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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Uninsured won't be left behind in flood clean-up

People hit by flooding in far north Queensland who could not afford insurance will still be looked after, the federal government says.

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Morning Mail: Prague shooting, Centrelink bungle, Giuliani files for bankruptcy

Fourteen people were killed and dozens injured in a shooting at Charles University in the Czech Republic

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Flood funding to get far north Qld back up and running

A funding package has been announced by the prime minister on a visit to Queensland's flood-ravaged far north amid concern for residents and the tourism sector.

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Queensland to ban new oil and gas drilling in Lake Eyre basin rivers and floodplains

Steven Miles has delivered on two of the environment movement’s most pressing concerns within a week of being sworn-in as premier

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Insurers told not to muddy the water on flooding claims

A federal minister and the insurance industry assure Queensland policyholders genuine claims for flooding will not be held up by a national scheme's rules.

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Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost

Australians can expect a shortage of tropical produce and possible price rises as Queensland farmers reel from crop damage inflicted by Cyclone Jasper

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WA bushfires destroy at least one home – as it happened

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Cape York braces for flooding as Jasper could intensify

Ex-tropical cyclone Jasper is still having an impact on far north Queensland eight days after hitting the coast and could intensify again on Christmas Day.

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Steven Miles’ flood response key to Labor’s election hopes as many undecided on new Queensland premier

Exclusive: union-commissioned poll shows slight bump in support for Labor after leadership change

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Australian firms set up to promote agriculture get charity tax concessions despite billion-dollar revenue

Productivity Commission pushes to remove charity status for entities such as Co-operative Bulk Handling and Queensland Sugar Limited after inquiry into philanthropy

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Tinnies and choppers: amid Queensland’s flood catastrophe, the community steps in

Connected via social media and using whatever they have, residents have been risking their own lives to rescue stranded neighbours

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Tinnie Army hailed as heroes after flooding rescues

Amazing stories of rescues are emerging after a Tinnie Army was mobilised during devastating flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

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First woman to helm Qld ballet, replacing Li Cunxin

The Queensland Ballet has named its first female artistic director, Leanne Benjamin, to replace Li Cunxin.

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Morning Mail: cyclone reef damage fears, Palestinian casualties near 20,000, the year in video

Scientists concerned waves generated by Queensland storm could have ripped coral apart; officials monitored ‘anti-US sentiment’ at pro-WikiLeaks rallies

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From COVID to climate: Queensland's new emissions pledge shows state governments are once again leading change

A striking development in recent years has been the increasing role of state governments in responding to global crises.

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Renewed flood menace as cyclone carnage mounts

Far north Queensland is bracing for more flooding as the evacuation of a community and the search for a missing elderly man continues.

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Coal seam gas law changes would ‘weaken’ farmland protections, green groups say

The proposed changes remove the requirement to assess the risk of subsidence from gas wells, the Environmental Defenders Office says

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Afternoon Update: disaster relief payments for FNQ flood victims; NT chief minister resigns; and $1bn cocaine bust in Sydney

Cairns airport has reopened but situation remains desperate for remote communities in far north Queensland

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Residents of flooded north Queensland town Wujal Wujal arrive in Cooktown as evacuation efforts continue

Military evacuates 20 people to Cooktown as some residents of flooded Indigenous community choose to remain

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Rescue Teams Evacuate Flood-Ravaged Australian Town

Rescue teams on Tuesday evacuated a flood-ravaged town in northeastern Australia, racing to airlift hundreds of people to safety before they run out of food and water.

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Sharks snare Fonua-Blake, Cowboys retain Dearden

Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake has overlooked a move to St George-Illawarra to instead join Cronulla from 2025, while Tom Dearden will remain a Cowboy.

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Kiss says Queensland Reds' No.10 race far from run

New coach Les Kiss has demanded the Queensland Reds be more clinical and versatile as he mulls his options at No.10 for the next Super Rugby Pacific season.

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Morning Mail: Cyclone leaves chaos in its wake, flyers shortchanged, UN Gaza vote

Military called in as far north Queensland is caught out by the cyclone’s ferocity; Choice poll shows long delays in obtaining refunds from airlines

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Palestine supporters outside Albanese speech in Sydney call for permanent Gaza ceasefire – as it happened

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Rescue for stricken town as high cost of cyclone mounts

Supplies are trickling through to people stranded by flooding as far north Queenslanders assess the damage from devastating flooding and high winds.

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