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Coal mine brings great harm, opponents say

Lawyers for opponents of a massive coal mine proposed for Queensland say the project would have an economic benefit but also bring about "very profound harm".

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Qld govt to meet mayor over gas proposal

The Queensland government won't make a decision on a controversial coal seam gas application until the resources minister meets with the mayor who opposes it.

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Sentence appeal for Qld couple's killer

The Queensland government is appealing the sentence imposed on a teenager who struck and killed Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter with a stolen car.

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Qld treasurer denies business tax promise

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick is adamant his 2020 election pledge for no new or increased taxes was made to voters, not businesses.

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Heart valve replacement exports limited by worker shortage, as beef by-products go to waste

Exports for human heart valve replacements are being impacted by Australia's worker shortage, with a Queensland company unable to fill all of its lifesaving orders.

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North Queensland Cowboys join the NRLW under expanded women's competition

A talented teen who played rugby with the boys will soon have a chance at achieving her dream of playing for the Cowboys as North Queensland secures a team in the NRLW.

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Qld electricity prices raise questions

There are calls for an inquiry into Queensland's wholesale electricity prices, which are the highest in the nation and regularly hit record levels.

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‘Startling’: Queensland independent polls second in Groom with only 8.3% of primary vote

Suzie Holt finished fourth on primary vote in the LNP-held seat, but is at 42.89% of 2PP after preferences

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Qld to invest $15m in battery testing

The Queensland budget will include $15 million for battery testing, while Treasurer Cameron Dick has not ruled out lifting fees and charges.

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Vigoro was a popular sport last century and is still 'alive and swinging' in Queensland

Ipswich, Boonah, and Cairns remain the last towns and cities fielding vigoro teams in Australia, and possibly the world. Here's why it's a fun new hobby to try.

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Queenslanders dodge electricity outages

Queenslanders have avoided power outages as the federal energy regulator takes control of the wholesale national supply market.

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COVID-19 vaccine refusal case for dental therapist may go to Industrial Relations Commission's full bench

The Queensland Health employee of almost 40 years was dismissed in March after failing to comply with a directive to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Power outages would push food prices higher from paddock to plate, farmers say

Farmers are bracing for power outages that could affect the flow from paddock to plate, forcing even higher prices for their produce.

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NSW residents urged to conserve power – as it happened

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All eyes on north-west Queensland's Georgina Basin to ease global fertiliser shortages

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine exacerbates a global shortage of fertiliser, Australian miners want to make the country a globally preferred exporter while also creating domestic security.

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Government advised 'power supply adequate'

The Australian Energy Market Operator has advised the government there is enough power available to avoid load-shedding and blackouts, but pressure remains.

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Energy economists are calling for change, so what can Queensland do to avoid future blackouts?

Five of Queensland's state-owned power generators are currently not operating. Others are being turned off on purpose as blackouts threaten.

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‘Situation is urgent’: treat housing crisis like a natural disaster, Queensland government told

Advocates call for a leaders’ meeting to coordinate support for people displaced by floods, pandemic and soaring house prices

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Queensland casino inquiry could impact on $3.6bn project, gambling expert says

Probe ordered into Star’s suitability to hold licence amid construction of Queen’s Wharf development

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Power companies accused of engineering crisis for profit

Multibillion-dollar power companies left Australia under a threat of blackout on Tuesday night after they removed electricity from the grid for profit.

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Power uncertainty hits multiple states as AEMO makes moves to cover shortfalls

Market notices published on the AEMO website warned of possible power interruptions in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.

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What is load shedding and why is it a sign that Australia's largest electricity market is in crisis?

In the electricity industry, no two words instil a greater sense of fear or failure as load shedding. Here's why.

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Qld govt not monitoring supply contracts

Queensland's auditor-general says it's unclear if the state government is getting value for money from the hundreds of supply contracts it has signed.

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Qld man's murder linked to bikie gang

Queensland Police have recovered the murder weapon used in the killing of John Anthony Lazzaro, 56, south of Brisbane more than 10 years ago.

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Qld govt to probe Star's casino licence

Star Entertainment will be the subject of another probe as Queensland announces an independent review into the casino operator's suitability to hold a licence.

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