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Qld premier open to forensics examination

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has not ruled out an inquiry into Queensland's state-run forensics laboratory following claims of DNA-testing problems.

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Grant-Hunt Maroons connection runs deep

Harry Grant, once a tee boy for Ben Hunt in a team coached by his dad, will share the hooking duties with his Yeppoon mate in Wednesday's Origin opener.

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Brisbane 2011 flood class action win of $450 million to be distributed by early 2023

Victims of the 2011 Brisbane floods have started receiving part of the $450 million settlement won in a class action against dam operator SunWater and the state of Queensland.

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Virtual reality is helping residents with COVID isolation in aged care centres across Queensland

Virtual reality is helping residents escape the four walls of their rooms, step back in time to revisit old memories, and tick off bucket list items.

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Stan television series Black Snow focuses on Australian South Sea Islander history

A classic "whodunnit" deeply rooted in the history of its North Queensland backdrop is set to begin filming this month … and it is looking for local cast.

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Woppa-Great Keppel Island's future in limbo as Gina Rinehart abandons plans to redevelop

There were high hopes mining magnate Gina Rinehart would be the one to pull off what others had so far failed to do. So what now for the future of Great Keppel Island?

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Queensland Children's Hospital under strain with spike in flu and respiratory cases

The Queensland Children's Hospital emergency department is experiencing unprecedented demand. For seven days in the past fortnight, it saw more than 300 children per day – a jump of about 30 per cent.

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Cold weather to ease in eastern Australia today, but the weekend will bring frigid conditions and rain

The Bureau of Meteorology says maximum temperatures in the east and south-east are expected to stay well below average as cold fronts arrive over the weekend.

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Qld govt denies electricity price gouging

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland has called for rebates and interventions to shield the state's businesses from surging electricity prices.

AAP

Seven new species on the menu for Queensland fans of sustainable seafood, new guide says

Australian Marine Conservation Society says management of reef line fisheries is ‘really admirable’ and will help keep fishing stock ‘environmentally resilient’

The Guardian - AU

‘Wrong type of woman’: Queensland taskforce hears of police disbelief of abuse allegations

Harrowing accounts from victims among 304 submissions to women’s safety and justice taskforce

The Guardian - AU

Tino, Haas poised to renew Origin rivalry

Queensland's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says he's ready to play in the front-row in next week's State of Origin opener, and resume hostilities with NSW's Payne Haas.

AAP

Labor’s full cabinet has finally been sworn in. Here’s a who’s who of new ministers

Although Labor hasn't been in government since 2013, almost half of the new cabinet have past experience as government ministers.

The New Daily

Qld physio found guilty of sexual assaults

A veteran Queensland physiotherapist has been found guilty of two counts of sexual assault after touching two female patients' vaginas while treating them.

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Queensland Police Commissioner testifies in court about COVID-19 vaccine mandate directive to staff

Queensland's Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll is grilled in the Supreme Court in Brisbane over her decision to introduce a mandatory staff-wide COVID-19 vaccine policy.

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NRL's newest club the Dolphins invests in Bundaberg Rugby League

The partnership is set to foster the next generation of talent out of the Wide Bay region.

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Insurance Council says cost of northern NSW and south-east Queensland floods now at $4.3 billion

The combined floods are now considered the "fourth most expensive disaster" in Australia's history, with the cost expected to rise.

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Top cop in court over Qld jab challenge

Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has appeared in the Supreme Court over a challenge against mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for the state's officers.

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Coalition set to be biggest Senate party

Counting is continuing for the final seats for the Senate, where the coalition is on track to have the most seats in the upper house.

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Qld set for 30-50pct power bills rises

The Queensland government can intervene to shield households and businesses from bill shock and ensure small electricity retailers stay afloat, an analyst says.

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Queensland could cancel two gas leases

Arrow Energy's coal seam gas leases in the Scenic Rim of Queensland could be cancelled amid community uproar.

The Conversation

With diesel $2 a litre and a new leader, the Nationals could pivot on climate to focus on energy independence

You might look at the recent election result and conclude it was a reasonable one for the National Party. Its MPs held their seats despite several swings against them, and gained strength within the Coalition, after the Liberal Party suffered major losses.

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Greens senator-elect Penny Allman-Payne sets up in Matt Canavan's Central Queensland region

Just who is Queensland's new senator from Gladstone? The former high school teacher and lawyer who looks set to become the state's second Greens senator insists she will base herself in the heartland of fossil fuel.

AAP

Cowboys out to inflict more hurt on Titans

Jason Taumalolo's return from injury helps offset the loss of four players to Origin for North Queensland when they play Gold Coast in NRL on Thursday night.

The Guardian - AU

Job vacancies jump by a quarter in regional Australia, outstripping mining boom record

Rural areas now have 84,600 unfilled jobs, far exceeding the 2011 peak, despite constraints of limited housing

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