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Thousands of Queensland DNA crime scene samples went untested in controversial lab decision, inquiry hears

On its final day of public hearings, the Commission of Inquiry into forensic DNA testing in Queensland hears thousands of crime scene samples were not progressed for testing after a controversial 2018 change.

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'This case has made legal history’: young Australians just won a human rights case against an enormous coal mine

In a historic ruling today, a Queensland court has said the massive Clive Palmer-owned Galilee Basin coal project should not go ahead because of its contribution to climate change, its environmental impacts, and because it would erode human rights.

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Afternoon Update: Morrison’s secret ministries ‘inexcusable’; Cairns murder suspect arrested; and a dad sick of parenting

Anthony Albanese condemns ‘culture of secrecy in which the previous government operated’

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Toyah Cordingley: police confirm key suspect in alleged murder arrested in India

Arrest follows $1m reward offered for the location and arrest of 38-year-old Rajwinder Singh in relation to alleged murder of Queensland woman

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Heritage-listed Herberton church destroyed by fire in Far North Queensland

Investigations are underway into the cause of a blaze that has destroyed a 130-year-old church in one of Queensland's oldest towns.

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New Delhi arrest over Qld Cordingley death

Queensland police are confident of a smooth extradition process after a man was arrested in India over the suspected murder of Toyah Cordingley in 2018.

AAP

Suspect DNA method used for years in Qld

Problems with mould led to a change in the DNA gathering process at Queensland crime scenes, but no one verified its effectiveness, an inquiry has been told.

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Queensland Land Court rules against Clive Palmer's Waratah Coal mine in landmark ruling

The Queensland Land Court rules human rights would be unjustifiably limited by a proposal to dig the state's largest coal mine in the Galilee Basin in Central Queensland.

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Australia’s fourth Covid wave likely to peak before Christmas, experts say

Rate of hospitalisations and infections ‘starting to taper’ in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland

The Guardian - AU

Court rules against Palmer's Qld coal mine

The Land Court of Queensland says Clive Palmer's planned Waratah coal mine should be refused due to its impact on climate change and a nearby nature reserve.

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Clive Palmer’s Queensland coalmine will harm future generations, court finds in landmark climate ruling

First Nations challenge over Galilee mine approval succeeds in land court, but final decision rests with state government

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Qld to review sex offender detention law

A Queensland law allowing the indefinite detention or community supervision of sex offenders after they've served their sentences is set to be reviewed.

AAP

Police investigate fire that destroyed yacht stranded on Emu Park beach

Fire has destroyed a 15m yacht stranded on a beach near Yeppoon. The owner is working with Maritime Safety Queensland to remove the vessel.

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Rugby union great Toutai Kefu's neighbour critical of Queensland's youth crime policies after violent home invasion

Ben Cannon says his family will never be the same after the alleged intruders entered the family home of his neighbour, rugby union great Toutai Kefu, and seriously injured them last year.

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Adelaide squad All Abilities Cheer and Dance go for gold at cheerleading national championships

An inclusive dance squad from Adelaide arrives in Queensland today ahead of their first national competition.

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Summer weather forecast wetter in some states and territories, average in others

Whether you're camping, going to the beach, house-boating or four-wheel driving, summer is going to be wet and cool for some states and territories and hot and sunny for others.

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Retired detective defends handling of Jeffrey Brooks's shooting death but says he 'couldn't say' investigation was '100pc'

A former assistant police commissioner tells a coroner he stands by his investigation into the shooting death of a man on a south-east Queensland farm more than 25 years ago.

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Qld double murderer Cherry in parole bid

The Queensland parole board will consider a bid by murderer Rodney Michael Cherry, who was jailed in 2002 for killing his wife Annette and stepdaughter Kira.

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Queensland DNA lab inquiry hears staff were under 'significant pressure' regarding the speed of testing

An inquiry into Queensland's state-run forensics lab is told a process used to collect blood samples at the time of Shandee Blackburn's death "may not be best practice", and that staff were under "significant pressure" around the speed of testing.

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DV inquiry impacts Qld police recruitment

The Queensland government admits reporting sexism, racism and misogyny in the police force has impacted the ongoing recruitment drive.

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Qld inquiry focuses on murder DNA failure

Public hearings into the Queensland government-run Forensic and Scientific Services lab have resumed, with the final report due within weeks.

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Appeal over 'distressing' Qld baby murder

Queensland police are urging people to come forward if they have evidence about a couple charged with murdering a baby boy at a Logan caravan park.

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The Victorian Liberals say the state's debt is larger than any other state and larger than NSW, Queensland and Tasmania combined. Is that correct?

Victoria's Shadow Treasurer David Davis and the Liberal Party say Victoria's debt is larger than Queensland, NSW and Tasmania combined. RMIT ABC Fact Check runs the numbers.

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Southern Queensland families say regional skills shortage exacerbated by childcare deserts

Young families say private babysitters and flexible hours are not sustainable solutions to low childcare vacancies in regional areas.

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Queensland Police Service cancels recruit training in face of low enrolment, despite high workforce attrition

Cancellation of the police recruit training period comes as the service desperately tries to lift its intake — waiving entrance requirements and test fees — as the rate of workforce attrition almost doubles.

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