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‘Sisyphus would be proud’: Queensland tribunal orders repairs to pool that doesn’t exist

Tribunal immediately stays own order for repairs after noting that they were ‘impossible’ to carry out on the non-existent pool

The Guardian - AU

Almost 1500 weapons seized under landmark reforms

Landmark reforms have helped police seize almost 1500 weapons in a state that still tops the nation for the number of crime victims, according to latest data.

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Cowboys resigned to Origin star hitting open market

North Queensland coach Todd Payten concedes Jeremiah Nanai is likely to hit the open market before the Cowboys have the chance to re-sign him.

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1,300-year-old wallaby teeth found in Queensland with resin still attached reveal how ancient people made necklaces and headbands

Twelve ancient macropod teeth with resin were discovered at a Queensland rockshelter. Chemical analysis revealed grass tree resin attached to the roots of these teeth. Researchers believe these teeth were likely part of a necklace or headband. Rock art from nearby parks supports the use of teeth in personal ornaments.…

The Times of India

'Eye-watering': minister stares down health funds plea

Lobbying from state leaders has failed to unlock more money from the federal government to address the growing problem of aged care bed block .

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Resource firms hit the gas on controversial project

Gas explorers and pipeline layers have enthusiastically outlined the vast potential of the controversial Beetaloo gas field at a resources conference.

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Afternoon Update: Coalition tobacco plan lambasted, Queensland coal project approved by new EPA, and EVs v holidays

Health experts and Labor reject Angus Taylor’s plan to cut tobacco excise by 80%

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Legacy piece: Boyd to coach Maroons in State of Origin

Queensland's search for a new State of Origin coach is over, with Maroons legend Darius Boyd to take over in 2027 after signing a two-year deal.

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Australia’s new environmental protection agency approves coal project, angering climate groups

Queensland open-cut Saraji mine will be able to keep digging until 2055 as Anthony Albanese denies tensions with Pacific leaders over fossil fuels

The Guardian - AU

Dance of death is a disco as world premiere looms

Are you going to die? Then the latest show from Queensland dance company The Farm might be for you.

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Controversial gas pipeline a step closer

Streamlined environmental assessments of a pipeline linking a territory's gas field with the east coast have been granted to the company proposing to build it.

AAP

Queensland police investigate after 5,500 sheep worth $1.7m stolen from farm

Police say the sheep were stolen from a property 830km west of Brisbane between February and May

The Guardian - AU

Man to face ACT court over alleged choking, assault of wife and bystander

The 40-year-old was extradited from Queensland at the weekend.

The Canberra Times

More patients stranded as bed-block crisis worsens

A state health minister says the Commonwealth is attempting to shift its responsibility for aged care, with ballooning numbers of patients stranded in hospital.

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Queensland has passed tough new laws on ebikes and e-scooters. What do they mean for riders, and will the world follow?

Transport minister says laws target ‘young hooligans’ holding ‘communities to ransom’, but cycling advocates say changes most affect law-abiding riders

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Woman Gives Birth To Twins With Different Bio Parents, Leaves Australian Court In A Unique Legal Bind

Family is supposed to be one of the simplest things to understand, but sometimes biology has other plans. A Queensland surrogate gave birth to twins after an IVF procedure, only for genetic testing to reveal that the babies had different biological parents. One child was biologically related to the intended…

The Times of India

In 2015, Queensland began turning end-of-life tyres into road material; over the next decade 2.4 million tyres were kept out of landfill as crumb rubber was blended into asphalt and road seals

Australia has been looking for better ways to deal with the growing mountain of tyres discarded after heavy use for years. Now Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is testing whether one of the toughest types of tyres can find a second life under motorists’ wheels, states a 2024 report by the Department…

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'Be effective, win games': new Reds chief wants results

Vern Cotter, a title winner in France and with Auckland's Blues, has seen enough to think he can elevate the Queensland Reds after his unprecedented move.

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State enforces L plates to put brakes on e‑bike riders

Queensland is first to force e-bike and e-scooter riders to get licences as states scramble to tackle crashes, battery fires and dangerous high-powered imports.

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Labor hears battle cry against "far right populists"

Anthony Albanese has warned of the threats of One Nation in a critical speech to Labor faithful in Queensland, with Pauline Hanson's party on the rise.

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Identity of high-profile Queensland man stays secret

The Supreme Court has refused a media bid to identify a high‑profile man linked to an alleged domestic violence extortion case.

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Identity of high-profile Queensland man drawn into extortion case to remain secret after court ruling

Man – referred to as MM by court – will keep his identity hidden after legal challenge against suppression dismissed

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Cowboys star's season over as rugby union move beckons

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has provided some mixed injury news as the Cowboys look to strengthen their grip on a top eight berth.

The Times of India

'I stopped all my internet accounts': 70-year-old Australian man falls in love with six-fingered deepfake, transfers $180,000

A retired psychologist in his 70s has been scammed out of $180,000 while he believed he had found his soulmate online. Queensland's Michael continued his long-distance courtship with Melanie, a nurse in South Africa, until she turned out to be a deepfake with six fingers and distorted AI video after…

The Guardian - AU

Queensland concedes law imposing mandatory jail on some offenders as young as 10 breaches human rights

State government says ‘breach bail, go to jail’ laws raise risk of overcrowding in jails, while one expert warns they may lead to ‘cruel outcomes’

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