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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Cheers: Queensland uncorks bottler of a recycling idea

Queensland is raising a glass to becoming the first to include wine bottles in its 10 cent container deposit scheme.

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Google spreads its Wing drone deliveries in Australia

Drones carrying sushi will take off from another Australian launch-pad this week as Google expands its delivery operations in the country.

The New Daily

Wide Bay-Burnett gold discovery promises job prospects, exploration opportunities

The discovery of gold and copper in Queensland's Wide Bay-Burnett region has mining industry leaders excited about what it could mean for the state.

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Man surrenders to police after Queensland siege

Queensland Police have revoked an exclusion zone in Logan after arresting a man who was holed up in a home and believed to be armed.

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Queensland digital licences rollout in Townsville after delays

After delays caused by cybersecurity concerns, the Queensland government is finally rolling out digital licences with a staggered trial approach.

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Man surrenders to police after Qld siege

Queensland Police have revoked an exclusion zone in Logan after arresting a man who was holed up in a home and believed to be armed.

AAP

New Queensland drug laws will keep thousands of people out of justice system, advocates say

The new laws mean police will issue a warning for first-time minor drug possession and offer a place in a diversionary program. It's hoped thousands of people will be kept out of jail as a result.

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Queensland government taskforce suggests dog owners should see jail time if their animals kill or badly injure someone

A special taskforce has been reviewing Queensland's dog laws since 2021 and it held an emergency meeting on Wednesday after a spate of attacks in the state.

ABC News

Australia has had some biocontrols go awry, but plenty others were successful

When biocontrol is done well, it's the most powerful tool we have to control pests. Here are a few times that biocontrol has helped Australia's economy and environment.

ABC News

Groups fear landlords may use loophole to bypass Queensland’s new once-a-year rent-rise law

QCOSS and other tenant advocacy groups support the new rental measures but urge landlords to do the right thing, saying there is still ‘more work to do’ around housing reform

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Man strangled fellow inmate in bid for 'notoriety'

A mentally ill Queensland prisoner told police he killed his cellmate after watching a Mad Max film prompted him to act on a long-held fantasy.

AAP

Cowboy Drinkwater demands 'desperation' against Knights

North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater says greater "desperation" is the order of the day as the Cowboys' finals hopes hang in the balance.

AAP

Queensland government scraps plan to turn Griffith University student accommodation into emergency housing

About $2.1 million had been spent before the conversion was abandoned, in what the opposition said was a "chaotic" decision.

ABC News

Voices from the deep support referendum 'yes' campaign

Torres Strait Islanders and Far North Queenslanders view the voice to parliament as unfinished business, Indigenous leaders have told a parliamentary inquiry.

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Spinal unit under microscope amid concerns over care

Queensland Health will evaluate the state's spinal injuries unit amid concerns it's struggling with a lack of resources.

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Western Queensland graziers reflect on lessons learned from 10 years of intense drought

After three consecutive La Niña events that saw widespread rainfall, graziers are now reflecting on the lessons learned from the worst drought in living memory.

AAP

Uni dorm housing plan ditched in favour of private buys

Buying homes on the private market represents better value than converting disused university beds into emergency accommodation, the Queensland government says.

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Dangerous dog task force ponders tougher penalties

Queensland's dangerous dog task force will consider tougher penalties for dog owners after a spate of attacks.

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Thousands of flying foxes invade Queensland's Collinsville, driving locals out of their yards

The flying foxes are not picky about where they go to the loo. Giant inflatable people with wavy arms are doing little to scare the creatures, and fed-up residents say attempts to smoke them out are achieving only limited success.

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Historic Quamby pub restored by Gold Coast mates who took on 'opportunity of a lifetime'

A group of friends from the Gold Coast have restored a historic venue in outback Queensland with a little help from a community thrilled to have its watering hole back.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland among worst violators of children’s rights in youth justice system, research finds

Report says states have adopted ‘tough on crime’ measures to youth justice instead of more effective and humane ‘child’s rights approach’

ABC News

Noosa, Sunshine Coast has biggest year of overnight visitors ever as interstate tourists spend billions

New figures reveal the reopening of Queensland's borders at the end of 2021 ushered in the highest number of overnight visitors ever for one of the state's most sought-after tourist destinations.

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Queensland developing further rental reforms to improve ease of minor modifications and security improvements

The Queensland government has flagged further changes to the state's rental laws – giving tenants more power to make security modifications and decorative changes to their properties.

AAP

Trial adjourned for woodchipper murder plan accused

A trial has been adjourned until October for a Queensland woman accused of organising the murder of an ex-partner who was found in a woodchipper.

The Guardian - AU

Off-duty Queensland police officer filmed head-butting 14-year-old Indigenous boy

Youth involved in late-night altercation in Dalby says he feels he was targeted because of the colour of his skin

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