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New social housing target for the sunshine state

The Queensland government has pledged to build 53,500 more social homes by 2046 but construction industry delays may halt the ambitious target.

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Queensland to ban rent bidding as $160m in relief flows

Some long-awaited relief is on the way for renters in Queensland, with the state government vowing to ban rent bidding and create a portable bond scheme.

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Developer discounts to help address housing supply woes

Apartment block developers will not have to pay $350 million in state government charges if they build medium density homes that help fix housing supply issues.

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Premier admits mistake over homelessness appointment

Appointing a former director-general to undertake a review of Queensland's response to homelessness was "not a good look", an apologetic premier says.

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Home lending sinks but a stronger 2024 on the horizon

New home loan activity has dipped after a promising few months but improving economic conditions should pave the way for a better 2024.

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Review, funding boost launched to end homelessness

The Queensland government has launched a homelessness review with specialist support services also receiving a $390 million funding boost.

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Tanya Plibersek urged to block ‘climate-wrecking’ Queensland coalmine that would raze koala habitat

Environmentalists say Vulcan South mine would be an ‘absolute disaster’ for animals including koalas, greater gliders and glossy black cockatoos

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Qld premier commits to expanding CCC's reporting powers

The Queensland government will expand the reporting powers of the Crime and Corruption Commission after a commitment from Premier Steven Miles.

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Flood clean-up begins but another cyclone may loom

Barely a week after a severe weather system lashed Queensland's north, yet another cyclone may soon loom off the coast.

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Cost of living soaring across Queensland: Report

Queenslanders are battling to meet a basic standard of living, with Brisbane leading Australia when it comes to rent, energy, insurance and health price hikes.

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Kirrily mop up begins but heavy rain risk remains

Hundreds of energy restoration crews, volunteers and low-security prisoners are pitching in to help clean up Townsville after the region was hit by a cyclone.

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Cyclone Kirrily crosses Queensland coast in Townsville

Cyclone Kirrily has crossed the Queensland coast in Townsville, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, after strengthening into a category three system.

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Frustrating wait continues for evacuated residents

People evacuated from a flood-hit far north Queensland community don't look like returning any time soon due to a damaged pump at a waste treatment plant.

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Shelter still rolling out to Queensland cyclone victims

People at a flood-hit far north Queensland community have received temporary accommodation, more than a month after the region was devastated.

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Afternoon Update: US tells Israel ‘no reoccupation of Gaza’; WA’s Kalgoorlie faces week without power; and Madonna sued for late concert start

The US responds to Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of a two-state plan as Israeli forces advance further into southern Gaza’s main city

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Supermarkets to face inquiry over grocery prices

Major supermarkets are set to face a Queensland parliamentary inquiry following a meeting with state premier Steven Miles.

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By-election date set for former premier's seat

The seat of Inala has been held by the Palaszczuk family since it was first contested in 1992. It will be up for grabs in March when a by-election is held.

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Game might be over for Gabba's $2.7b Olympic rebuild

An expensive rebuild of the Gabba could have already run its race only months after being announced as a review of the 2032 Olympic venues gets under way.

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Supermarkets under scrutiny over food costs

Queensland Premier Steven Miles is set to meet supermarket bosses over the rising cost of groceries.

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Flood-hit residents cry out for help with rain ahead

With more rain ahead, residents of flood-hit Degarra in far north Queensland are calling for more help to clean up the destruction of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

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Alleged bullying, harassment and sexism in QFES ‘supercharged’ in recent months, author of open letter claims

General manager of Queensland Rural Fire Brigades Association says he has been ‘inundated’ with complaints

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Road repairs on skids as rain, possible cyclone loom

More rain may jeopardise work to clear landslides in flood-hit far north Queensland, sparking fears roads may collapse with a cyclone threat looming.

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Steven Miles says Queensland crime is not ‘worsening’ as new data shows spike in assaults and domestic violence

Queensland premier rejects opposition’s interpretation of numbers, as the total crime rate remains below mid-2000s levels

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Cyclone threat looms again for flood-ravaged region

Weeks after record flooding hit the region, another cyclone threat may loom for far north Queensland with a tropical low set to form in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

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Demand for progress in youth justice reform in Qld

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been given a deadline to provide an update on youth justice reform amid warnings of a group's intensified campaign.

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