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Three men charged after 500kg of cocaine worth $160m seized in Queensland

Men intercepted travelling on fishing boat off Gladstone in what federal police say is one of the state’s largest cocaine busts

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Weapon search laws extended in $1.2b safety pledge

Shoppers and pub patrons could be searched for weapons by police under a proposed expansion of "wanding" laws that have attracted interstate attention.

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Men charged after police bust 500kg cocaine import plot

Three men are facing life in jail after police foiled one of Queensland's largest cocaine importation plots, seizing more than 500kg of the drug.

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National cabinet eyes improved information sharing on gender violence offenders

‘There is no one single solution but what is clear is the status quo isn’t working,’ says NSW minister for the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault

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Broncos re-sign Billy Walters, get Gosiewski transfer

Brisbane are set to welcome back-rower Jack Gosiewski from North Queensland, after also re-signing hooker Billy Walters on a two-year NRL deal.

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Gillmeister endorses Broncos hitman Piakura for Maroons

Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura plays with the physical impact that would make him an ideal Queensland enforcer in State of Origin says Trevor Gillmeister.

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Harsher laws for dangerous driving and evading police

Proposed Queensland laws could mean 20 years in prison for people who drive dangerously, evade police and cause death or grievous bodily harm.

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A wonky take on Australia's big food waste problem

As a deadline to halve food waste by 2030 looms, food rescue groups, upcycled food producers and a novelty fruit landmark are raising awareness of a big issue.

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Queensland is on a path to treaty with Indigenous people. How will it work? Who’s involved?

State government announced the members of the inquiry and First Nations Treaty Institute. How will it work? Who’s involved?

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Dodging polar bears and scoffing butter on Arctic trek

A glaciologist from subtropical Queensland is about to embark on an epic Arctic trek that combines science, adventure and an obscene amount of butter.

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Maroons face nervous wait on Dolphins prop Flegler

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says the nerve damage to Queensland Maroons prop Thomas Flegler's shoulder must be repaired before he can play again.

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Digger's souvenir reunited with 'world's rarest tank'

The grandson of an Aussie digger who souvenired a compass from a World War I German tank has donated it to Queensland Museum where the rare tank is on display.

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After 25 years, birthing suite available for rural mums

Expectant mums in Queensland's far north have been forced to travel more than 800km to the nearest birthing suite for more than two decades.

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Man interferes with trap set to catch problem crocodile

Wildlife officers are hoping to identify a man who interfered with a floating, baited trap set to capture a four metre "problem crocodile" in north Queensland.

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Snapper Rocks back on World Surf League tour

Queensland's Snapper Rocks will return to the elite World Surf League tour in 2025, with the break's status guaranteed until 2028.

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Two workers seriously burnt at copper mine

A Queensland copper mine has suspended operations and an investigation is under way after two men suffered serious burns from a steam vent.

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Path to healing as First Nations inquiry starts work

The members of the truth-telling and healing Inquiry intended to further close the gap of First Nations Queenslanders have been announced.

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Anger as centre goes to police training, not housing

A decision to use an empty $400 million quarantine facility for police training has been described as a "bitter blow" in the fight against homelessness.

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Laws to put the brakes on ramming emergency vehicles

Deliberately ramming an emergency vehicle will be a standalone offence under proposed laws set to be introduced to Queensland parliament.

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Crisafulli coy on poll numbers as LNP extends Qld lead

The Liberal National Party opposition is on track for a huge Queensland election victory in October based on the latest YouGov polling.

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‘Leave politics to the politicians’: why rural Queensland is a hotbed of renewable energy

Renewable energy developers are following tracks laid by the gas industry in the Western Downs – but they’re also making the same mistakes

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Dolphins poach Kuli from Cowboys on three-year deal

North Queensland's wrecking-ball second-rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki will join the Dolphins next year through 2027.

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Renters could save $5400 if there was a cap, Greens say

Queensland renters could have saved $5400 in the past two years if the government had established a cap amid soaring prices and low vacancies.

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Queensland’s state library launched an AI war veteran chatbot. Pranksters immediately tried to break it

Less than 24 hours after the bot was launched, internet users were already attempting to ‘jailbreak’ the program

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More cops on the beat amid uptick in recruitment

Hundreds more police are headed to the front line in Queensland following a major recruitment drive as the government "throws everything" at the crime problem.

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