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Bushfire in Adelaide Hills; PM says ‘we’ve got the balance right’ on climate policy changes – as it happened

Firefighters prepared for a long night battling an out-of-control blaze near Montacute in the Adelaide Hills. This blog is now closed

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Queensland flash flooding brings life-threatening conditions to state's north and centre

Life-threatening flash flooding is possible for parts of north and central Queensland, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning up to 400 millimetres could fall in some areas.

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Cash splash for Queensland hydrogen

The federal government has earmarked $70 million for a hydrogen hub in Townsville, in a boost for the green energy industry in Queensland.

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Heavy rain batters northern Queensland

North Queensland's coast between Cardwell and Carmila is on alert for flash flooding as a monsoon trough deepens across the region.

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Queensland urged to end its ‘failing’ shark nets and drum lines program

Scientists call on government to replace lethal control measures amid criticism of its use of federal money at the Great Barrier Reef

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New federal court rules over access to documents branded ‘utterly disgraceful’ – as it happened

Court moves to protect respondents from early reporting of allegations but media union criticises decision. This blog is now closed

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The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville pleads 'not guilty' to breaking Queensland's casino laws

The charges came after a report by Channel Nine program 60 Minutes on an alleged illegal junket operation at The Ville Resort-Casino.

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Queensland COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations fall as disease identified as a leading killer in 2022

Authorities say there were 8,635 active cases of the virus on January 11 — a fall of 19 per cent on the week before.

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More electric buses to hit Aussie roads

Another 17 electric buses are expected to hit Queensland roads this year in the latest commitment to zero-emissions public transport.

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North Qld braces for flood as rain sets in

Large parts of northern Queensland are on flood watch as intense monsoon rainfall sets in over the north coast and central interior.

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Recreational cannabis not on cards in Qld

The Queensland government says it has no near-term plans to consider legalising or decriminalising the recreational use of cannabis by individuals.

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Outback Queensland towns Bedourie, Birdsville cut off by floodwater, groceries flown in

The Diamantina Shire Council region looks like an "inland sea" after a recent deluge cut off roads into Bedourie and Birdsville.

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Woman's body found partially buried under apartment block had been there for SEVEN years

Police in Queensland, Australia, are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found partially buried in an apartment block in the Brisbane suburb of Alderley last month

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QUT students say they were cut off from Centrelink after the university was hacked

A cyber attack on Queensland's second largest university has had lasting effects — pushing back the summer semester and limiting students access to online resources.

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Hospitality group faces back pay claims

The Fair Work Commission has knocked back a bid by one of Queensland's largest hospitality companies to approve an agreement that denies workers penalty rates.

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Ocean survival expert offers advice on staying alive after Qld couple survive three days adrift

The resilience of a couple who drifted for three days off Queensland's coast stunned Australians this week, but a survival researcher who advises military services says the key is to try and stay warm, keep airways free, and float.

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‘Just glad he made it’: Queensland man stops traffic to escort koala across busy highway

Will Thornton, 39, was having a coffee on his balcony when he saw the koala heading for the highway and raced down, barefooted, to save the day

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Qld to fast-track oil refinery upgrade

The Queensland government will speed up approvals for Ampol to upgrade its oil refinery in Brisbane, which could keep it open until 2030.

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Sydney close to breaking 140-year-old record streak of days under 30C

Despite summer heatwave weather in Victoria and Queensland, Thursday is city’s 325th day under 30C at Observatory Hill

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Qld man accused of kidnapping his son

A man has been charged with multiple domestic violence offences after allegedly assaulting a woman and kidnapping his young son in north Queensland.

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Renters warned of rising prices in January as more people look for homes following holidays

Landlords looking for return on investment, rising interest prices and more people looking for rentals is putting the squeeze on the already tight rental market.

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'Absolutely unbelievable' outback rainfall buoys hope for strong season

The wet season is delivering for parts of western Queensland, and some locals are saying it's the best start to the year they've ever seen.

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Travelling bush childcare unit cut amid industry staff shortage

A council-run travelling childcare unit in outback Queensland has been dealt a blow with the service cut due to staffing issues.

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Man jailed for abducting social media date

A Queensland man assaulted and held another man captive in order to steal his watch, phone, bank details and car after meeting him for physical intimacy.

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High-profile man avoids rape case hearing

A high-profile man has not turned up for a court hearing after being charged by Queensland detectives with two counts of raping a young woman in October 2021.

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