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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Queensland’s draconian approach to youth justice sets kids up to fail

Tightened bail laws have led to a spike in children being imprisoned – the long-term damage caused by short-term, vote-chasing politics

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Widow loses legal battle with magnate's executor

Queensland mining magnate Ken Talbot's widow has lost her court battle with the administrator of the late Macarthur Coal founder's estate.

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Renowned playwright skewers refugee treatment

David Williamson's Family Values has premiered at Queensland Theatre, with an updated version that looks at refugee treatment under the new government.

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Vet in gang, sleeping on floor 'for protection' in jail

An ex-soldier had to join a gang and sleep on the floor with his head near a toilet for protection in a Queensland maximum security prison, a court has heard.

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Rockhampton trainer, jockey banned after stewards rule pair failed to give retired horses enough food

Queensland racing officials issued the six-month disqualification after stewards visited a Rockhampton property and found the horses in poor health and in need of proper care.

ABC News

Gold Coast crackdown uncovers 250 unregistered Airbnbs, but it's just tip of the iceberg

The secret short-term rental market is cheating councils out of millions and exacerbating the housing shortage.

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Expanding lobbyist capture under consideration in Qld

The Queensland Government is taking a cautious approach to crime and corruption recommendations to expand who is captured by the state's lobbying laws.

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Snow and sweat as extreme weather divides Australia

Summer snow has fallen in the high country in southern Australia, while Queensland is sweltering through another hot and humid day.

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Police ministers to work on national gun register

National cabinet has agreed to the need for an increase in information sharing about guns across states and territories after a fatal Queensland shootout.

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Queensland government considers giving affected GP clinics more time to make arrangements for payroll tax

The Queensland Treasurer is in discussions with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk about a plan to pause the implementation of payroll tax assessments on some GP clinics in a bid to curb increasing doctor fees.

ABC News

Queensland weather pushes power grid to the limit as BOM warns of ongoing heatwave

Queensland's energy minister says the state will have enough electricity supply to make sure the "lights stay on" as the heatwave intensifies today but planned outages will go ahead.

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Leaked letter reveals 'unprecedented vacancies' in Queensland Health's maternity units

Doctors raise concerns about another regional hospital obstetric service, as a leaked letter reveals Queensland Health is considering a new "workforce rotational model" amid unprecedented vacancies in maternity services.

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Access to surgical abortion services delayed at Townsville Hospital

The promised return of full abortion services in Townsville has been delayed by staff shortages, more than a year after the closure of a major provider.

ABC News

Mystery as healthy man suddenly dies in sleep just days before 22nd birthday

Former school captain Rickson 'Ricko' Williams, 21, who lived in Wallaville, Queensland, Australia, went to bed on January 11 and tragically never woke up - just days before his 22nd birthday

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Reds prop Zane Nonggorr aims to replace world's best

Queensland Reds are preparing for their opening Super Rugby Pacific trial against Western Force with an intense battle for one key position looming.

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Gun import tariffs suggested as Queensland pushes for firearms registry at national cabinet

Federal police union says new register could be funded through criminal seizures or new weapon tax

ABC News

Police warn against leaving children in locked cars as south-east Queensland heatwave continues

The 30-year-old woman was taken into custody after police were called to rescue a child left unattended in a Toowoomba shopping centre car park.

AAP

Cowboys prop to build on 2022 breakout season

The pain of a preliminary final loss has North Queensland prop Reuben Cotter hungry for more in 2023, as the prop looks to string together a full NRL season.

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Employer asks why he should pay for 'poor partner choices' as paid DV leave laws come into effect

A Queensland law firm director has defended comments he made about the financial impact of new domestic violence leave laws on small business owners.

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Man jailed for 'maliciously' striking police with car

Queensland man Connor Pierce Hennedy Harris struck a police officer with a car door before running down another while fleeing a Brisbane service station.

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Energy guarantee as Qld sweats toward record demand

Queenslanders have been reassured the energy system is ready to handle an expected peak in demand amid days of high temperatures and stifling humidity.

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Cooler temperatures could influence endangered Mary River turtle nesting habits, experts say

Before a scorching end to January, temperatures across south-east Queensland have been 1 to 2 degrees Celsius below average throughout most of summer. Experts suspect the cool conditions are also being felt by an endangered Queensland turtle.

ABC News

Paramedics urge people to stay hydrated, look out for others as Queensland swelters through heatwave conditions

Blasting the aircon isn't always an option in heatwave conditions. Here are the danger signs to watch for and how to stay safe and cool.

ABC News

Government departments at odds over protecting Yabba State Forest near the Sunshine Coast from logging

Queensland's environment department wants much of Yabba State Forest protected — but the agriculture department has plans for selective logging there until at least next year.

The Guardian - AU

‘Rather die in jail than a nursing home’: climate activists show stiff resolve as they face Queensland court

Group who allegedly disrupted parliament are mainly grey-haired activists who worry more about grandchildren’s future than going to prison

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