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'Hannah's smiling down on us': landmark laws begin

Five years after a horrific attack, coercive control has become a criminal offence in Queensland in a "bittersweet" day for a murdered mother's parents.

AAP · May 26, 2025

Australian politicians mark 7 October anniversary – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2024

Inside Queensland Labor’s scramble to protect the next generation of leaders as election defeat looms

Polls predict the LNP will take the sunshine state at the next election – but a fallback strategy is already taking shape

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2024

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Is Stealthing Illegal In Your State? A Guide To The Australian Laws Over This Sex Crime

Queensland has officially made stealthing illegal. But how does the rest of Australia stack up with their consent laws?

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 24, 2024

Concerns raised before hospital deaths report: expert

An expert says concerns were raised with the Queensland government well before a review found inadequate staffing contributed to deaths at a mental health unit.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

Australian conservatives claim babies are sometimes ‘born alive’ after an abortion. What’s the truth?

Religious groups and conservative MPs want a law to supposedly protect those born alive, but experts say their claims are misleading and could threaten access to healthcare

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2024

'Gutted': hundreds gather at vigil for little Sophie

A shocked community has gathered in their hundreds to remember 10-year-old Sophie Wang, who was was allegedly murdered by her mother on the Gold Coast.

AAP · Aug 15, 2024

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Surgery waitlists still long, despite faster treatment

New Queensland health data reveals that most elective surgery patients are being treated in the recommended timeframe, despite an ongoing backlog.

AAP · Aug 11, 2024

'Distressing' mental health facility claims spark probe

The Queensland government has launched an investigation after "distressing" allegations of abuse spanning decades at a former mental health facility.

AAP · Aug 9, 2024

Schoolies pill testing as more young women take drugs

Australia's biggest Schoolies event will make pill testing available for the first time but an opposition party has vowed to scrap the plan if elected.

AAP · Jul 25, 2024

Gender diverse kids not 'coerced' to receive treatment

Gender-diverse children are not being pressured by doctors into receiving medical treatment, a Queensland review has found.

AAP · Jul 19, 2024

Police seek Sydney woman’s partner over alleged stabbing death – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2024

More funding, workforce boost for abortion services

Women's health services will get a funding boost ahead of new laws allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe an abortion medication.

AAP · Jul 6, 2024

Incest fears after sperm donor's 200-plus visits

The damning findings of a Queensland fertility clinic probe has revealed a donor may have fathered hundreds of children, sparking incest fears.

AAP · Jul 3, 2024

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AAP · Jun 4, 2024

Funding boost for nation's busiest ambulance service

Queensland will hire an extra 268 ambulance staff with an additional $129.5 million to be allocated in the upcoming state budget.

The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2024

‘Cross your legs’ controversy escalates as Queensland MP demands $5,000 from state’s health minister

LNP MP Ros Bates sends concerns notice to Labor’s Shannon Fentiman demanding an apology and money to cover legal costs

AAP · May 24, 2024

Premier slams 'nasty' MP, backs controversial post

The Queensland premier has backed a controversial social media post, saying it does not contradict his push for better protections from online harm.

AAP · May 23, 2024

Minister accused of inciting cyberbullying over post

Queensland's health minister has been accused by the opposition of inciting cyberbullying over a social media post regarding a parliamentary jibe.

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AAP · May 19, 2024

Health system under pressure as hospital data released

Hospitals across Queensland are under strain amid concerns the busy winter months could put more stress on the health system and blow out patient waiting times.

AAP · May 15, 2024

Review sparked after three deaths at mental health unit

Multiple deaths at a Brisbane hospital have sparked an independent review, with Queensland's public mental health services under fire.

AAP · May 12, 2024

Reforms target scrutiny of fertility clinic services

Proposed laws in Queensland will bring greater scrutiny to IVF and fertility services, as well as the introduction of a donor conception register.

AAP · Apr 20, 2024

Troubled forensic lab's DNA backlog blows out to 41,000

A backlog of cases at a Queensland DNA lab has increased as the state opposition calls on the government to release a full strategy to address its issues.

AAP · Mar 25, 2024

Free RSV immunisations for babies amid surge in cases

A free RSV vaccine which could prevent thousands of babies and young children from being admitted to hospital is being rolled out in Queensland.

AAP · Mar 24, 2024

Millions in illicit tobacco seized by health officials

Almost five million illicit cigarettes and 43,000 vapes have been seized by Queensland health authorities after they were granted stronger enforcement powers.

AAP · Mar 21, 2024

More pharmacists trained to prescribe contraception

A new pharmacist training program focused on safely and appropriately prescribing contraceptive medication will be rolled out in Queensland.

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