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Queensland Human Rights Commission recommends overhaul of state's anti-discrimination laws

The Attorney-General asked for a review of the state's 30-year-old anti-discrimination laws. The Queensland Human Rights Commission has gone much further in recommending they be scrapped entirely in favour of new legislation.

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Bid to change Queensland law that allows religious schools to discriminate against gay teachers

Under proposed changes, only school staff involved in direct teaching of religion could be subject to different rules

The Guardian - AU

Mosquitoes buzz off as record wet weather disrupts Queensland breeding cycle

One silver lining to Queensland's record rainfall this year goes against everything we thought we knew about mosquitoes.

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Yeppoon architect wins award for Muttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre design

The Muttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre was built with local rocks as the main material and requires no power or staff to run, features that won the architect a design award.

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Mackay hospitality business buys motel to attract overseas staff during worker shortage

The Sunday brunch is back in full swing, but hospitality businesses are struggling to attract staff — so one Queensland company has figured out a way to offer housing.

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What regional builders are facing after a stack of big city construction company liquidations

When Oracle Homes crashed into liquidation last week, people building homes across Queensland watched on and wondered if they too could be left with a dream home left in limbo.

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The 'yuck factor' pushes a premier towards desalination yet again, but history suggests recycled water's time has come

A battle is brewing in South-East Queensland over water. Despite heavy rains and flooding, the water supply authority, Seqwater, has flagged the need to find more water sources to keep up with urban growth.

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Shark nets go back in water at NSW beaches

Shark nets have returned to NSW beaches but conservationists say they don't protect humans and take a horrible toll on wildlife.

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Two horse racing participants suspended after launching investigation into photos of possible electronic 'jigger' being used

Queensland racing authorities have suspended two participants after a photo was circulated allegedly depicting a jockey holding an object in his hand that looks similar to an electronic 'jigger'.

ABC News

Qld govt won't expand Star casino probe

Queensland Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman says the inquiry into Star will make recommendations on reforms for casino operators in the state.

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Researcher using maths to help Antarctica recognised in Young Tall Poppy STEM awards

Twelve young Queenslanders have been recognised for their efforts in research, including a mathematician who codes models to help scientists understand vulnerable environments.

ABC News

Queensland police who arrested author Chelsea Watego did not also approach ‘aggressive white man’ at scene, tribunal hears

Indigenous academic alleges treatment by two officers during 2018 arrest amounted to unlawful discrimination on basis of her race, a claim the officers and state government denies

The Guardian - AU

Qld donor conception law reforms urged

The Queensland government has been urged to pass laws to ensure all people conceived by donor can access details of their donor's identity and medical history.

AAP

Wife murderer Nicholson in Qld parole bid

The Queensland Parole Board will hear a parole application by murderer Clive Anthony Nicholson, who was jailed in 2006 for killing his wife Julie.

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Greens want two-year rent freeze in Qld

The Queensland Greens want to freeze rents for all residential properties in the state for two years and cap increases after that.

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Tributes flow for Qld plane crash victims

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and the Queensland Farmers' Federation have paid tribute to three people killed in a light plane crash west of Brisbane.

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Storm cells sweep across outback Queensland bringing 'unusually' wet start to spring

A "remarkable" wet start to spring has graziers across outback Queensland welcoming close to 70mm of rain in a 24-hour period.

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Calls to repeal gag laws for those under guardianship and trustees

Across most of Australia it's a criminal offence to identify someone under the Public Guardian or Trustee, but the Queensland government is under pressure to change that.

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Final report into deadly Qld flood due

Queensland's Inspector-General Emergency Management will hand the state government the result of its review into the handing of the February and March floods.

The Guardian - AU

Rent freeze: what will the Greens achieve if it comes into effect in Queensland?

Greens bill being introduced to parliament will seek to freeze residential rents across the state for two years

ABC News

The Loop: Chris Dawson likely to appeal murder conviction, Queensland plane crash victims named, and squashing a world record in a pumpkin boat

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

Newcastle Herald

This That music festival cancelled for 2022

NEWCASTLE'S biggest annual music festival, This That, has cancelled its 2022 edition due to economic factors. After two years of COVID-caused cancellations, This That had planned to return to Wickham Park in its preferred springtime slot on November 5. However, on Tuesday festival organisers released a statement announcing the cancellation…

The Guardian - AU

Huge profits for fossil-fuel giants Woodside and Santos stoke calls for windfall tax

Senator David Pocock and Bob Carr among those urging Albanese government to claw back massive mining profits

AAP

Man dies after suspicious Qld house fire

A 65-year-old man has died in hospital after he was critically injured in a suspicious house fire in north Queensland earlier this month.

ABC News

Man investigated over fatal Ayr house fire dies in hospital

A man at the centre of a homicide investigation over a house fire in north Queensland has died in hospital, three weeks after his partner perished in the blaze.

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