report

Queenslanders are spending the first decade of their mortgages paying taxes as the government reaped $3.5 billion more than forecast, research suggests.

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Queensland MP vows to come back ‘stronger than ever’ after alleged drugging and sexual assault

Labor MP Brittany Lauga says she will contest the October state election despite enduring an ‘indescribably tough’ time

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Maroons star Holmes on report as Cowboys beat Tigers

North Queensland and Maroons centre Valentine Holmes was put on report for a hip-drop tackle in his side's 42-28 win over Wests Tigers, as Jeremiah Nanai shone.

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Childrens Court media access, detention scrutinised

A parliamentary hearing has heard a history of inaccurate reporting should disallow some media organisations access to Queensland Childrens Court cases.

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