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BOM warns wet spring and summer could see more Queensland floods

Queenslanders are being warned to expect spring and summer conditions similar to the La Niña event that brought widespread flooding…

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Whistleblower protection overhaul needed in Queensland to prevent next Fitzgerald inquiry, experts say

Government has yet to provide any details about what a future review of protections will examine

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Former Logan City councillor demands apology over dropped fraud charges that 'destroyed lives'

A former Logan councillor has described how fraud charges laid in the wake of an investigation by Queensland's corruption watchdog…

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Tony Fitzgerald hands down review into Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission

Former corruption fighter Tony Fitzgerald hands down a report from an inquiry into Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission, making 32…

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Qld corruption report probes use of police

Former judge and corruption fighter Tony Fitzgerald has handed down the findings of an inquiry into Queensland's Crime and Corruption…

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Fitzgerald 2.0: legendary corruption buster offers more ‘lock, stock and barrel’ political fixes

The former judge has a formidable reputation and the report from his latest inquiry will be essential reading for the…

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Cost of redeveloping Gabba for 2032 Olympics could top $1bn

The Queensland Premier admits the final costs of redeveloping the Gabba for the 2032 Olympics could change from the originally…

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Queensland's latest COVID-19 wave has passed, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says

While attending Brisbane's Ekka, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says COVID-19-related hospital admissions have been falling steadily since last month.

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Qld plans livestock biosecurity task force

The state will recruit biosecurity officers to prepare the livestock industry for disease risks as Australia strives to remain foot…

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Palaszczuk tells Dreamworld to 'do the right thing' after $2.7m in koala research funding spent on roller-coaster

Annastacia Palaszczuk says Dreamworld should invest in conservation after it was revealed her government approved the theme park's request to…

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Qld koala boost after research cash swap

The Queensland government will provide more protection for koalas on the Gold Coast after money earmarked for a research centre…

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'Fingers crossed' Qld over worst of virus

A decline in the number of hospital patients with COVID-19 in Queensland may point to the state passing the peak…

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Patients left waiting outside emergency departments for longer in Queensland as satellite hospitals delayed

Ambulance ramping is worsening in Queensland amid the latest COVID wave, as it's revealed satellite hospitals designed to lessen the…

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Bluey creators offer to design ‘unique’ Brisbane Olympics mascot

TV cartoon producers call chance to design something to join pantheon of Australian mascots ‘an amazing opportunity’

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Qld government commits $142m to support innovation

The Queensland government has committed another $142 million to support innovation in the state as part of its 10-year innovation…

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Australia's COVID hospital admissions, deaths rise as variant surges

Hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Australia have reached a new high for a second straight day, data showed on Tuesday,…

Reuters

Queensland COVID-19 modelling shows third Omicron wave hospitalisations to peak in late August, toddler dies in hospital

A 23-month-old child died in hospital on Sunday, while new modelling shows COVID-19 hospitalisations will likely peak at around 1,660…

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Qld premier, treasurer to face grilling

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Treasurer Cameron Dick will front the first day of Queensland budget estimates.

AAP

Qld govt launches new innovation roadmap

The Queensland government hopes a new $142 million roadmap will transform the state into a hub for emerging innovation.

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Queensland Premier urges people to wear masks indoors to limit spread of COVID-19, AMA says mandate needed

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says wearing masks indoors will help save lives, but neither she nor acting Chief Health Officer…

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Ministers’ diaries: taxpayers deserve transparency on what MPs are doing

As Queensland and NSW forge ahead with expanding meeting diary requirements, why is the federal government refusing to do the…

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Doctors call for masks and vaccines in Queensland schools as COVID-19 cases and deaths rise

Fewer than 32 per cent of five to 11-year-olds in Queensland have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, meanwhile,…

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk encourages mask-wearing in schools as COVID-19 wave worsens

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk strongly encourages children and teachers to wear masks at school from Monday "except where you can socially…

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Pressure mounts over COVID-19 payments

The federal government is reportedly set to reverse its decision to end pandemic leave payments for those needing to isolate,…

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Qld premier calls for national virus talks

Annastacia Palaszczuk says fellow premier Dominic Perrottet supports her call for a national cabinet meeting so leaders can be briefed…

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