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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Qld lab boss 'feels dreadful' for mistake

Queensland Health's director-general was given incorrect information about crime scene DNA sample tests by the director of the state forensics labs.

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Qld posts record surplus on bumper taxes

The Queensland government has more than doubled its predicted 2021/22 budget surplus to $4.3 billion on the back of higher-than-expected tax receipts.

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Queensland lawyer Michael Bosscher charged over alleged involvement in $4.5m money laundering syndicate

A series of search warrants across Brisbane uncover $70,000 in cash hidden in safes under stairs at a Brisbane address allegedly connected to a $4.5 million money laundering syndicate.

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Qld coal miners plan action over pay deal

Workers at four BHP-Mitsubishi Alliance coal mines in Queensland have voted to take industrial action over job security provisions in a fresh pay agreement.

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Wild wallabies relocated to secret, safe location in Far North Queensland project

A booming population of wallabies on a sports field was causing havoc and traumatising a community. Now the animals are being moved to a secret location.

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Moree assesses flood damage as the Murray River peaks in Echuca with more wet weather on the way

Woman’s body found in flood waters, as heavy rainfall continues across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland

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Large parts of central and north Queensland hit by hail as storms, heatwave lash state

A severe thunderstorm warning remains in place for a large part of the state.

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Online bookies say Queensland betting tax increase could end up stripping $1.75bn from state’s revenue

RWA claims state’s racing industry will suffer after corporate wagers deprioritise Queensland races to mitigate widened tax

The Guardian - AU

Police search for missing 19yo Tea Wright-Finger at Richmond in north-west Queensland

Police, SES volunteers, council staff and helicopters are involved in a major land and air search for a 19-year-old woman missing in "challenging terrain" east of Mount Isa.

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Acting head of Queensland forensics lab says she had no experience in DNA profiling, did not understand 'urgent' police concerns

Lara Keller tells an inquiry into forensic DNA testing in Queensland that, although she is a scientist by background, she had no experience in DNA profiling.

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DNA lab chief 'failed to understand issue'

The boss of Queensland's forensics lab believed no cases were being compromised and she failed to understand the issue with DNA testing being raised by police.

AAP

Extreme three-day heatwave warning for Far North Queensland

Temperatures in North and Far North Queensland have begun to rise as the region prepares to swelter through days where temperatures could reach 40 degrees Celsius.

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Inadequate ‘Victorian era’ NSW prisons below state’s own standards

United Nations inspectors have suspended plans to look at Australian prisons after NSW and Queensland blocked access.

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Queensland’s top cop condemns woman’s alleged murder by ex-partner

Queensland's top cop says the "absolute tragedy" of a young woman's alleged murder is unacceptable and should not have happened.

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A Bunch Of Queensland Getaways To Hit If You’re Gagging For A Break Before The Silly Season

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Urgent Flood Warnings Are In Place Across Australia, So Here’s Your State-By-State Storm Breakdown

NSW, Vic, Queensland, SA and Tasmania are bracing for heavy rain, thunderstorms and flash flooding on Monday with Sydney already slammed.

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Ex boyfriend charged with woman's murder

Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll says the alleged murder of a young woman by her former partner north of Brisbane is unacceptable.

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Qld govt waives test fees for new police

The Queensland government will waive fees for entry and fitness tests for police recruits amid concern about falling short of employment targets.

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Tasmania, Qld the top-performing states

Tasmania and Queensland have the best economic momentum in the country as NSW and Victoria slide down the rankings.

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Qld Police probe man's death in custody

Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal assault of a 31-year-old man in a central Queensland prison.

The Guardian - AU

UN accuses Australia of ‘clear breach’ of human rights obligations as it suspends tour of detention facilities

New South Wales and Queensland have blocked access to some facilities with NSW corrections minister saying people can’t just ‘wander through at their leisure’

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Queensland police to get new powers to search child sex offenders' digital devices

Police officers will be able to enter the home of a child sex offender to search their digital devices without a warrant under new laws to be introduced in Queensland.

AAP

Southern Queensland cops latest soaking

A major flood warning is current for southeast Queensland's Macintyre River, which is expected to peak at up to 9.9 metres at Goondiwindi.

The Guardian - AU

Flood warnings in place in Australia’s eastern states, with predictions the wet weather could persist until the middle of next week

Bureau warns of renewed flooding across Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania

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Qld plan to crack down on child offenders

The Queensland government wants to introduce laws to give police greater powers to inspect the digital devices of child sex offenders.

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