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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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Qld's Acland coal mine gets water licence

The Queensland government has granted water licence to New Hope Group for the expansion of its New Acland coal mine, allowing it to start work on the project.

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‘It’s just not on’: Queensland premier criticises call for landlords to hike rents

Annastacia Palaszczuk says the state is in ‘perfect storm’ as government reveals ‘shortfall’ in rentals

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North Queensland MP Les Walker apologises for gifting book Forensics for Dummies at police memorial

North Queensland MP Les Walker has apologised for the gaffe, which he has blamed on a staffer.

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Renshaw 200, Neser century fire Bulls

Queensland opener Matt Renshaw and allrounder Michael Neser have combined for a state record 257-run sixth-wicket stand in the Sheffield Shield clash with NSW.

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Horror at public toilets as second most deadly land snake found inside cubicle

A person using a public toilet in Queensland found to their horror an eastern brown snake slithering next to them in a cubicle, the second most deadly snake in the world

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Queensland doubles funds to build an extra 5,600 affordable and social homes, premier announces at summit

An extra $1 billion will be funnelled into a Queensland government housing fund to build thousands more social and affordable homes in the next five years.

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Jeremiah 'Jayo' Rivers' family pleads for answers a year after pig hunting trip disappearance

Jeremiah Rivers vanished on a pig hunting trip in outback Queensland in October, 2021. His friends and family are desperate for a breakthrough as police give little away about the case.

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Queensland Central Highlands residents on high alert amid flash floods, heavy rain

An emergency alert is in place and Gemfields residents are being urged to be prepared to take early action to relocate to higher ground. Meanwhile, Gladstone and its surrounds have received more that 110mm of rain.

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Qld woman rescued, dangerous storm warning

A large part of Queensland is on alert for "very dangerous storms" after a Central Highlands council issued a flood alert for residents town to get prepared.

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Calls for Queensland to end 25-year locked-in property management contracts amid rising body corporate costs

Rising tensions between Queensland homeowners and property managers over locked-in management rights contracts lasting up to 25 years will be raised at the state government's housing summit today.

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NSW using prisoners as political pawns, critics say, after state refuses to let UN inspectors into detention facility

Queensland also revealed to be restricting access to mental health wards, despite Australia’s ratification of UN torture protocol

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Queensland cattle graziers predict 'horrific' cattle deaths as toxic pimelea booms

It might look like a pretty flower, but this tiny plant causes big trauma for south-west Queensland cattle producers.

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Flood updates: Queensland, NSW, Victorian towns brace for coming flood peaks with heavy rain expected into weekend — as it happened

The Murray River is expected to peak at Echuca on Sunday and Queensland's Central Highlands is on alert for flash flooding as the Bureau of Meteorology warns of more rain to come.

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Council says it was not warned of land resumption for Bruce Highway when it approved new estate

A Queensland council says it was not warned homes in a new housing development could be resumed for Bruce Highway upgrades, when plans were assessed by the state government two years ago.

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Proposal for motels to house homeless people to be brought to Queensland summit

Repurposing of existing accommodation and other facilities to be suggested at government-convened housing meeting

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Supercells could bring intense storms to Queensland, NSW this week

Most of the major storm events seen in Australia come from the formation of supercells. And it looks like today's east coast forecast has the perfect ingredients for another one.

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Qld missing 20,000 rental homes: treasurer

Queensland should have 20,000 more homes on its rental market than it currently does with available data unable to explain that shortfall, the treasurer says.

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Outback Way and Tanami Desert road upgrades to be funded in WA

The federal government has rejected claims it plans to cut $678 million from a key infrastructure project that would connect outback Western Australia to country Queensland.

The Guardian - AU

Pressure mounts on Queensland’s domestic violence refuges as housing crisis bites

One organisation estimates more than 300 women and children are ready to leave its shelters but cannot do so

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Qld lab, cops couldn't strike testing deal

A probe into Queensland's public forensics lab has heard it couldn't get police to limit testing requests when it was facing capacity and budget pressures.

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Severe storms forecast to lash eastern Australia in coming week, ensuring scant reprieve for flooded areas

Wet weather and ‘prolific thunderstorm activity’ expected to result in renewed or prolonged river rises

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Queensland homeowners told land needed for Bruce Highway upgrade hours after getting keys to Griffin house

On Monday morning Anil Konda got the keys to his family's dream home, only to receive an email seven hours later saying his property was needed for upgrades to the Bruce Highway.

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Central Queensland woman refused bail after facing court over alleged Luke Combs ticket scam

A Moranbah woman appeared in court this week after allegedly scamming thousands of dollars from country music fans.

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