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Water to be released from Wivenhoe Dam ahead of looming wet season

Water from south-east Queensland's largest dam will be released for a two-week period in a bid to prepare the state for the looming wet season.

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Queensland's Agriculture Minister Mark Furner apologises after 'dopey, stupid woman' comment in parliament

Queensland's Agriculture Minister Mark Furner apologises "unreservedly" for an insulting comment against an opposition MP which has been labelled misogynistic, with the Premier saying she's disappointed.

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Queensland renters seek ‘landlord register’ to help keep rogue owners honest

Tenants Queensland says data could be collected about owners, their holdings and renting intentions

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Racism, rapes and the increasing pressure on Queensland’s police commissioner

Police accountability is now a front page issue, due to an inquiry in which dozens of cases have been raised with Katarina Carroll

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Brisbane 2032 Olympics organiser defends sitting on board of fossil fuel company

Andrew Liveris says his position at Saudi Aramco means he ‘knows the solutions’ as he presides over climate-positive games

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Queensland's Kaban Green Power Hub now online, but proximity to rainforest sparks concern

The Kaban Green Power Hub is being hailed as a key part of Queensland's renewable energy target, but some fear projects like it will put World Heritage-listed rainforests in jeopardy.

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Fracking in Lake Eyre the ‘height of folly’, report suggests

Economic analysis suggests any proposal to allow fracking in Queensland basin would not be commercially viable

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Queensland’s renewable energy plan confirms the politics of coal have changed for good

Most now see opportunity instead of job losses – but Labor will have to match ambition with action if it’s to deliver on 80% renewables by 2035

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Paralympians welcome Qld Premier's title change after 'Minister for the Olympics' snub

Paralympic athletes say they welcome an addition of Paralympics to the Queensland Premier's formal titles but still question why it was left off in the first place.

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Winds of ‘radical change’: Queensland breaks up with coal in stunning week in energy

Annastacia Palaszczuk promised to ditch coal by 2035, leaving experts ‘gobsmacked’ given the state’s deep association with the fossil fuel

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Queensland government shelves controversial land tax changes as treasurer defends policy

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk denied the move was a backdown on her government's land tax policy.

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Mackay Base Hospital obstetrics and gynaecology services report finds 'inadequate care' contributed to death of babies, women harmed

An independent review into Mackay Base Hospital's obstetric and gynaecological services has found "many examples of care" that fell below an acceptable standard, including cases of women who had "sustained lifelong physical and mental harm".

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Queensland is building the world's largest pumped hydro system. How does the technology work?

Queensland is planning to build the world's largest pumped hydro facility to reach it's new renewable energy goals.

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About 50 homes affected for world's 'largest' pumped hydro scheme near Mackay

The Queensland government's proposal to build the world's "largest" pumped hydro scheme west of Mackay will affect about 50 homes, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says.

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Queensland opens talks for federal funding for world’s largest pumped hydro project

Annastacia Palaszczuk unveils details about 5GW renewables project that is estimated to cost $12bn

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Qld assures no flooding in hydro project

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has given a guarantee that no national parks will be flooded by the proposed Pioneer/Burdekin pumped hydro project.

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Clean energy plan brings some certainty to Queensland's coal country, but more detail needed

Gladstone retiree Roy Jones says the move to transition Queensland's coal-fired power stations into "clean energy hubs" as part of the state government's $62 billion energy plan provides certainty for regional workers.

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My country, a land of droughts and flooding rain

Forecasters warn that every town in Australia should prepare for one of the most severe weather seasons on record, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers wants an Australian to replace the queen on the $5 note.

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Queensland plans to use 80 per cent renewable energy by 2035. How will it be achieved?

Hydro storage technology, a switch to solar and wind, and plans for a "SuperGrid" will all be needed to help Queensland meet its ambitious clean energy targets.

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Queensland's energy transition welcomed

Long-term energy targets have been welcomed as the Queensland government announced the modernisation of it's energy sector in a 10-year plan.

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Queensland government pledges to end reliance on coal-fired power by 2035

Annastacia Palaszczuk says state is facing a ‘climate emergency’ while unveiling $62bn energy plan

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces $62b clean energy plan including 'world's largest pumped hydro energy storage'

Annastacia Palaszczuk announces a higher renewable energy target as part of the state's 10-year energy plan that she says will support 100,000 jobs.

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Queensland government set to unveil major investments along with 10-year energy plan

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today unveil what she has called "one of the biggest announcements our government has ever made", including the state's energy plan for the next decade.

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Qld bets on pumped hydro, eyes coal's end

The "largest pumped hydro storage in the world" is at the heart of an energy plan allowing Queensland to be more ambitious with renewable and emissions targets.

The Guardian - AU

‘Field of dreams’: Queensland plans to build Australia’s largest publicly owned windfarm

Government says the 150-turbine windfarm could generate enough electricity to power 230,000 homes

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