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Youth crime victims speak out amid calls for victims' minister in wake of Emma Lovell's stabbing in North Lakes

The tragedy of Emma Lovell's alleged murder prompts other victims of youth crime to speak out and demand further action from the Queensland government, including calls for a victims' minister.

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Queensland to introduce more severe criminal penalties for young offenders in wake of Emma Lovell's stabbing at North Lakes

The new measures target young offenders in particular, with sentencing to take into account their previous criminal activity and bail history.

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Neighbour killed in Queensland shooting Alan Dare farewelled at funeral, receive Queensland Police Service Medal

Alan Dare will receive a posthumous medal for bravery after he was gunned down in the deadly shootout on the Western Downs. Loved ones and police officers honoured the 58-year-old at a private funeral.

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'Our hearts go out' to officers' families

Thousands of people have gathered in Brisbane for the memorial service for Queensland police constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow who were shot dead.

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Queensland Police Union plan to buy Wieambilla property where two officers were killed in ambush

Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers says he doesn't want the property to "fall into the wrong hands" and is in talks to buy the site to repurpose it into a retreat.

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Qld premier's tribute to shooting victims

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has spoken to community members and police having "a really rough time" after two officers and a local were shot dead.

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Labor just ahead in two Queensland polls and retains large federal poll lead

The Poll Bludger reported on two Queensland polls on December 12. A YouGov poll for The Courier Mail, conducted December 1-8 from a sample of 1,000, had a 50-50 tie, unchanged since June. Primary votes were 38% LNP (steady), 34% Labor (steady), 13% Greens (down one), 11% One Nation (up…

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Queensland government accepts recommendations from the DNA lab inquiry, foreshadows changes to double jeopardy laws

A proposal to amend double jeopardy laws in Queensland will be brought forward following the fallout from the inquiry into the state's failed DNA testing lab with managers Cathie Allen and Justin Howes served with show cause notices.

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Ambush cop thanks 'everyone from PM down'

Investigators to look at killers' possible extremist links.

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A scathing report revealed major issues at Queensland's 'troubled' DNA forensics lab. What happens now?

Major issues at the Forensic and Scientific Services lab are found to have led to a significant cut in the number of crime scene samples being tested for DNA and a risk of "miscarriages of justice".

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Slain Qld cops mourned across Australia

Australians are paying tribute to two early-career Queensland police constables shot dead, along with a bystander, in an ambush on a property west of Brisbane.

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Anthony Albanese says postponing energy market meeting with premiers won’t delay power price relief

The prime minister, who is isolating with Covid, says putting off national cabinet by two days will not affect timing of proposed intervention

The Guardian - AU

Albanese postpones energy market intervention meeting with states after testing positive for Covid

PM urges state and territory leaders to agree to cooperative intervention to halt climbing electricity prices

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Qld to seek coal, gas cap compensation

Queensland will oppose market interventions, such as wholesale gas and coal price caps or windfall taxes if the state isn't compensated, the premier says.

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States are waiting for a solid plan to lower Australian energy bills, but fear an excuse

One official says the commonwealth is ‘flailing around in the dark’ while seeking a way to lower bills

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Queensland government housing crisis intiatives criticised for lack of 'long-term plan' for those needing social housing

The government has announced $56 million will be spent on new housing supply and financial support for renters, but the state's peak social services group says the announcement lacks "a long-term plan".

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Qld wants NSW, Vic to fund gas pipeline

The Queensland premier has rejected fossil fuel price caps, instead calling for other states and the federal government to fund a gas pipeline.

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Queensland spends $50m on housing crisis

Funding to help renters stay in their homes, support for emergency accommodation and cost-of-living relief form the response to a major Queensland summit.

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Climate protesters interrupt Qld premier

Ten Extinction Rebellion protesters have been kicked out of Queensland parliament after launching a protest while the premier was speaking about energy.

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'Hands off our generators': Qld premier

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has warned she will not sacrifice Queenslanders' energy rebates as the federal government looks to intervene in the gas market.

The Guardian - AU

‘Hands off our generators’: Queensland rejects calls to cap coal price to bring down energy bills

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she won’t jeopardise state’s ability to give profits from state-owned power generators back to public

AAP

Qld Labor govt backs Indigenous voice

The Queensland government has declared its support for a proposed Indigenous voice to federal parliament, but the opposition has questioned its timing.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland windfarm to provide enough power for 1.4m homes with new $2bn investment

Spain-based Acciona Energia will double capacity of project 200km south-west of Brisbane

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Qld open to aggressive climate targets

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is open to more aggressive emissions targets, but says the future of the state's coal mines depends on market demand.

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Qld to review sex offender detention law

A Queensland law allowing the indefinite detention or community supervision of sex offenders after they've served their sentences is set to be reviewed.

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