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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Police failed to adequately investigate deaths of four Indigenous women, former officer says

Exclusive: Submission to state inquiry alleges Queensland police routinely hid domestic violence failures from coroner

The Guardian - AU

Cowboys beat Broncos, record Qld sweep

North Queensland have recorded their first ever 4-0 NRL season sweep over state opposition, scoring a comprehensive 40-26 win over Brisbane in Townsville.

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Latrell Mitchell rules himself out of State of Origin contention after making winning NRL return for South Sydney

Latrell Mitchell makes himself unavailable for NSW selection after helping the Rabbitohs beat the Eels 30-12 in his long-awaited return from injury. Earlier, the Cowboys and Sharks also enjoyed victories.

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How this Queensland family is using gemstones to fund an epic caravan trip around Australia

Liz and Steve Evans made the "terrifying" decision to pack up their life and hit the road with their two young children. And the way they are funding it is a little outside the box.

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Drink-driving court date for Qld mayor

Police have issued a Queensland mayor with a notice to appear after allegedly returning a a blood alcohol test of 0.177 per cent.

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'Increasing pressure' nationally to return to masks amid worsening COVID wave

Queensland's Chief Health Officer says there have been discussions with his interstate counterparts over whether masks should be mandated again.

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Rainbow Beach yacht Thalassa removed by Clayton's Towing Service in difficult retrieval

A Queensland community is grateful that a 15-metre fibreglass yacht has been removed from a popular beach in the middle of the school holidays.

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Political leadership will be critical to overhaul Queensland’s public sector after Coaldrake review

It remains to be seen if politicians locked in a cycle of point-scoring and conflict can summon the maturity needed for more open government

The Guardian - AU

How two cases shocked Queensland into action on domestic violence

The horrific murders of Hannah Clarke and Doreen Langham mobilised public opinion and a drive for change, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Queensland Department of Education says it has 'no power' to investigate Djarragun College

The Queensland Education Department says it does not have the jurisdiction to probe accusations that Djarragun College has failed in its duty of care to students and staff.

ABC News

Fears for 'iconic' Wangetti Trail as project stalls and support withdrawn

Supporters of the proposed Wangetti Trail are concerned the Queensland government is trying to take shortcuts that could detract from its promised 'iconic' status.

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I'll lead Labor to election: Palaszczuk

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has apologised to Queensland's public servants after a damning integrity review and confirmed her intention to seek re-election.

AAP

Queensland's Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce recommends strengthening consent laws, allow naming of sexual offenders

Sexual consent laws could be strengthened in Queensland and an education campaign launched to dispel rape myths, following recommendations from Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce.

ABC News

Women's task force delivers findings

The final report of Queensland's Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce includes 188 recommendations to improve women's and girls' experiences.

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New Qld crime and corruption watchdog boss

Bruce Barbour has been permanently appointed as chairman of the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission.

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Star probe should go further: opposition

The Queensland Opposition says a probe into the Star group's workings doesn't go far enough to address the role of unions, lobbyists and regulators

ABC News

BOM forecasts heavy rain for parts of NSW, SES urges residents to prepare

The Northern Rivers and south-east Queensland are expected avoid the heaviest falls, but residents in other areas are being urged to prepare as the weather system bears down from the north.

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Humpback whales' migration along Australia's east coast best time to hear marine animals sing

Just beneath the water's surface off Queensland's coast, humpback whales are heard singing to each other as researchers decipher how culture transmits between populations.

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Queensland police union calls for urgent funding and training in wake of domestic violence inquest findings

Sue and Lloyd Clarke echo the sentiments of Police Union president Ian Leavers, calling for the coroner's recommendation for domestic-violence-focused police stations to be acted upon as quickly as possible.

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Bellamy backs Munster to be fit for Origin

Craig Bellamy says his five-eighth Cameron Munster is likely to be fit to play for Queensland in Origin III after missing Melbourne's loss to Manly.

The Guardian - AU

Liberal Democrats stand down Queensland executive, alleging overspend on Campbell Newman campaign

Party’s national president John Humphreys alleges threats from creditors resulted in ‘crisis’

AAP

'Cover-up' in baby's 2013 death: coroner

A coroner has found family members know what transpired the night a seven-month-old baby died in a northern Queensland home, although no one has been charged.

AAP

Former judge heads Qld's Star casino probe

A probe into the Star Group's Queensland casinos will be headed by a former judge and have the full powers of a commission of enquiry.

ABC News

Varroa mite outbreak sees millions of bees destroyed, keepers call for compensation

Devastated apiarists are demanding to know how they will be compensated as millions of bees are killed in NSW. Meanwhile, Queensland has become the latest state to impose border restrictions amid the varroa mite outbreak.

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Flooding fears as Sydney braces for unseasonable downpours

Sydney residents are bracing for the possibility of flooding this week as a month's worth of rain is forecast to fall over the city in the next five days.

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