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A family of Tamil asylum seekers have arrived in Queensland on their way to new hometown Biloela, arriving from Perth after release from immigration detention.

AAP

Queensland government considers lease extensions at the site of anti-CSG blockade

Arrow Energy’s applications to extend leases discovered by campaigners via report on company website

The Guardian - AU

What TV channel is State of Origin on? UK kick off time, live stream details and team news

State of Origin gets underway in Sydney this week

Wales Online

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Girl, 4, can't go outside because she's 'allergic to everything' - including air

Clara Clark from Queensland, Australia has been unable to manage "more than a crumb" of food for the last 12 months and can't even to go to school

Daily Mirror

‘Hit an iceberg’: KFC switches to cabbage in Australia due to lettuce shortage

Fast-food chain temporarily changes recipe due to supply chain issues caused by floods in Queensland and northern NSW earlier this year

The Guardian - AU

NSW ready to take Origin grind to Maroons

One year after blowing Queensland off the park in State of Origin I, NSW are preparing to grind their way to victory over the Maroons in the 2022 series-opener.

AAP

Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park management plan cheered by Waanyi people

Waanyi native title holders hope a new management agreement for the popular Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park in Queensland will help them protect and showcase their culture.

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There will be an inquiry into Queensland's state-run forensic testing lab. Here's what the outcomes could be

Forensic biologist Kirsty Wright says there's "nothing anywhere in the world" like the DNA testing failures at the Queensland-run forensics lab. What could the consequences be for criminal cases?

ABC News

Qld mental health funding lowest in nation

A Queensland inquiry has called on the state government to boost funding for mental health, alcohol and drug services, as well as social housing.

AAP

Queensland issues 100,000 phone and seatbelt fines, but traffic camera accuracy questioned

The Transport Minister says he's staggered by the number of offences recorded since the start of the year, but some motorists claim the state's camera system has its flaws.

ABC News

Qld govt mulls new community group funding

Community centres in Queensland will have their funding model reviewed as the state government develops a 10-year plan to address social isolation.

AAP

Qld students to get free period products

The Queensland government will fund free period product dispensers for students in state high schools in this month's budget.

AAP

Queensland parliamentary inquiry highlights dramatic rise in ambulance call-outs for mental health emergencies

Harrowing evidence — from health services, advocates and people with lived experience of mental health issues — is heard by a parliamentary committee tasked with scrutinising Queensland's mental health system.

ABC News

Knights NRLW skipper Romy Teitzel wins Queensland Origin selection

Teitzel, a 23-year-old from Townsville, will be joined in the 22-player Maroons squad by Newcastle's new signing Tamika Upton.

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Russian giant sues Rio over Qld refinery

Russian companies have filed papers in the Federal Court arguing Queensland Alumina Limited had no right to cut them out of the business because of sanctions.

The Guardian - AU

Subsidiary of Russian company sues Rio Tinto for cutting it out of Queensland alumina operation

Australia’s sanctions on oligarch Oleg Deripaska led to Rio Tinto taking responsibility for Gladstone refinery from Rusal subsidiary

ABC News

Why New South Wales' back three can blow Queensland away in the State of Origin opener

There is nothing Brian To'o likes more than running into people — and that could give New South Wales a serious advantage in the State of Origin opener, writes Nick Campton.

AAP

Qld premier to delay integrity changes

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she will wait for a report into government integrity before committing to any structural changes.

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Queensland to hold inquiry into DNA testing at forensics lab amid accusations it failed victims

Minister acknowledges family of Shandee Blackburn, who was fatally stabbed in 2013 in a case that sparked calls for reform

AAP

Maroons plan to topple NSW Panther clique

Daly Cherry-Evans will rely on his own solid spine combination to counter a Penrith-heavy NSW unit that proved too good in last year's State of Origin.

AAP

Inquiry announced into Qld's DNA lab

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a commission of inquiry into the state's troubled John Tonge forensics lab.

ABC News

Queensland launches a commission of inquiry into DNA testing at its state-run forensics laboratory

The inquiry comes after the Queensland Police Service confirmed they were reviewing all previous sexual assault cases dating back to the beginning of 2018.

ABC News

Lettuce farmers contemplate flood-hit future as 'rotting' crops create supply shortage for KFC

Queensland lettuce farmers grappling with months of devastating floods are calling for financial help as a supply shortage prompts fast food company KFC to introduce a leafy replacement on its burgers.

AAP

Qld to widen gambling tax, impose new levy

Queensland's gambling tax will rise from 15 per cent to 20 per cent and be broadened to include free and bonus bets in this month's state budget.

ABC News

Huge rainfall in outback Queensland brings hope of an end to long drought

The drought in outback Queensland has been long and punishing, forcing many to flee their livelihoods. But recent rain has left locals wondering if the decade-long big dry has finally come to an end.

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