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Heat still on opposition despite abortion law backtrack

A crossbencher has backtracked on abortion law changes before the Queensland election but the premier is maintaining pressure on the opposition over the issue.

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Low and slow: the tactics that have made the Greens a threat in traditionally safe Queensland Labor seats

With an aggressive on-the-ground election campaign, the party is courting multicultural communities in Brisbane’s fringe

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Five-wicket haul as young quick shines in Shield debut

Queenslander Tom Whitney has become the first Bull in 38 years to claim a five-wicket haul on debut, before impressing with the bat against South Australia.

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LNP candidate 'not fit for office' over Hitler joke

A far north Queensland candidate has come under fire for joking about her German heritage after her election poster was defaced with a Hitler moustache.

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LNP leader should vow to fight Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan in high court, Queensland premier says

Steven Miles has accused David Crisafulli of using ‘weasel words’ by failing to directly commit to a legal challenge over Dutton’s Queensland nuclear sites

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Why do some schools still force girls to wear skirts or dresses?

A Queensland tribunal has ruled it is not discriminatory for a school to require girls to wear a skirt at formal events.

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'We can do better': Bid to avoid post-2032 homelessness

Brisbane will have a homelessness crisis after the 2032 Olympic Games if the next Queensland government doesn't address an existing social housing shortage.

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Grey area: questions over Sunshine State's green future

Queensland could revert to coal central as calls grow for a power plan from the energised LNP, days out from voters heading to the polls in the Sunshine State.

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Opposition on song ahead of Queensland election

Premier Steven Miles has rubbished the LNP's kids' health care commitment, calling the opposition leader a "dill" for announcing a policy that already exists.

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Hunt defies late-striking Bulls

Queensland fought back late on day one but were unable to dislodge obdurate South Australian century-maker Henry Hunt in Brisbane.

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LNP leader launches Queensland election campaign with promise of mandatory isolation for child offenders who assault guards

David Crisafulli pledges minimum isolation periods for youths who attack staff despite evidence of dangers of solitary confinement

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Victims of crime stand on opposite sides of politics

Two families were torn apart when their kids were killed in car crashes but they now stand on opposite sides of politics ahead of the Queensland election.

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What Queenslanders in Peter Dutton’s nuclear seats really think

Reactions to the Coalition’s plan to replace coal-fired power plants with nuclear reactors are mixed – but the skies are still overcast for renewables

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Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform

Crime is making headlines again on the Queensland election campaign as the Labor government hits back at the LNP's planned youth justice reforms.

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Man charged over 'horrific' 1988 rape of teenager

A man extradited to Victoria from Queensland has been charged over the "horrific" kidnap and rape of a teenager more than 35 years ago.

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Rail to the Reef: an easy train journey to one of the greatest natural wonders

A sleeper train with ‘thoughtful touches’ along the Queensland coast offers diverse and diver-friendly access points to the Great Barrier Reef

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Labor, LNP 'broken', minor parties look to gain ground

Queensland's crossbench is tipped to expand on October 26 as support for minor parties across the state grows while Labor and the LNP fight to retain seats.

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Premier apologises for 'sub-optimal' hospital care

Queensland's premier has had a bump in the polls a week out from the state election as he issues a personal apology on the campaign trail.

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Queensland’s reliance on coal is back on the agenda and conservationists are firing up

The Liberal National party’s reluctance to say how it would meet the state’s emissions reduction targets while backing coal-fired power has become an election issue

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LNP is set for an easy win in Queensland, but its first term may pose a much greater challenge

It’s long been assumed the Queensland election of October 26 – to elect the state’s 58th (and second fixed, four-year) parliament – would be a tough ask for a tired-looking Labor government seeking a rare fourth term.

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Abortion debate erupts again after 'secret recording'

A colourful Queensland election campaign has taken another twist with allegations a "secret recording" reveals the opposition's intentions on abortion laws.

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Energy prices soar after volatile wind saw heavier gas, hydro and battery use, Australian regulator says

But prices are down by 25% compared with the June quarter in New South Wales, down 9% in Victoria and down 12% in Tasmania

The Guardian - AU

‘Put them in a coffin’: could debate over Queensland’s ‘youth crime crisis’ take a dangerous turn?

While data suggests youth crime rates are at near-record lows, it’s become a totemic issue in the election campaign and that has Indigenous academics worried

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'Foul play likely' but missing man search to continue

The family of an Indigenous man missing for years in remote Queensland has vowed to bring him home after a coroner found he is likely deceased.

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LNP candidate attacked in 'political shakedown'

A regional LNP candidate in the upcoming Queensland election was attacked just 20km from home, in what is being described as a political shakedown.

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