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'It is Murri v Koori': Cobbo wants to out-run idol Foxx

Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo looks up to NSW flyer Josh Addo-Carr but wants to be looking back at him in the Origin series opener, while fixing his error rate

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Illegal tobacco crackdown in tough Qld smoking reforms

A licensing scheme, the expansion of smoke-free areas and tougher restrictions are all part of legislative reforms passed by Queensland parliament.

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Man may have been 'tricked into being drug courier'

Osman El-Houli may have been tricked into being a drug courier by a syndicate hoping to collect $141 million worth of cocaine in Queensland, a court has heard.

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Queensland drives electric car-charging highway further

Another 33 regional towns have been earmarked for electric car chargers in a $20 million project to extend Queensland's "electric super highway".

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Government appeals $2.7m order for couple's lost home

A couple were awarded $2.7 million after a court ruled they bought a home that was obtained by fraud but the Queensland government denies it is liable to pay.

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Maroons' Mullet Man Cotter puts target on Koroisau

Queensland forward Reuben Cotter felt the force of NSW hooker Apisai Koroisau's magic in the NRL on Saturday night and aims to return the favour in Origin.

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Three children questioned by police over damaging fire at Townsville's AstarA dance studio

A Queensland dance teacher watched her AstarA dance studio burn after it was allegedly set alight by three children on an overnight crime spree in Townsville.

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Hundreds of children charged for breaching bail in first two months of controversial Queensland law

State’s human rights commissioner says it is ‘troubling’ Palaszczuk government presents those numbers ‘as some sort of positive achievement’

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Identity protection to go for sexual offences in Qld

Identity protections for those charged with serious sexual offences in Queensland will be scrapped by the government through a bill tabled in parliament.

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The Big Mango: Google doodle celebrates Bowen’s giant tourist attraction with a colourful past

The cheeky big fruit from north Queensland mysteriously went ‘missing’ back in 2014, until a Guardian reporter started asking questions

The Guardian - AU

Cairns will not follow Brisbane, Townsville or Amsterdam with city sign for tourists, influencers

It has worked for Brisbane, Townsville and even Amsterdam, but a major Queensland tourist destination has rejected a suggestion it install a new piece of public art, saying its iconic sculptures are already better.

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Australian cotton growers on cusp of largest crop on record, worth $3.9 billion

Australian cotton growers have had a "crackingly busy" harvest that's expected to fetch around $3.9 billion, thanks to a near-perfect season in Queensland's south west.

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DNA boss formally sacked after months on suspension

The scientist in charge of Queensland's embattled state-run forensic laboratory has been sacked after months on suspension.

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Queensland forensic DNA lab sacks managing scientist Cathie Allen after inquiry

The inquiry found Cathie Allen lied to her immediate supervisor and senior police about the work of the lab, which is the key point of testing DNA for criminal cases.

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Blues enforcer Martin sets sights on wounded Munster

Liam Martin had been at risk of missing the State of Origin series through injury but is now primed to reprise his role as Cameron Munster's agitator in chief.

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How David Fifita has flown under the radar to become Queensland’s secret weapon for State of Origin I

David Fifita isn't used to going unnoticed but the Titans backrower is poised to strike from the shadows for Queensland in State of Origin I.

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Electricity prices to rise by up to 25 per cent in NSW, south-east Queensland, South Australia and Victoria

The Australian Energy Regulator confirms electricity price rises will increase by a rate higher than its draft offer, which will come into effect on July 1.

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Queensland government refuses to pay $2.7 million payout to Gold Coast mortgage fraud victims

Lawyers for the state have lodged an appeal against a monetary order made earlier this year, arguing the judge who approved the $2.7 million payout got it wrong.

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DCE 'not entertaining retirement' from Maroons just yet

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says a personal challenge set by coach Billy Slater has him primed for his milestone match in a Maroons jumper.

Daily Mirror

Girl, 12, forced to jump off Australia's tallest ride after seatbelt malfunction

Holly Brown and her friend Ava were the only two riders of the Mega Drop which promised to be the 'ultimate ride experience', dropping users from more than 130ft in the air in Queensland, Australia

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Man details 'scary' arrest with accused drug courier

A man has described the "scary" moment heavily armed police arrested Osman El-Houli, who has been accused of attempting to pick up drugs set to arrive from PNG.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland girl, 12, leaps from Mega Drop show ride after harness malfunction

Holly Brown was 6 metres off the ground when she made the decision to leap from her seat on 14 May

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Qld Police Drops Documentary On Youth Crime, Accidentally Exposes Own Potentially Unlawful Acts

Footage of cops handcuffing kids appears to show officers violating the police manual.

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Man arrested, police officers seriously injured after truck rams cars near Toowoomba

Four police officers have been injured while trying to stop an allegedly stolen truck on the Darling Downs in Queensland. Two were seriously hurt.

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Temperatures to drop across Queensland before warmer, drier winter begins

Weather experts warn Queenslanders to keep their woollies close with temperatures about to drop this weekend, ahead of a warmer, drier winter on the cards with an El Niño imminent.

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