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BOM's winter summary finds season not as cold or wet as it felt, though yearly rainfall records could still fall

Spring has arrived and the BOM's winter data is in. The results suggest some of us might be getting a bit soft, though yearly rainfall records still look likely to tumble in some areas.

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Qld approves Carborough Downs coal project

The expansion of the Carborough coal mine in central Queensland has been approved by the state government, allowing the project to operate for another 11 years.

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Qld toddler killer could lose parole right

A Queensland murderer who slit his toddler nephew's throat could be declared a restricted prisoner, denying him the right to apply for parole.

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Qld to move away from public health orders

The Queensland government says it will move away from managing the COVID-19 pandemic with public health orders "unless it is absolutely necessary".

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Woolworths stores lock up aerosol deodorants amid chroming concerns in Queensland

The retail giant has joined efforts to stamp out chroming, a potentially deadly practice that medical experts say is akin to "melting your brain".

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Qld discrimination laws in need of reform

Obligations on organisations to take reasonable steps to eliminate sex discrimination are among reforms put forward by Queensland's Human Rights Commission.

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Qld murderer Nicholson makes parole bid

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

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Queensland in 'new stage' of COVID-19 pandemic, changes to vaccine mandate, reliance on health directives and reporting flagged

Health Minister Yvette D'Ath announces daily reporting of COVID statistics will be wound back and a blanket COVID-19 vaccine mandate direction for private health care workers will be lifted.

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Qld police DV inquiry mulls more hearings

An inquiry into Queensland police responses to domestic violence could reopen to public hearings focusing on the culture in the force.

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Qld not entitled to most Acland royalties

Land title rules mean Queensland will likely miss out on more than 90 per cent of royalties generated if a new coal mine goes ahead.

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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

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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'.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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