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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Far north open to tourists as flood clean up continues

Queensland's deputy premier has encouraged tourists to return to the far north as volunteers help Cairns residents clean up their homes after flooding.

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Deadly start to Xmas with two dead on Queensland roads

The deaths of two motorists and a serious vehicle collision on Queensland's roads have marked a deadly start to the state's Christmas long weekend.

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LNP revamps shadow ministry for 2024 state poll

A new-look shadow ministry has been rolled out by Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli as the party gears up for the 2024 election.

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New transport minister reveals costs of major projects

The cost of 32 major road and rail projects across Queensland has almost doubled, with new Transport Minister Bart Mellish promising transparency on the issue.

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Gas, oil ban for remote ecosystem, years after promise

The Queensland government has banned new oil and gas developments in the Lake Eyre basin's rivers and floodplains, almost a decade after an election promise.

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Ex-NRL star Carl Webb dies aged 42 after MND battle

Retired rugby league enforcer Carl Webb, who made 12 State of Origin appearances for Queensland, has died aged 42.

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Rugby league mourns Origin star Carl Webb felled by Motor Neurone Disease age 42

Australia and Queensland Origin star, who played 187 NRL games with Broncos, Cowboys and Eels and one Test for Australia, dies after four-year fight with MND

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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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