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Queensland's clean energy transition plan sparks fears for communities built on coal

For 36 years Ashley Cook has worked at a coal mine in regional Queensland, taking pride in his highly skilled dragline operator job. He's concerned about what the state government's energy plan could mean for communities like his.

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Queensland's casino regulator made no prosecutions against operators in past five years, figures show

There are 14 operating casinos in Australia – with Queensland home to more than any other state or territory. A source with deep inside knowledge of the casino industry says the state's regulator has failed.

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Concerns raised over West Australian nightspot ban proposal amid 'little evidence' move reduces violence

A proposal to give West Australian police the power to ban people from entertainment precincts sparks concerns over whether the "populist" move is being pursued without enough evidence to show it will reduce violence.

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Queensland is building the world's largest pumped hydro system. How does the technology work?

Queensland is planning to build the world's largest pumped hydro facility to reach it's new renewable energy goals.

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When does daylight saving time start in Australia in 2022? How long does it go for? Do I change the time on my phone?

If you're in a state or territory that observes daylight saving time, the clocks will have moved forward by an hour. Here's how to make sure your smartphone made the switch.

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About 50 homes affected for world's 'largest' pumped hydro scheme near Mackay

The Queensland government's proposal to build the world's "largest" pumped hydro scheme west of Mackay will affect about 50 homes, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says.

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31,000 Qld Children Were Put Into Solitary Confinement Last Year — 84% Of Them Were Indigenous

Almost 31,000 children in Queensland youth detention centres went into solitary confinement in the past year, 84% of which were Indigenous.

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Qld Police trusted advice on DNA testing

Queensland Police didn't understand changes to testing proposed by a government-run forensics lab, an inquiry into the state's DNA scandal has heard.

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Queensland opens talks for federal funding for world’s largest pumped hydro project

Annastacia Palaszczuk unveils details about 5GW renewables project that is estimated to cost $12bn

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'Deadly venomous' sea snake washes ashore as reptile expert issues warning to public

A "deadly venomous" adult olive-headed sea snake has washed ashore in Torquay, Queensland, with snake catcher Drew Godfrey warning people never to approach them

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Nationals say renewables can’t meet energy needs without fossil support. But do the claims firm up?

The Nationals have turned the scare rhetoric up to 11, but the energy market operator has already accounted for much of their criticisms

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New Payten NRL deal at Cowboys imminent

Todd Payten has confirmed a new deal with North Queensland is all but done, with the Cowboys coach to stay on until the end of 2026.

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The Bank Manager film directors say rural Queensland could be home to industry

The directors and Aussie actors involved in a short film about a cunning 1930s bank robbery say support for films in outback Queensland could put the region on the cinematic map.

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Man charged after fires destroy hundreds of hectares of land, crops in Far North Queensland

A 37-year-old man has been charged over a series of deliberately lit fires that destroyed hundreds of hectares of crops and bushland in Far North Queensland.

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Clean energy plan brings some certainty to Queensland's coal country, but more detail needed

Gladstone retiree Roy Jones says the move to transition Queensland's coal-fired power stations into "clean energy hubs" as part of the state government's $62 billion energy plan provides certainty for regional workers.

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Queensland's clean energy and hydro power plan faces cost and delivery obstacles, experts warn

Energy experts say Queensland's "highly ambitious" clean energy plan is welcome but the government's blueprint for turning the state into a "renewable energy superpower" will pose challenges.

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Host of new rugby laws trialled to stop things driving players and fans mad

The new rules will be trialled at two Queensland Reds games

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Questions over land clearing in North Queensland where vulnerable species are thought to live

The loss of habitat likely to contain threatened animal and plant species has raised further questions about the effectiveness of state and federal environmental protection laws.

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Queensland plans to use 80 per cent renewable energy by 2035. How will it be achieved?

Hydro storage technology, a switch to solar and wind, and plans for a "SuperGrid" will all be needed to help Queensland meet its ambitious clean energy targets.

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Queensland's energy transition welcomed

Long-term energy targets have been welcomed as the Queensland government announced the modernisation of it's energy sector in a 10-year plan.

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Diesel pumps run dry at Mildura while north Qld drivers face long queues ahead of fuel excise increase

As people rush to fill up ahead of tonight's fuel excise increase, a Victorian service station runs out of diesel and operators across the country report long queues.

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Queensland government pledges to end reliance on coal-fired power by 2035

Annastacia Palaszczuk says state is facing a ‘climate emergency’ while unveiling $62bn energy plan

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Qld Reds to trial rugby rule refinements

Queensland Reds are to spearhead the potential introduction of fine-tuned rugby laws, in an effort to speed up the game and facilitate more ball-in-play.

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Qld lab failures miss crucial evidence

Frustration among Queensland police at the state-run forensics lab has been aired at an inquiry into delays and ineffective DNA testing by the facility.

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Vapes and illegal tobacco seized from southern Queensland stores in police raids after tip-offs

Members of the public reported the suspected illegal sale of the nicotine products to police and Queensland Health amid a state-wide crackdown.

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