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Child killer Rick Thorburn, who murdered Tiahleigh Palmer, found dead in Queensland jail cell

Thorburn was jailed for life after admitting to killing the 12-year-old foster child after his son Trent confessed to sexually assaulting her

The Guardian - AU

Revealed: nearly 2m hectares of koala habitat bulldozed since 2011 – despite political promises to protect species

Guardian Australia is highlighting the plight of our endangered native species during an election campaign that is ignoring broken environment laws and rapidly declining ecosystems

The Guardian - AU

AI ads, action figures and Auto-Tuned raps: Australian election campaigns battle on social media

Labor jumps on AI doll trend, inspiring Liberals to troll with Anthony Albanese (in)action figure. Meanwhile, right-wing activists spend up on Facebook

The Guardian - AU

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Teenager alleges human rights abuse in watch house

Children should not be held in watch houses for more than 24 hours, a report has found, after a boy was allegedly deprived of his basic human rights.

AAP

Maroons bolters Mann, Plath get coach Slater tick

Billy Slater says Queensland hopefuls Max Plath and Kurt Mann are showing habits in their game that are "Origin worthy" as the duo enter selection frame.

AAP

Four milestones add extra spice to Reds-Brumbies derby

Two players will rack up 100 games for their state, while another two 50 each in a special Queensland versus ACT Brumbies Super Rugby Pacific derby.

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‘Every year matters’: Queensland’s critically endangered ‘bum-breathing’ turtle battles the odds

Guardian Australia is highlighting the plight of our endangered native species during an election campaign that is ignoring broken environment laws and rapidly declining ecosystems

The Guardian - AU

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1 in 10 tunnel workers could develop silicosis, our new research shows

Around 10% of underground tunnel workers in Queensland could develop silicosis, our new study has found.

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Hackers delay US trial linked to Wieambilla shootings

The trial of a US man accused of links to the Wieambilla shootings in rural Queensland has been delayed after a ransomware attack on his lawyer's office.

AAP

Reds captain Harry Wilson hit for six with broken arm

The Queensland Reds have suffered a huge setback with both Harry Wilson and Filipo Dauguno ruled out of action because of injury.

AAP

Double murderer fails in bid to overturn Queensland’s no body, no parole laws

Rodney Cherry was found guilty of killing his wife and stepdaughter but argued no body, no parole became law after he was sentenced

The Guardian - AU

How deep are the Greens’ roots in Brisbane? Three seats will tell the tale in 2025

Capturing the seats of Brisbane, Ryan and Griffith was a stunning success for the Greens. But Labor and the LNP believe voters have not warmed to the minor party since 2022

The Guardian - AU

State rewiring energy future as project blows out again

Emissions reduction targets will be scrapped and gas exploration expanded under proposals by Queensland's government to rewire its energy future.

AAP

Donations boost for flooded region as Aussies step up

Donations to flood-stricken communities are streaming in as outback residents face a huge clean-up after record flooding.

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98% of Queensland prawn areas at risk of inundation by rising seas this century

As climate change wreaks havoc with the world’s oceans, future production of fish, crustaceans and other aquatic organisms is under threat.

The Guardian - AU

How historic is what we’re seeing in the Queensland floods? It’s hard to grasp the full magnitude

This weather event has not been seen on this scale since European colonisation. Why has it happened now?

The Guardian - UK

Rebranding Peter Dutton: has he done enough to shed ‘heartless hard-ass’ image to win top job?

The federal election will test whether voters accept the divisive politician has softened into a national leader

The Guardian - AU

Daylight saving is about to end – and businesses on NSW-Queensland border are celebrating

When clocks go back it means clarity on opening hours and reservation times for customers between states, Tweed Heads cafe owner says

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The Guardian - AU

Cameraman injured after football kick; PM visits flood-hit Queensland – as it happened

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Businesses on the border celebrate daylight savings end

Some businesses operating on the edge of daylight savings states are actually excited to join their neighbours' time zone.

AAP

Port becomes political football but is 'not for sale'

A major port leased to a Chinese company is in the sights of a takeover as the coalition and Labor flag plans for it to be brought back into Australian hands.

The Guardian - AU

Bigger than Texas: the true size of Australia’s devastating floods

In outback Queensland, an area four times the size of the UK has been inundated with torrential rain, leaving many cut off or forced to abandon homes

The Guardian - AU

Queensland police to have power to issue on-the-spot domestic violence protection orders

Domestic and family violence experts warn measure risks victims being wrongly labelled as perpetrators by police

AAP

Crime spiking in regions as youth crackdown challenged

One state faces a "regional crime crisis" with roots in family dysfunction and a tougher laws and crackdowns will not fix it, a leading youth advocate says.

AAP

Try time: why the Reds have refused to take the points

The top-of-the-table Queensland Reds have shown such faith in their forwards that they're yet to opt for a penalty goal attempt this Super Rugby Pacific season.

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