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Coal power lifeline risks unreliability, bill shock

The Sunshine State's coal-fired power stations are set to operate longer in a move some critics worry risks unreliability and higher bills.

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Crocodile made famous by Steve Irwin ‘wrongfully arrested’ and should be returned to wild, traditional owners say

Exclusive: ‘Old Faithful’ was captured after Queensland authorities deemed him ‘a problem crocodile’, but an Aboriginal corporation says the government is mistaken

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Highly potent synthetic opioids found in teddy bear-shaped pills linked to a death in Queensland

Public health warning issued after drugs known as nitazenes detected amid move to ban pill testing

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Queensland to run its coal plants up to a decade longer than previously planned

State treasurer’s energy roadmap announces ‘coal for longer’, despite previous government’s plan to turn most of it off by 2035

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'Climate vandalism': state under fire over energy plan

A state's energy plan has sparked outrage after pledging to keep coal-fired power plants open for decades, potentially putting pressure on emissions targets.

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Calls for gel blasters to be licensed guns after death

Police who fatally shot a man who took hostages and aimed a gun at officers had no way of knowing he was using a realistic looking toy pistol, a coroner says.

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Pick me: Labuschagne boosts Ashes hopes with latest ton

Just days after being axed from Australia's ODI team, Marnus Labuschagne has cracked a sparkling century for Queensland in their one-day loss to Tasmania.

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Hands out for handouts: bailouts loom for more smelters

More taxpayer bailouts could be on the horizon for ailing facilities after a $600 million lifeline to one mining giant.

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The Block Fans Drag Sonny’s Take On Britt & Taz’s Shed Drama: ‘The Rules Are The Rules’

The brutal Block fanbase is ripping Queensland's Sonny a new one for chucking his two cents in on Britt and Taz's shed drama.

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MP's unlikely answer for bored footy players and pests

Regional MP Bob Katter has suggested rugby league players should be given guns to help reduce the number of feral pigs and toads in north Queensland.

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Better powers urged to help protect Indigenous children

Each state and territory needs an independent commissioner dedicated to Indigenous children, advocates say, urging governments to "be bold".

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Queensland landlords could soon face jail for ignoring illegal tobacco. What are other states doing?

Reports of illegal tobacco crimes have sharply increased in Australia in recent years. Organised crime syndicates believed to be behind tobacco smuggling operations have also infiltrated the retail sector.

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We’ve tried and failed to Close the Gap for 15 years. Research shows what actually works

Every year, we hear the same story about addressing Indigenous disadvantage. Closing the Gap targets remain unmet, incarceration and suicide rates continue to rise, and children are removed from families at alarming rates.

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Weatherald makes more runs as Tassie draw Shield game

Tasmania opener Jake Weatherald scored a second fifty for the match as the Tigers comfortably batted for a Sheffield Shield draw against Queensland.

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Victim numbers down under controversial crackdown

Queensland's Liberal National government has toasted its controversial youth crime laws after police data revealed victim numbers fell in 2025.

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Queensland Origin star chooses Samoa over Jillaroos

Gold Coast second-rower Sienna Lofipo has opted to play for Samoa in the Pacific Championships, one day after being named for a potential Australia debut.

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Labuschagne hits Shield ton as Konstas fails again

Queensland No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has top-scored with 160, making a major statement in his bid for a Test recall, while NSW's Sam Konstas fell cheaply again.

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Victorian DPP confirms it will appeal Erin Patterson’s sentence on the basis it ‘is manifestly inadequate’ – as it happened

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More and more Australian families are homeschooling. How can we make sure they do it well?

Across Australia, more families are choosing to homeschool.

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Intense rain, landslides and potholes everywhere: how climate change is trashing Australia’s roads

Australia has one of the world’s longest road networks, covering almost 900,000 kilometres. More than 80% of it is rural or remote.

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Renshaw wins round one of Ashes bat-off with Shield ton

Opener Matt Renshaw was the big winner as Queensland's top order made a solid start to their first innings in the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.

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‘Careless’ Beach Campfire During Fire Ban Blamed For Moreton Island Blaze

"When careless things like this happen, it has a big impact, particularly on our volunteers who go out all hours of the night to keep our community safe," Neil Parker, Rural Fire Service Queensland Acting Chief Superintendent, said.

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Younger Cleary caps first year at Warriors in style

Guided by Tanah Boyd and featuring Jett Cleary, the Warriors have comfortably defeated Burleigh in the annual clash of the NSW Cup and Queensland Cup premiers.

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Island fire forces holiday weekend campers' evacuation

Fears for the safety of hundreds of long weekend holidaymakers have prompted a massive response to an out-of-control bushfire on a popular Queensland island.

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Hot public holiday expected for Sydney and Brisbane after record rain for parts of NSW and Queensland in September

Warm weather follows deluges in more than a dozen places in NSW and Queensland which topped daily records for the month

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