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Want an easy $400 a year? Ditch the gas heater in your home for an electric split system

Earlier this month, regulators flagged power price rises in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Like many people, you’re probably wondering how you can minimise the financial pain.

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New giant species of spider that makes trapdoors discovered in Australia

The so-called trapdoor spiders are found only in Queensland and build “trap doors” out of leaves to prey on insects

The Independent UK

Is Brisbane big enough for both codes? AFL’s Lions stare down challenge from NRL

The game against Melbourne clashes with the Dolphins-Broncos derby on Friday night and should provide an early-season barometer

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Only one rent increase a year suggested for Qld tenants

The Queensland government's position on rent caps is clearer after the suggestion of limiting increases prompted backlash from real estate groups.

AAP

Police investigating after 44-year-old man dies in Queensland unit

Police say the man and a friend went to a unit in Miles on Tuesday night and an altercation allegedly ensued.

ABC News

Flood-ravaged Gulf towns call for resilience funding

Queensland towns devastated by flooding have called for $75 million in federal funding for resilience upgrades after enduring months of downpours and isolation.

AAP

Queensland tenants and social groups welcome proposal to limit rent increases to once a year

But expert says limiting frequency of rent hikes without a cap is unlikely to make a difference amid rising rate of homelessness

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Five NSW men charged after methamphetamine worth $15m allegedly found on ‘black flight’ from PNG

Plane intercepted at airstrip in rural Queensland after police allege aircraft was flown under the radar with 52kg of meth on board

The Guardian - AU

Our child protection system is clearly broken. Is it time to abolish it for a better model?

The tragic deaths of two small children in an overheated car in Queensland in 2019 highlight just how flawed our child protection system has become.

The Conversation

Newcastle can't compete with this 'ideal' city for subs base, Nats say

'It's north facing'

Newcastle Herald

Nationals seek nuclear submarine base in central Qld

The government should consider central Queensland as the home of a new nuclear submarine base, three Nationals parliamentarians say.

AAP

Reds' still fuming after concussed Lynagh ruled out

The Queensland Reds remain frustrated by the circumstances that led to the loss of emerging playmaker Tom Lynagh for the next two Super Rugby Pacific games.

AAP

Newcastle man charged over 'black flight' loaded with $15 million of meth

A NEWCASTLE man is one of five people charged in relation to a 'black flight' from PNG to Australia that had 52 kilograms of methamphetamine onboard with a street value of $15 million.

Newcastle Herald

Drug-related suspensions in Queensland state schools double, driven by vaping, says department

There were 8,654 drug-related suspensions and exclusions at state schools in Queensland in 2022, figures obtained by the ABC show.

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Experts, lawyers lift lid on Australia's 'woefully under-funded' prison mental health services

It's our nation's secret shame. Experts are saying the neglect of mental health services in prisons has reached a crisis point and could constitute a human rights violation.

ABC News

Gympie-Gympie stinging tree causing hospitalisations in Far North Queensland

Naomi Lewis said nothing could have prepared her for the excruciating and long-lasting pain of an encounter with a venomous stinging tree in Queensland's far north.

Evening Standard

Australian scientists discover ‘big, beautiful’ new trapdoor spider species

The giant and rare spiders can grow five centimetres long and are only found in Queensland

AAP

Woman accused of taking children extradited to NSW

A woman accused of executing a pre-meditated and calculated plan to remove three children and flee to Queensland has been extradited to NSW.

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The Guardian - AU

Queensland children aged between 12 and 14 charged after allegedly assaulting girl over several hours

Queensland police allege the teenager was filmed after being held against her will

AAP

Flood-ravaged outback town leaders meet with PM

The leaders of two outback Queensland towns will meet with the prime minister over help to repair their flood-ravaged far north communities.

AAP

Transport key to Olympic gold as Qld population booms

The Queensland premier believes the state has the workforce to build Olympic infrastructure on time as transport emerges as a concern ahead of the 2032 Games.

ABC News

Parramatta Eels fan chooses themed coffin as personalised burial trend grows

A growing number of families and individuals are personalising coffins and end-of-life ceremonies, according to a Queensland funeral home owner and civil celebrant.

ABC News

Paralympic Centre of Excellence to be built at University of Queensland ahead of Brisbane Olympics 2032

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Queensland would provide $44 million for the centre and has asked the federal government to match it.

ABC News

Homeless services buckling under pressure as Queensland's housing crisis deepens

Goodna Street Life west of Brisbane has put on extra staff to counter Queensland's deepening housing crisis — but they fear their service won't survive the year.

The Guardian - AU

How would rent caps work in Australia and how might they affect affordability?

Advocates call for price controls to provide cost-of-living relief, while investors argue they will cause a drop in supply

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