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Rains reveal 834-carat sapphire the size of 'small child's fist' in Australia

Matt Betteridge was on an evening walk in Queensland's Gemfields when he spotted a "glimmer sticking out of the dirt" that turned out to a very rare 834-carat sapphire.

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South-east Queensland cops severe weather as low pressure system moves south

South-east Queenslanders are warned there could be pockets of intense rain as a low-pressure system moves south.

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Thirty dead turtles wash up on Fraser Coast in a month but soft-shell syndrome treatment offers hope

An increasing number of turtles on Queensland's Fraser Coast are washing up dead, or sick with soft, spongy shells due to a mysterious condition exacerbated by Queensland's floods, but researchers believe they have turned a corner with treatment methods.

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Murder charge after Qld woman found dead

A Queensland man has been charged with the murder of a young woman after her body was found in bushland near the Sunshine Coast.

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E-scooter safety: Australian states and territories under pressure after spate of fatal crashes

After three riders died in September and injuries rise, doctors are pushing for better helmet compliance and a rethink on regulations

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As Jim Chalmers prepares for the challenges ahead, these loyalties will help sustain him

Behind the doctorate, drive and disarming drawl of Jim Chalmers lies a treasure chest of friendships, David Fagan writes.

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Late rugby league great Paul Green revealed to have suffered severe form of brain disease linked to head knocks

Post-mortem brain scans on late Queensland football great Paul Green reveal he suffered one of the most severe forms of a progressive brain disease that is linked to repeated head knocks and may have contributed to his death in August.

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Property owner found not guilty of obstructing volunteer firefighter, as RFS legal status questioned

A Queensland magistrate has dismissed an obstruction charge levelled against a property owner who assaulted an on-duty RFS volunteer, saying the firefighter lacked legal authority to enter the man's land.

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BOM warns south-east Queensland to be battered with severe weather overnight as councils issue emergency alerts

Thousands of residents across south-east Queensland are told to prepare for flash flooding and severe weather overnight as several councils issue emergency alerts.

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How are Wivenhoe Dam water releases ahead of the wet season going?

Wivenhoe Dam is located on the Brisbane River in the Somerset Regional Council area, and along with Lake Somerset, it supplies 70 per cent of south-east Queensland's water supply.

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Forensic scientists did not look at photos when evaluating DNA evidence, Queensland inquiry hears

Commissioner Walter Sofronoff KC said the lab was run like a production line where DNA analysts would process a sample without knowing whether it was blood, semen or saliva.

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Wet weather is likely across parts of Queensland this weekend and into summer. Here's how to prepare an emergency kit

The best time to prepare for a wet weather event is before the dark clouds begin to gather. Here's what is recommended to have on hand in case of a flood emergency.

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BOM's Queensland weekend weather forecast includes heavy rainfall, severe storms as warnings issued

Heavy rain is set to lash parts of Queensland this weekend as the Bureau of Meteorology issues several flash flooding and severe thunderstorm warnings for the south-east corner.

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Complaints over obstetrician gynaecologist George Campbell du Toit at Albany hospital following Mackay hospital scandal

A group of West Australian women come forward with complaints about obstetrician gynaecologist George Campbell du Toit, who is at the centre of a storm in two states about his competency as a surgeon.

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Qld premier 'pleased' with new coal mine

The Queensland premier has welcomed the approval of the New Acland coal mine, which will produce up to 7.5 million tonnes per year until 2034.

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NSW duo, rain thwart Bulls' push for win

NSW batsmen Moises Henriques and Matthew Gilkes posted a 51-run unbeaten stand on the final day as rain held up Queensland's push for a Sheffield Shield win.

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Qld ditches approvals for disaster housing

The Queensland government will speed up providing temporary emergency housing after disasters by scrapping planning approvals.

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Challenging a rent increase — these are the rules in every state and territory in Australia

Since the onset of COVID-19, rents across Australia have skyrocketed. But how often and how much they can rise by — and when you can challenge an increase — depends on where you live.

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Toyah Cordingley's murderer remains at large four years after her death in Far North QLD

Four years after a young woman was brutally murdered on a Far North Queensland beach, her family still waits for justice.

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Frivolous and vexatious complaints to the Office of the Independent Assessor wasting time, Queensland councillors claim

Frivolous complaints are being lodged with the Office of the Independent Assessor, Queensland councillors allege with a recent parliamentary report revealing complaints were "being used improperly for politically motivated purposes".

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St Joseph's Nudgee College to review naming of school house after paedophile Christian Brother Darcy Fidelis Murphy

One of Queensland's most exclusive boys boarding schools is reviewing the naming of a "house" after a paedophile Christian Brother following an ABC investigation that revealed a major child abuse cover-up.

The Guardian - AU

Malcolm Turnbull warns NSW and Queensland of ‘company they’re keeping’ by blocking UN prison inspectors

Former prime minister disappointed by states’ decisions to not allow full access to UN subcommittee on prevention of torture

The Guardian - AU

‘Gentle density’: Queensland premier highlights proposed solution to housing crisis

Summit of officials, industry leaders, experts and advocates points to more townhouses and micro-lot homes

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State government to have final say on tourism bed tax proposal from Queensland councils

Visitors will be charged the "equivalent of a cup of coffee" on top of their accommodation bill under the proposal, which has the backing of tourism industry groups but needs state government support.

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Storms and giant hail forecast for eastern Australia, raising risk in some flood-hit areas

Bureau of Meteorology warns of heavy rain, flash-flooding and possible damaging hail in parts of Queensland, NSW, Victoria and South Australia

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