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Scott Morrison says Covid close contact isolation rule ‘redundant’, more mobile homes on way to NSW flood victims – as it happened

Prime minister says old rules are ‘starving businesses of staff’. This blog is now closed

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Photographer Gary Cranitch has spent years capturing stunning images of Queensland's river systems from up close and on high

Since 2019, Queensland Museum photographer Gary Cranitch has been collecting images of rarely seen remote and beautiful parts of the state to document wetland regions.

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Queensland escapee recaptured after crash

Queensland police say they have arrested a man following his escape from a low-security prison in Townsville last weekend.

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Remembering those who died in Queensland's flood disaster

On top of the devastation to homes and property, 13 lives were tragically lost in Queensland alone. Here's what we know about the victims.

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Roads ripped apart by NSW and Queensland floods must be rebuilt stronger, councils say

Repairs could top $1bn and mayors say roads and bridges shouldn’t just be rebuilt but ‘rebuilt to withstand future disasters’

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Insurers brace for rising flood damage amid climate change, and they warn you should too

Amid the clean-up after what are likely to be the costliest floods in Australian history, insurers warn things are set to get worse, especially along the east coast.

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Bridget McKenzie grilled on Today as anger grows at government flood crisis response

The Morrison government's response to the flood crisis in Queensland and NSW has found few fans this week, with some attacks coming from unlikely sources.

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Qld lab to test for plastics in human body

A high-tech stainless steel lab has been built in Queensland to determine plastic pollution loads in the human body.

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Alleged child exploitation scheme in Qld

A tip off has helped police uncover what they believe is a child exploitation operation in north Queensland, with three men arrested and another on the run.

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Mitch Swepson to make debut in second Test against Pakistan

Queensland leg-spinner Mitch Swepson will play the second Test against Pakistan, with seamer Josh Hazlewood making way.

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Qld schools to get free sanitary products

The Queensland government has paired with charity Share the Dignity to provide free sanitary products in schools across the state.

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Qld records 8 virus deaths, 4327 new cases

Another eight COVID-19 deaths and 4327 new cases have been recorded in Queensland, with Annastacia Palaszczuk saying the state is "coming off" its Omicron wave.

AAP

Australia bans imports of Russian oil, petroleum, gas and coal – as it happened

Australia follows lead of US and UK with Russia sanctions; ‘We want tradies to come to Queensland,’ premier says. This blog is now closed

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Prince of Wales links Australia's floods to climate change in message of support to those affected in Queensland and NSW

The Prince of Wales releases a message support to people who have been affected by floods in Queensland and NSW this month, saying he has "great admiration for the resilience, courage and compassion of the Australian people".

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Flood looting suspect faces Brisbane court

A Gold Coast man has become the first person charged with looting during the deadly flood disaster to appear in a Queensland court.

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Lingering western Queensland heatwave and drought forces axing of stock

Farmers in north Queensland say they're out of options as increasingly severe drought conditions force them to sell large amounts of stock. They say they're struggling to see a long-term future.

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University of Queensland researchers partner with Moderna to create fast-tracked, potentially 'game-changing' vaccines

Queensland researchers are set to partner with biotechnology company Moderna to fast-track the development of vaccines against some of the world's biggest health threats.

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Townsville has just 12 beds for homeless teens, leaving many desperate for shelter

Youth workers in this Queensland city warn homeless teens fleeing abusive family lives are ending up on the street, with nowhere safe to shelter.

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National Emergency Declared As Flooding Continues To Ravage Australia

This is the second March in a row where heavy rains have brought flooding to coastal portions of Queensland and New South Wales.

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Former lord mayor Jim Soorley was previous consultant to windfarm company that later got $150 million Queensland government power deal

Former lobbyist Jim Soorley chaired CS Energy when it agreed to a $150 million deal from a company that previously employed him as a consultant. State government ministers say Mr Soorley did not tell them about his former consultancy work for the company.

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Mental health a post-flood priority: Hunt

A $31 million mental health package for flood-affected communities will focus on community resilience, psychological therapies and support for children.

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Qld to lure tradies for flood recovery

Interstate tradies are being encouraged to move to Queensland as the flood recovery continues and insurance claims for damaged homes reach $1 billion.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland and NSW floods: what you can do to help affected communities

Is it better to donate to established charities such as the Red Cross or to crowdfunding campaigns? And should you give money, or goods?

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NRL's New Zealand Warriors aim to be best club in Queensland during Redcliffe stint

The Warriors face another NRL season away from New Zealand, but aim to conquer Queensland from their new Redcliffe base.

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The Loop: Leaders worried by Omicron sub-variant, man with Japanese encephalitis fighting for life, and the new internet debate: wheels or doors?

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