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Rare gunfight kills six, including two police officers, in rural Australia

Six people, including two police officers, were killed in a gunfight at a remote property in Australia's Queensland state, authorities said on Tuesday, after police visited a home there to investigate a missing person report.

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PM addresses nation after police shooting

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is a devastating day for all Australians as he pays tribute to two police officers killed in regional Queensland.

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Queensland reopening its borders 'seems like a lifetime ago'. How has the state fared with COVID since?

A lot has changed in 12 months. Queensland is in the middle of a fourth wave as COVID-19 becomes part of everyday life, but virologists warn against complacency.

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The inquiry into Queensland's forensic DNA lab hands its findings to government today. Here's what we learned

An inquiry into Queensland's forensic DNA lab hands its findings to government today, after months of public hearings that revealed a "toxic" workplace, "divided allegiances" and "complete failure" of responsibility.

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PM pays tribute to police killed in shooting – as it happened

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Morning Mail: two police among six dead in Queensland ambush and siege, poll reveals hopes for 2023

In today’s newsletter: commissioner pays tribute to officers shot dead at remote property; Guardian Essential poll finds room for optimism

The Guardian - AU

Researchers discover 'true giant wombat' megafauna species fossil in central Queensland

Researchers discover "true giant wombats" weighing up to 130 kilograms that lived in central Queensland about 80,000 years ago.

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Six dead after Queensland police ambush

Police have shot dead three people at a remote property on Queensland's Darling Downs after an ambush in which two officers and a bystander were killed.

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Thousands of Qld crimes need reviewing

An inquiry has recommended Queensland's embattled forensics lab be restructured and thousands of crimes reviewed due to "grave maladministration".

AAP

Queensland shooting: Three killed including 2 police officers with gunmen on the loose

Two police officers were killed in the line of duty while responding to an incident in Queensland, Australia and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has offered his condolences

Daily Mirror

Six people killed at Queensland property, including two police officers ambushed by shooters

Tactical police shoot dead three suspects after the ‘ruthless, targeted execution’ of two officers and a member of the public

The Guardian - AU

Three dead in rural Queensland ambush

Three people including two police officers are dead after a shooting in rural Queensland.

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Two Queensland police officers, member of public and three alleged offenders shot dead at Wieambilla, west of Brisbane

A crime scene has been declared after six people, including two police officers, were shot dead during a siege at a property in Queensland's Western Downs.

ABC News

Qld offers thousands of free TAFE courses

Thousands of Queenslanders will soon be able to complete aged care, health, hospitality, construction, farming and manufacturing courses for free.

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James Mason found guilty of the murder of Alexis Parkes after torching girlfriend's home and leaving her to die

Queensland man James Mason, who torched his girlfriend's home while she was inside, is found guilty of her murder after a jury took less than a day to reach a unanimous verdict.

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Business leaders celebrate as Rockhampton Ring Road construction date set for 2023

After rallying for weeks, Queensland business leaders are celebrating a win in their fight to get construction started on a major new ring road.

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The Ville casino resort in Townsville charged with breaking Queensland casino laws

Queensland's gambling regulator lays charges after a months-long investigation into allegations of "unapproved agreements" at the luxury venue.

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With Josh Hazlewood out for the first Test against South Africa, will Michael Neser, Scott Boland or Lance Morris get the nod at the Gabba?

With Josh Hazlewood to miss the first Test against South Africa at the Gabba, Australia selectors have a choice to make regarding who keeps their spot in the team and who gets dropped for the returning Pat Cummins.

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Southern Queensland Correctional Centre puppy program saving lives on both sides of the fence

A women's prison seems an unlikely place to find a four-legged friend, but dog trainers say it's the best place these puppies can learn to help others.

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Family trio of fossil hunters behind rare discovery in outback Queensland

In remote outback Queensland, new fossils are being unearthed "every day", but it's not always palaeontologists who are making the most astonishing discoveries.

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Plans to protect Queensland homes from rising sea levels

Increasing coastal hazards, including rising sea levels and erosion, are threatening Australia's small coastal communities. So should they retreat, or stay and try to protect their homes?

The Guardian - AU

Blinded by the light: how skyglow pollution is separating us from the stars

Light infrastructure has expanded alongside population growth but it’s not only star gazing in jeopardy – cultures, wildlife, science and human health are all threatened

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Iditarod dog sled dreams alive for Queensland's Christian Turner

The lush rainforest and intense humidity of tropical Queensland may be the last place you'd expect to find a contender for the world's most famous dog sled race.

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AFP, ATO target 'dodgy' tax software

Businesses allegedly using software to avoid paying tax have been targeted by the AFP in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania.

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Heatwave alert for Australia's north as temperatures tipped to hit 48 degrees this weekend

Parts of Australia are forecast to reach temperatures as high as 48 degrees Celsius this weekend, as large parts of the north bake under some of the hottest temperatures in the world.

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