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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.

AAP

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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Queensland Masters Athletics competitors in 90s defy age barriers at track and field championships

They are an inspiration to many, but Maurice and Christiane insist there's no secret to their success — just Sunday morning track and field training followed by a croissant and the newspaper puzzles.

ABC News

Second electricity crunch looming in Qld

The Australian Energy Market Operator is likely to again have to order Queensland electricity generators to fire up their plants to avoid blackouts.

AAP

Independent review announced into Star Entertainment's casino licences in Queensland

An independent probe will look into Star Entertainment's suitability to continue holding casino licences in Queensland after allegations of fraudulent activity at its venues in New South Wales.

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Power shortages could hit eastern Australia as energy market operator scrambles to avoid outages

Aemo cancels alert on potential blackouts in Victoria but electricity shortfalls forecast to continue in Queensland and New South Wales

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Energy ministers trade barbs amid flurry of warning notices – as it happened

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Bowen confident blackouts to be averted

A major power crisis along the east coast has been avoided with the intervention of the regulator and cooperation of industry, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.

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Queensland power prices have been capped and there's concern about blackouts. What you need to know

Fears about blackouts due to a shortage of energy in Queensland did not eventuate last night but the Sunshine State is not the only one with warnings ahead.

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Massive great white shark attacks surfer who desperately fights it off

Russell Specht shared his nephew's experience as beachgoers and swimmers were warned of sharks off the coast of Frenchman's Beach in Queensland, Australia, last weekend

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Big electricity consumers in Queensland cut use to avoid blackouts as NSW faces shortages

Market operator in talks with large consumers as country faces energy crisis mainly due to poorly performing coal-fired generators

AAP

Mining magnate's widow in court over will

The widow of Queensland mining magnate Ken Talbot is taking court action against a lawyer who was retained to help her late husband make a new will.

ABC News

Queensland power blackouts averted as AEMO directs generators to protect network

After warnings of potential blackouts in Queensland, the Australian Energy Market Operator says it is using its powers to direct generators to avoid a power shortage.

AAP

Qld Indigenous to be handed more control

The Queensland government will give Indigenous communities more oversight and decision-making power over services including housing, health care, and education.

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Lincoln Crowley first Indigenous person to be sworn in as Supreme Court Justice

Justice Lincoln Crowley was appointed to Queensland's Supreme Court this morning. He says it is "remarkable" the community has waited this long.

AAP

Qld govt earmarks $750m for cancer centre

The Queensland government has announced a $750 million investment in a new cancer centre in Brisbane to help take the pressure off crowded hospitals.

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