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Native red triangle slugs pop up in Queensland backyards after rain, delighting researchers

A large, unique native slug spotted on pool decks and trees throughout Brisbane is intriguing home owners with its brightly-coloured shape on its back.

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Students demand answers on how politicians will address youth issues

For many Queensland year 12 students, it's the first time they'll vote in a federal election, all while they're still in school. The ABC brings together politicians and students to discuss the issues.

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Brisbane Ekka to return in 100 days after two years of COVID cancellations

Organisers say they can't wait to welcome back competitors and spectators to the historic event.

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What are Queensland's COVID isolation rules?

Queensland's COVID-19 rules have been eased further as rules for asymptomatic close contacts and unvaccinated travellers are set to be scrapped. Here's what you need to know.

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Give persimmon a chance: five ways to eat the misunderstood fruit from salad to Alanna Sapwell’s tarte tartin

Persimmons are slowly making their way into Australian grocers. A perfect autumn pick-me-up, the sweet variety can be eaten firm – in everything from salad to tarte tatin

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NSW premier dismisses Queensland’s bid for NRL grand final

With talk of a bidding war between Sydney and Brisbane, former Maroons skipper suggests MCG host the season decider

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Qld premier avoids corruption question

The Queensland premier has waved off a question about hundreds of corruption allegations made by public employees in the last financial year.

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Brisbane Olympic board seeks 2032 boss

Appointing a chief executive for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics is the top priority of the organising committee board.

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Qld opposition backs 50-50 health funding

The Queensland Liberal National Party says a 50-50 split on hospital funding with federal government "would be ideal" but capacity issues must also be fixed.

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Qld Indigenous town's phones down again

Lockhart River Mayor Wayne Butcher says telecommunications services in the far north Queensland community have failed again.

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Western Queensland soaked in record-breaking April rain as Longreach surrounded by floodwaters

An unseasonable weather event drenches Western Queensland in "almost monsoonal-like" rainfall that has seen an 83-year record tumble and left Longreach surrounded by floodwaters.

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ADF flood rescue pilots flew with failing equipment, commander reveals

Despite system faults and treacherous weather conditions, Oakey-based Army helicopter pilots rescued almost 80 people during the 2022 floods.

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Matt Canavan told to 'pull his head in' by government colleagues over net zero by 2050 comments

Nationals senator Matt Canavan is told to "pull his head in" by a colleague, and slapped down by the Prime Minister, after attempting to muddy the waters over the Coalition's climate change commitments in the middle of a tight election race.

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Prehistoric crocodile fossil, Kronosaurus queenslandicus, lingers far from home at Harvard

While the world's only mounted Kronosaurus queenslandicus fossil is at Harvard University, palaeontologists say there are better specimens still waiting to be found in outback Queensland.

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Rental car shortage creating tourism headache in Queensland as production delays stymie supply

Visitors returning to Australia's tourism hot spots are experiencing an acute shortage of rental cars as companies struggle to restock, with some having reduced their fleet for COVID-19.

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Community groups angered as Queensland government proposes logging in state forest

Plan would see selected hardwood natives in area dubbed ‘Ferny Forest’ cut down this year

The Guardian - AU

‘There’s no escaping this crisis’: Queensland family of five struggle to find a stable rental

Rebecca Brown was just home from hospital when she was told ‘the owners want to move in, they want the keys ASAP’

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Qld Police policies 'inadequate': coroner

Queensland Police procedures were "inadequate" and officers were not properly briefed before a violent offender was shot at a hospital, a coroner says.

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First Nations challenge over approval of Clive Palmer’s coalmine begins in Queensland

Case centres on whether proposed Galilee Coal Project would harm climate and limit human rights

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Fatal shooting of Tyson Jessen while under police guard shows failure of 'good police practices', Queensland coroner finds

Queensland police officers were not provided with adequate information when tasked with guarding a violent criminal who was shot dead at Ipswich Hospital, Queensland's state coroner has found.

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Qld coal seam gas waste plan criticised

Activists warn a draft Queensland government plan would allow the coal seam gas industry to simply bury waste brine, posing a risk to the environment.

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Bennett confident on Munster pitch

Wayne Bennett has shrugged off concerns over the Dolphins' roster shape for NRL admission, saying he is still trying to get Cameron Munster as early as 2023.

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Queensland education department staff urged to report integrity breaches as public interest responsibility

Teachers and employees of Education Queensland are being encouraged to call out and report breaches of integrity within the workplace, as the Opposition says there is a "problematic" culture across the Labor government.

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Qld education boss in corruption crackdown

Queensland education staff are being warned of a zero tolerance approach to fraud and corruption as misconduct allegations dog the government.

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Townsville deluge breaks April records set in 2000, rainfall to ease

Record breaking rainfall has prompted flooding in Townsville, with some residents being rescued by SES.

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