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Ruby Edwards's brother born days after the Queensland toddler died with COVID-19

The mother of toddler Ruby Edwards who died last Sunday after contracting COVID-19 gives birth to a baby boy, with the family saying the newborn brings the promise of happier times.

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Cross-border crime network busted in raids

A multi-agency police operation across NSW and Queensland has led to multiple arrests and the dismantling of a drug lab, according to police.

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Goondiwindi has a tight rental market, but many believe it's a good sign for the region

The vacancy rate in this regional Queensland town is just 0.1 per cent. But some residents think it's a positive as more and more young people are buying and staying in the region.

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How has Queensland changed? Here's what the Bureau of Statistics' latest 2021 Census data tells us

The latest release of 2021 Census data reveals some of the key changes, from how many people now own their own home to who they are living with.

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Queensland koala funding diverted to rollercoaster could be much better spent, experts say

Scientists say public money originally set for Dreamworld ‘koala tourism facility’ could be used to combat habitat loss and chlamydia

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Queensland Health to review medical costs for sexual assault victims by end of year

Organisation says fees for treatment of injuries, MRIs and STI testing for people without medicare would be reassessed

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Soaring gas prices help Origin Energy net $1.59bn from Queensland pipeline

Revenue at Australia Pacific LNG doubles in 2021-22, prompting renewed calls for a windfall tax

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Patients left waiting outside emergency departments for longer in Queensland as satellite hospitals delayed

Ambulance ramping is worsening in Queensland amid the latest COVID wave, as it's revealed satellite hospitals designed to lessen the load on emergency departments won't be ready until the end of next year.

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Qld to tackle limited abortion access

Queensland's government is looking to expand access to abortion, with many in the state's regions having to travel to Brisbane for a surgical termination.

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More First Nation kids placed in Qld care

The over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Queensland's child protection system continues to grow, new data shows.

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‘Shit area, shit house’: Queensland police officer allegedly told not to waste time investigating woman’s death, inquiry hears

Survey of 53 QPS officers revealed ‘prettier’ domestic violence victims more likely to receive attention from police, inquiry hears

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Hiring family 'common' at Qld health body

It was common for family to be hired at Queensland's biggest public hospital service before an alleged nepotism scandal, a court has heard.

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The Queensland government spent $1.9 million on Tradies in Paradise campaign, only two have been paid

The Queensland government spent $1.9 million on the Tradies in Paradise campaign, but only two have taken them up on cash incentives so far.

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Two tradies wooed by $2m Qld govt program

The Queensland government has spent $1.9 million on an incentive program to woo interstate tradespeople, of which only two people have taken part.

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Vaccine patch combats COVID variants

Queensland researchers testing a needle-free vaccine patch have found it has better efficacy in neutralising COVID-19 than traditionally administered jabs.

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Not sensible to own quarantine centre: Qld

The Queensland government will mothball the Wellcamp quarantine facility next month, despite having a lease until April.

ABC News

Queensland records one of its highest COVID death tolls in a single reporting period

Queensland records one of its highest death tolls of the pandemic, with 27 COVID-related fatalities in the latest reporting period.

ABC News

Arctic-like temperatures won't go away in southern Queensland as tourists plot their winter escape

Just when it felt like the last cold snap had ended, another one is gripping the state's south again. But it hasn't stopped a quirky winter festival from thriving.

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Qld Govt, Actual Villains, Used $$ Set Aside For Crucial Koala Research On A Fkn Rollercoaster

You cannot make this shit up, folks.

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No answers on Qld coal mine water dealings

Questions about dealings between the Bravus mining operation in central Queensland and state government-owned corporation Sunwater have gone unanswered.

ABC News

Low unemployment and immigration levels force Queensland businesses to look interstate for workers

Low unemployment and immigration levels are putting the squeeze on small businesses, forcing them to look interstate for workers.

The Guardian - AU

Secret dealings: state-owned Queensland water company refuses to outline Adani relationship

Sunwater says documents confidential after right-to-information request reveals dealings with mining giant

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New Idea To Stop Kids From Vaping Just Dropped: Sending *Checks Notes* Army Veterans To Schools

The sunny state of Queensland seems to be embroiled in a never-ending war against vapers. Specifically, vapers who duck out of their Modern History class to slurp a grape-flavoured Gunnpod in the dunny. Schools across the state have already installed “silent vape dectors” in bathrooms to stop kids from vaping…

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Witness accused of embellishing evidence

Queensland's corruption watchdog pressured a key witness to embellish evidence against a former health boss in an alleged nepotism scandal, a court has heard.

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Koala research money used on rollercoaster

Almost $3 million of taxpayer money for a koala research centre has been 'repurposed' to build a rollercoaster at a Queensland theme park.

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