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Labor gains in Newspoll but Voice support slumps in other polls; NSW final results and Queensland polls

A federal Newspoll, conducted April 19-22 from a sample of 1,514, gave Labor a 56-44 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 33% Coalition (steady), 11% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (down one) and 11% for all…

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Paralympics Centre of Excellence 'shovel ready', but federal government yet to see funding proposal

A funding stoush is brewing over Brisbane's Paralympic Centre of Excellence with the federal government yet to see a pitch, while other stakeholders say the project is "shovel ready".

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Queensland girls still underrepresented in specialist maths despite push to increase participation

Girls are missing out on high-paying graduate jobs with starting salaries of $100k as the number of students enrolled in specialist maths declines.

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Giants skipper injured, Firebirds break netball drought

Sharpshooter Donnell Wallam starred as the Queensland Firebirds snapped their Super Netball losing streak with a hard-fought 70-66 victory over the Giants.

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Butchulla Warrior Memorial unveiled in Maryborough recognises Frontier Wars

The battle fought between bullets and wooden shields is one that Butchulla elder Glen Miller believes has gone unrecognised for too long. It inspired him to create a memorial for the region's traditional owners that pays respect to the warriors that fought during the Frontier Wars.

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Threatened species, artefacts mapped in canoe odyssey

A scientific and cultural expedition along Queensland's Mary River has documented flood impacts, endangered species and ancient Aboriginal artefacts.

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North Queensland feels brunt of new home construction slump

Growing uncertainty over inflation, rising interest rates and changes to the building code have been blamed for North Queensland having the worst dip in new housing builds across the state.

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Endangered species found dead on north Queensland beach prompts calls for gillnets ban in reef waters

A local living near the Great Barrier Reef has taken a series of photos showing the damaged carcasses of a range of sea creatures.

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Holmes hails Gagai's influence in centre switch

Valentine Holmes says part of his transition to centre was influenced by fellow Queenslander Dane Gagai following the pair's NRL duel on Saturday.

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Drinkwater, Holmes shine as Cowboys snap NRL streak

Valentine Holmes and Scott Drinkwater have lifted North Queensland to scrappy 18-16 win over Newcastle to snap a three game NRL losing streak.

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Footage of northern hairy-nosed wombat in south-west Queensland refuge a good sign for species

Footage of the elusive wombat — the largest burrowing marsupial in the world — is crucial for educating the public and helping to save the endangered species.

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Qld police brass back officers involved in fatal Townsville shooting

Senior Queensland police are confident officers involved in the shooting death of a man in Townsville acted appropriately.

The New Daily

Against the Tide documentary to premiere at Gold Coast Film Festival

For two decades, this couple put their dream of sailing on hold. Now, a documentary about their family's three-year adventure living onboard a catamaran off the Queensland coast will premiere at the Gold Coast Film Festival.

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Probe under way after man shot dead by police

The Ethical Standards Command is investigating after Queensland police shot dead a man in Townsville, with the force confident officers acted appropriately.

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Bargara Anzac Day Dawn Service loses RSL support for two-up in 'distasteful' decision

The cancellation of the annual Anzac Day game of two-up has angered a Queensland community and been labelled "un-Australian". But what is two-up and why is it important?

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Queensland's tourism industry hoped its time in the sun would never end. Now reality is starting to bite

They enjoyed a golden run in 2022 but hotels and businesses in Queensland's tourism destinations are reporting a disappointing school holiday period.

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What are the rules around mobile phones in schools, and could Queensland bring about a blanket ban?

Kids can check their phones up to 100 times a day — but making schools phone-free could cut the time they spend on them by 20 per cent. So what's the national policy on phones in schools?

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Queensland police fatally shoot man in Townsville

Officers were called to Bel Air Avenue in the suburb of Kirwan at 4:40 this afternoon.

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Film greats Catherine Martin, Baz Luhrmann win Chauvel Award for furthering Australian screen industry

Oscar-winning costume designer Catherine Martin shares the very personal reason she and Buz Luhrmann are living in south-east Queensland, as they are honoured for their contribution to Australian film.

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Spaceport slated for Cape York attracts global interest

The Cape York Peninsula in far north Queensland could be home to Australia's next major spaceport with plans for large-scale launches before 2030.

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Afternoon Update: Crikey claims victory as Murdoch drops lawsuit; Queensland doubles EV rebate; and frustrating AFL coverage

Media scion discontinues case days after Fox News settled with Dominion in a separate lawsuit in the US

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Queensland announces $6,000 rebate for buyers of new electric vehicles

Queensland drivers can now receive a $6,000 rebate when they purchase certain electric vehicles.

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Brisbane bus cancellations spike amid national bus driver shortage

Queensland is losing many of its potential bus drivers to the "switch on, switch off" rideshare industry amid national driver shortages, a councillor says.

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Doubled rebate makes Queensland most generous state on EVs

Queensland has doubled the subsidy for people who buy electric vehicles with a new purchase price of up to $68,000 with a $6000 rebate on offer.

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Doubled rebate makes Qld most generous state on EVs

Queensland has doubled the subsidy for people who buy electric vehicles with a new purchase price of up to $68,000 with a $6000 rebate on offer.

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