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GetUp outlines target seats for election

Left-wing advocacy outfit GetUp will target a slate of seats across NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory as it aims to dethrone the Morrison government.

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Birdsville Races return to outback Queensland after two-year COVID hiatus

Tiny Queensland frontier town of 115 swells to more than 3,000 as racegoers, bookies and caravaners make the long trek to attend Birdsville's famous horse racing event.

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How an early profound hearing loss diagnosis has changed the life of Queensland children like Alice

The Brisbane prep student was diagnosed with hearing loss in both ears as a baby and received cochlear implants a month after her first birthday.

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Where are the most marginal seats, and who might win them?

The map below shows the 2019 federal election results adjusted for redistributions in Victoria and Western Australia. Victoria gained a seat (Hawke), while WA lost one (Stirling). Hawke is a notional Labor seat, while Stirling was a Liberal seat, so Labor gained one notional seat by redistribution.

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Queensland drivers to face increased fines for seatbelts, speeding and running a red light

The Queensland government has announced an increase in fines for several driving offences, after covert road cameras caught almost 50,000 motorists using a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt in just four months.

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Ahead of the Birdsville races, Betoota pub throws open its doors again

In a town with an official population of zero, the Betoota pub has once again reopened, welcoming tourists on their dusty drive in outback Queensland.

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How will Queensland's natural disasters and COVID-19 pandemic shape the federal election?

Queensland is again shaping up to be in the hot seat this federal election with back-to-back disasters swaying voter sentiment, analysts say.

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It’s so frustrating when an election brings funding to north Queensland after years of neglect

Inadequate mobile coverage and internet speeds mean north Queenslanders say ‘once you’re north of Townsville, you might as well be on the moon’

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Seats to watch at the federal election in Queensland, where three-way contests and newcomers may hold the key

Labor told it needs to ‘find a way to reconnect with Queenslanders’, where the Liberal party holds 23 of the state’s 30 seats

The Guardian - AU

Fever surge to Super Netball lead

Captain Courtney Bruce played a key role as her West Coast Fever held off the Queensland Firebirds for a 77-69 win in Brisbane.

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Major parties promise Queensland lion’s share of discretionary grants in bid to woo battleground state

Guardian Australia is tracking Coalition and Labor funding commitments and highlighting pork-barrelling during the election campaign

The Guardian - AU

History in the making at 2022 federal poll

It's been a revolving door of prime ministers over the past decade but a 2022 win for Scott Morrison will make him the first successive victor since 2004.

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Australian election 2022: Scott Morrison warns voters against change as Anthony Albanese promises a ‘better future’

Prime minister calls federal election for 21 May as two leaders outline pitch to voters

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane Olympics body directors named

The five directors of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics organising committee include a who's who of corporate leaders and Queensland locals.

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Beef industry could struggle to achieve net zero by 2030 if Queensland keeps clearing land

The federal government is banking on carbon offsets to reach net zero, but Queensland continues to have the highest deforestation rate in the country.

The Guardian - AU

Family violence groups call for Victoria’s first culturally specific refuge

Unlike Queensland and New South Wales, Victoria has no culturally specific family violence refuges

AAP

Waratahs thrash Queensland Reds in Super W

The NSW Waratahs have secured a top-two Super W finish after a 46-0 home win and eight-try rout of Queensland.

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Qld man charged with woman's murder

A Queensland man has been charged with the murder of a woman in Cairns.

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Cash-strapped battlers can no longer afford repairs on houses as maintenance costs soar

Routine maintenance jobs, like fixing a leaking roof or rotten stairs and painting, are out of reach for a growing number of cash-strapped Queenslanders as labour shortages and material price hikes bite.

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Queensland flood victims ineligible for current government payments hope major buy-back scheme brings relief

Six weeks on from the devastating floods that swept through parts of south-east Queensland, people who lost everything are still waiting for government funding to rebuild their homes.

ABC News

Video link improving outcomes for stroke patients in regional areas

Patients presenting with catastrophic stroke in regional areas can now be treated within minutes thanks to a new medical service called telestroke.

The Guardian - AU

Living on the wedge: why the Coalition faces threats from left and right in Queensland

All the attention has been on Labor’s struggles in the state, but the LNP could face challenges on two fronts in the upcoming election

The Guardian - AU

Getting down with Didg – Queensland’s Deaf Indigenous Dance Group

The Cairns-based troupe provide a safe space for dancers to express their culture and communicate freely

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Father-son kicking session aids Roosters

A goalkicking clinic with father Ben in the hours before Friday's NRL win over Brisbane paid off handsomely for Sydney Roosters young gun Sam Walker.

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Roosters beat Broncos 24-20 after insane finish, featuring three tries in final five minutes

The Roosters win 24-20 as the Broncos score a try, miss a conversion and get two penalties in the final 90 seconds. All this coming after a golden-point win for the Warriors over the Cowboys earlier in the night.

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