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Little reprieve in sight for central and north Queensland as sweltering heatwave conditions continue

In some regions temperatures are 10 degrees Celsius above average, while in others March records have already been broken.

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Bulls' Peirson fires in Shield v Redbacks

Queensland have put themselves in a strong position against South Australia in their Shield clash after skipper Jimmy Peirson cracked a whirlwind half-century.

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Qld to ditch mask mandates, density limits

Queensland will scrap its mask mandate from 6pm Friday as overall virus numbers continue to fall.

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‘Should not have been built’: Ever more frequent flooding disasters require urgent answers

Flood mitigation must be addressed by local, state and federal governments, which have an uirgent role to play as climate change produces frequent flooding

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Coal-fired power in Australia could be over within 10 years concedes lobbyist Ian Macfarlane

Just a few years ago he argued for more coal-fired power stations to be built on the east coast, but former Coalition cabinet minister Ian Macfarlane now says there could be none left within 10 years.

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The Loop: More wild weather forecast for Queensland and NSW, Ukraine peace talks stall, Enmore Theatre's floor breaks and audience member asked to leave Q&A

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Fifth death reported in NSW; ‘it’s climate change,’ Palaszczuk says as Qld death toll rises to 10 – as it happened

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Seafood country of origin labelling on menus set to be debated in Queensland

After decades of debate, potential new laws may see Queensland venues tell customers where their seafood comes from.

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Queensland's COVID-19 restrictions ease, including the mandate on masks. But is it the end for them completely?

A major easing of Queensland's COVID-19 restrictions came into effect at 6pm, so what's changing and could the rules be reinstated?

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Flood warnings still in place in NSW and Qld as severe thunderstorm alerts cancelled

Severe thunderstorms have been cancelled in Queensland and NSW but flood warnings remain in place as water levels continue to rise, with more rain

The New Daily

Queensland Premier stands by decision to close schools even after storm threat fails to materialise

The weather over south-east Queensland eased further on Friday, but storms could return on Sunday. Still, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk stands by a decision to shut schools amid concern about "very dangerous" conditions.

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Victims of NSW and Queensland floods have lodged 60,000 claims, but too many are underinsured. Here's a better way

As South-East Queensland and New South Wales wade through the devastation of storms and flooding that now threatens the greater Sydney region, residents and businesses will be turning to insurance as their only hope of recovery.

The Conversation

Friday essay: 'fair game', racial shame and the women who demanded more

Sexual politics is difficult terrain for young people to navigate. Desire, threat and insecurity are a powerful combination in the most benign circumstances, even before teenagers were drenched in social media harassment and ubiquitous porn.

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We can't keep relying on charities and the food industry to supply food after disasters – the government must lead

Australia is facing yet another “unprecedented” weather event as extreme flooding across Queensland and New South Wales submerges entire towns.

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NSW, Queensland floods and weather as it happened: Storm fears ease for communities north of Brisbane, new evacuation warnings for parts of Sydney

Catch up on the news about flooding in NSW and Queensland from March 4 with a look back at our blog.

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Flood damage expected to enter billions

Emergency Management Minister Bridget McKenzie says the federal government will continue to support flood-affected communities as the damage bill rises.

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Missing man's body found in Qld flood zone

A man's body has been found under a wharf in Brisbane, taking the death toll from devastating floods in southeast Queensland to 10.

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Liberal MP wants Coalition to expand $10bn scheme supporting insurers to cover all natural disasters

Warren Entsch says northern Australia scheme aimed at cyclone-prone Queensland should be extended to other parts of the country

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Half a million Australians told to evacuate or given flood warnings amid torrential rain

At least 14 people have died in Queensland in the week-long flooding

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‘We Need The Army’: We Spoke To Young Aussies Living In Flood-Ravaged Areas Of NSW & Qld

"Not to create hysteria but I’ve honestly never seen anything like it."

The Independent UK

Where has been hit by Australia’s ‘once-in-a-century’ floods?

Stormy weather causes chaos as it sweeps through eastern parts of country

The Guardian - AU

‘We are doing our best’: rescuers fear for animals injured in NSW and Queensland floods

Wildlife hospitals are preparing for an influx of sick animals trapped in their habitat or swept into other environments

Asharq Al-Awsat

Half a Million Australians Face Flood Evacuation Orders

Authorities in Australia issued more orders for people to leave their homes on Thursday after heavy rain triggered flash floods in its largest city, with officials warning of worse to come and some 500,000 people likely to face orders to evacuate. Australia's east coast has been battered by a severe…

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South-east Queensland residents brace for more storms just days after severe flooding

From Brisbane to Bundaberg parents were told to collect their children early from schools as already-saturated region braces for more dangerous weather

AAP

Force aim to topple injury-hit Reds again

The Queensland Reds will be aiming to overcome a topsy-turvy lead-up when they lock horns with the Western Force at HBF Park.

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