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Rise of sovereign citizen movement a challenge to Australia’s world-leading gun control

Pseudo legal conspiracy theories that deny the authority of the state are an increasing issue in firearm disputes

The Guardian - AU

Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws

Police will be able to issue immediate 12-month protections to alleged domestic violence victims after legislation passed state parliament.

AAP

‘It breaks the ice’: Suns AFL milestone finally drags Gold Coast out of sporting graveyard

After the Suns made it to finals for the first time, there is a belief locally that the Queensland city can move on and make its sporting mark

The Guardian - AU

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No time to stow the brollies with soggy spring forecast

Spring has not yet sprung but forecasters say a soggy season awaits much of Australia, with parts tipped to receive heavy rainfall and flooding.

AAP

Bob Katter threatens to punch Nine journalist over ‘Lebanese heritage’ comment

Queensland MP says he ‘punches blokes in the mouth’ for comments on his heritage as he backs anti-immigration March for Australia protests at Brisbane press conference

The Guardian - AU

Controversial domestic violence laws pass Queensland parliament as experts warn they could be weaponised against victims

Police to have power to issue ‘on-the-spot’ DV orders despite experts and advocacy groups warning victims could be misidentified as perpetrators

The Guardian - AU

William Robinson, two-time Archibald prize-winning painter, dies aged 89

A giant in the Australian art world, the Brisbane-born artist won acclaim for his paintings of the rainforest of south-east Queensland and his satirical self-portraits

The Guardian - AU

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Why scammers fake illness for cash, according to a psychologist

Queensland woman Amanda Maree Power has recently been jailed after faking cancer and fraudulently raising about A$24,000 from friends, family and strangers over several years – including to pay for holidays and fake medical bills.

The Conversation

Queensland is creating a public child sex offender register. Will it keep people safer?

The Queensland government will this week table legislation creating Australia’s first public child sex offender register.

The Conversation

Property owners busted living in social housing

Property owners and high-income earners have been caught out living in public housing in a government review of tenancies.

AAP

Smith cleared to play for Souths despite police charges

The NRL has decided Brandon Smith can play for South Sydney in the final round, despite the hooker being charged with drug supply and a betting offence.

AAP

Rabbitohs hooker hit with drug supply, betting charges

Weeks after being interviewed by police and released, South Sydney's Brandon Smith has been hit with drug supply and betting charges by Queensland Police.

AAP

Tributes flow for 'irreplaceable' mother after stabbing

A mother and beloved nurse is being remembered for her care and empathy after she was fatally stabbed, with a 52-year-old man charged with her murder.

AAP

Queensland urged to use TikTok and ‘trusted influencers’ to combat misinformation during natural disasters

A reliance on politicians and lack of government content on TikTok during recent cyclones allowed misinformation to flourish, academic says

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Residential care costs could blow out to $7b a year

Unless there is immediate reform, residential care for vulnerable children could cost taxpayers $7 billion a year, the leading safety body warns.

AAP

'Too old': what Peter Dutton won't be doing next

Former coalition leader Peter Dutton has been feted by the Liberal National Party at a rare public appearance, sparking questions about his political future.

The Guardian - AU

‘Gender ideology’, quotas and anti-discrimination laws on the agenda for Queensland LNP state conference

Despite premier David Crisafulli’s wish for his party to maintain a moderate outlook, members have presented a number of divisive social issues for debate this weekend

The Conversation

Labor rebounds to leads in Victorian and Queensland Resolve polls

Victorian and Queensland state Resolve polls both show Labor rebounding from big deficits to now lead. In Tasmania, Josh Willie from the left faction replaces Dean Winter as Labor leader.

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The Guardian - AU

One third of Queensland public servants have witnessed corruption and over half didn’t report it, watchdog finds

State’s Crime and Corruption Commission investigated fewer than 1% of complaints referred to it

The Conversation

Why does Australia have earthquakes? The whole continent is under stress from distant forces

Last Saturday at 9:49am local time, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred about 50km west of Gympie in Queensland. The earthquake was experienced as strong shaking locally, but did not produce any significant damage, likely because of the remote location of the epicentre.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland premier rules out changes to coal royalty scheme despite pressure from mining industry

David Crisafulli says LNP ‘not touching’ policy charging rates among world’s highest, as conservationists rubbish industry claims levy causing downturn

The Guardian - AU

Queensland police go to court in bid to stop Story Bridge pro-Palestine protest march

Case heads to Brisbane magistrates court after mediation between Justice for Palestine Magan-djin and police fails

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Former F1 Star Daniel Ricciardo Rushed To Hospital After Dirt Bike Crash In Queensland

The eight-time Grand Prix winner was reportedly in good spirits despite his injury.

The Guardian - AU

Can crocodiles and canoeists coexist at Australia’s 2032 Olympic Games?

As world’s largest living reptile reclaims the Fitzroy River in Queensland, some say athletes shouldn’t worry while others warn against ‘running the gauntlet’

The Guardian - AU

Rain and storms forecast for much of Australia’s east coast for every day next week

Meteorologist says while there is disagreement over how much rain will fall, the general consensus is NSW and Queensland will have another wet week

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