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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Flooding hits sodden state as outback town flees water

An outback town has been evacuated after record rainfall triggered widespread flooding in an already sodden state, with more downpours to come.

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Brisbane Olympics infrastructure body urges LNP to fast-track controversial venues with special laws

Save Victoria Park says it has briefed barristers and could launch a legal challenge to protect the site

The Guardian - AU

What is the 2,000km-storm band ‘pseudo-monsoon’ lashing Australia’s east?

Bureau of Meteorology says some areas seeing a year’s worth of rain in just a few days

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Brisbane to regain first Test of summer after Olympics

The Queensland government is trumpeting a deal that will ensure the first Test at the new Brisbane Stadium will open the 2032-33 Ashes.

AAP

Queensland weather: towns cut off and roads closed as days of heavy rain forecast to continue

Slow-moving trough drags tropical moisture inland, dumping widespread heavy rain onto an already saturated landscape, Bureau of Meteorology says

The Guardian - AU

Olympic venue plans are in place for Brisbane 2032 and now the wait for construction begins

It’ll be another year or two before construction begins on the main Olympic stadium for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics

The Independent UK

Flood saturates farthest inland town with rains to come

Flooding has reached Queensland's farthest inland towns, with waters cutting off roads and telecommunications the state's southwest.

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Surfboard found intact in search for missing officer

Land and sea searches are continuing for an "extremely fit" police officer who once headed the water police, after his surfboard was found on a beach.

AAP

Methane emissions from Queensland mine may be gross underestimates, UN research finds

Data collected by two planes suggests large open-cut coalmine in Bowen Basin is releasing methane at higher rates than official estimates

The Guardian - AU

Games drawcard 'overlooked' in Brisbane venue plan

One of Brisbane 2032's biggest drawcards claims it has been overlooked and left with no legacy in a long-awaited venue plan.

AAP

Bulls crash before teen revives shield hopes against SA

Queensland crashed to 95 all out before their 19-year-old quick Callum Vidler led a revival against SA on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield final.

AAP

The ‘hot mess’ Olympics? How Queensland’s 2032 Games planning descended into farce

The LNP’s vision is for an Olympics held in venues rather than a city – and guarantees controversy across Brisbane and beyond

The Guardian - AU

Sports set up for success by Brisbane 2032 blueprint

Many Australian sports believe they're set up for long-term success after the release of the Queensland government's venue plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

AAP

US man 'urged no mercy' before Aussie cops gunned down

Pictures allegedly showing sniper hides similar to those found where two Queensland police officers were shot dead have been filed in a US court case.

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Australia Announces New Stadium For 2032 Olympic Games

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli detailed a slew of Olympic upgrades that included the new Brisbane Stadium in the heart of the city, and an aquatic center that could host 25,000 fans.

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Reds rugby thriving thanks to mental preparation

A self-declared hot-head, young Reds No.9 Kalani Thomas says his work with the Queensland team psychologist has helped him keep the joy in his rugby.

The Guardian - AU

‘Inland lakes’ as Queensland’s western outback drenched with a year’s worth of rain

Flood waters are expected to take weeks to flow into Lake Eyre and north-east South Australia after widespread wet weather

AAP

Midday AFL start 'not great' in heat: Lions star

Brisbane star Lachie Neale admits midday matches in Queensland early in the season should be avoided after having to play in "extreme" heat against West Coast.

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Sheffield Shield skippers put mateship on hold

Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan McSweeney will put their mateship on hold when they lead Queensland and South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final.

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Khawaja backed for big Shield final after public spat

Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne says Usman Khawaja will have extra motivation in the Sheffield Shield final against SA after his spat with officials.

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'Earned the right': Petero backs DCE on Maroons call

Petero Civoniceva, Queensland's oldest ever Origin player, says Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has earned the right to decide if he breaks his own record.

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane Olympics 2032: David Crisafulli breaks election promise and announces controversial new stadium

Historic Gabba stadium to be demolished and replaced by residential development, with new $3.8bn stadium at Victoria Park to host Olympics, AFL and cricket

AAP

More rainfall forecast to hit 'typically dry' regions

Normally dry and dusty outback towns in central Queensland are in for a heavy onslaught of rainfall with up to 300mm expected as communities hunker down.

The Guardian - AU

Green hydrogen has stalled in nearly every corner of Australia. So why is the government still revving it up?

Chris Bowen announced $814m for the clean energy source despite projects in doubt across NSW, Queensland and South Australia

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Severe thunderstorms threaten flooding in northern Australia

A broad trough has dragged in warm, moist air and offers perfect ingredients for heavy rainfall and even supercells

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