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The Queensland government has introduced a bill to allow police to dismiss an officer as soon as they are jailed by a court, regardless of a possible appeal.

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Rural Fire Service volunteers hope restructure will fix uncertain legal authority

The association representing Queensland's 28,000 Rural Fire Service volunteers says a major shake up of the state's emergency services should fix the uncertainty around their legal authority.

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Major shake-up of Queensland's emergency services sees budgets and frontline workers boosted

The Queensland government announces a restructure of the state's fire and emergency services, with hundreds of additional staff and a $400 million boost over four years.

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Qld govt waives test fees for new police

The Queensland government will waive fees for entry and fitness tests for police recruits amid concern about falling short of employment targets.

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Queensland police to get new powers to search child sex offenders' digital devices

Police officers will be able to enter the home of a child sex offender to search their digital devices without a warrant under new laws to be introduced in Queensland.

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Southern Queensland cops latest soaking

A major flood warning is current for southeast Queensland's Macintyre River, which is expected to peak at up to 9.9 metres at Goondiwindi.

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Qld plan to crack down on child offenders

The Queensland government wants to introduce laws to give police greater powers to inspect the digital devices of child sex offenders.

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Queensland police discipline system ‘failed’ officers sexually assaulted by colleagues, minister says

Mark Ryan says he is appalled by ‘disgraceful’ evidence heard at inquiry and calls for changes to system

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Emergency alerts were delayed during south-east Queensland's flood disaster, report finds

An independent review finds Brisbane City Council was one of the last to issue a warning through the national emergency alert system, but the Lord Mayor says residents had been informed in other ways.

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BOM says Queensland facing higher risk of early cyclones, severe weather and flooding rain, government 'well prepared'

The Queensland government is yet to release a major review of last summer's flood disaster response as the state begins to see the effects of this season's forecast severe weather.

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Qld toddler killer could lose parole right

A Queensland murderer who slit his toddler nephew's throat could be declared a restricted prisoner, denying him the right to apply for parole.

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Rockhampton woman calls for new laws after death in custody at same prison where brother died by suicide

Devastated at news of another death in custody this month in the same prison where her brother took his own life, Pam White-Row Row launches a campaign to stop more families from suffering.

ABC News

Inquiry into Queensland police culture reopened for submissions as fallout over officers' sexist remarks continues

An inquiry into Queensland police culture reopens the period for submissions after sexist comments allegedly made by two senior police officers are revealed.

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Advocates angered by news Queensland police boss declined request to appear at inquiry

Katarina Carroll declined invitation on same day police said they will ‘fully cooperate’ with domestic violence inquiry

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Judith Neilson Institute dismisses remaining members of advisory board after earlier director walkout

Staff and media beneficiaries perplexed by ‘totally unnecessary disruption’ as institute pivots to promote ‘social change journalism’

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Advocates criticise decision not to ask Queensland police boss to face domestic violence inquiry

Experts baffled by absence of commissioner, police minister and police union head among dozens of witnesses called

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Spit hoods continue to be used on minors while ‘alternatives’ are explored, Queensland government says

The controversial device has been used eight times on children aged between 10 and 17 since 2019

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BOM urges Queensland residents to prepare for destructive winds and widespread rainfall in coming days

Wild winds and dangerous surf warnings are in place for much of Queensland's coastline, as an east coast low develops in the Coral Sea.

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Clean and green: how to pick a dry-cleaner that’s good for the environment – and you

Traditional dry-cleaning can use potentially harmful chemicals. Here, experts share advice on the products and methods to watch out for

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All quiet on the Rupe/Jerry front … que the Q? … Hollie’s quick off the Marxist

Is this what you call a conspiracy of silence in News Corp’s empire over the Murdoch/Hall split? And that’s just as the big Q breaks his/her/its silence.

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Judith Neilson’s daughter and lawyer join institute’s board after directors quit in protest

Billionaire’s plans to change direction of the media-focused organisation she funded sparked board unrest

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Judith Neilson backs journalism for the long haul, despite board exodus

The billionaire philanthropist is not deserting her non-profit institute, but she wants a change ‘in direction and emphasis’.

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Judith Neilson Institute head says events spiralling ‘out of control’ as independent directors quit

Resignations of four directors leaves philanthropist founder in control of the media-focused organisation

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Fraser Coast businesses call for more police resources after recent crime spree

The damage bill from a spate of shop break-ins in Hervey Bay is almost $400,000, according to a small business owner preparing to set up an action committee to call for more police resources.

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Qld journalists sources partially shielded

Queensland journalists won't face prosecution for refusing to name confidential sources in court after the state passed media shield laws.

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