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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Queensland’s premier wants publicly owned petrol stations – is that a good idea?

Queensland’s Labor government turned heads last week with a bold new election promise. If returned to power, it would set up 12 state-owned petrol stations and limit fuel price rises to just five cents a litre on any given day.

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Downpours and storms raise threat of flash flooding

Heavy rain and possible flash flooding is forecast for northeast NSW as wild weather makes its way across the border from Queensland.

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Mystery surrounds fatal 'unauthorised' chopper flight

Authorities are investigating how a chopper was flown out of a far north Queensland airport and crashed into a hotel, with hundreds evacuated.

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Aboriginal children as young as 5 are getting suspended from school. We can’t ‘close the gap’ if this is happening

The recent Closing the Gap report had some promising news for education, with a 25% increase in Aboriginal children enrolled in childcare over the past seven years.

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Health 'apocalypse' aided teacher's path to cop killing

A teacher who respected police was aided in becoming a delusional cop killer by a personal "apocalypse" in the form of a heart attack, a coroner has heard.

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Surgery waitlists still long, despite faster treatment

New Queensland health data reveals that most elective surgery patients are being treated in the recommended timeframe, despite an ongoing backlog.

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Girl charged with murder after caravan park stabbing

A teenage girl has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed at a caravan park on the Queensland coast.

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Kids get a taste of one of universe's biggest mysteries

Scientists on the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip to remote and regional schools want to inspire budding physicists, including Indigenous children.

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Homes of endangered greater gliders face logging threat

A conservation group is urging the Queensland government to protect land with greater glider habitat after logging near a site where the species has been seen.

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It looks like a cross between a koala and a possum – and it’s in big trouble, Australian conservationists say

Queensland Conservation Council is urging the state government to protect the endangered greater glider population as logging continues

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Man critical after police shooting at hospital

A man shot by police is in a critical condition after allegedly threatening officers with a knife at Kingaroy Hospital in Queensland.

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'Distressing' mental health facility claims spark probe

The Queensland government has launched an investigation after "distressing" allegations of abuse spanning decades at a former mental health facility.

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Publicly owned petrol stations in the ACT? Try an EV instead

Will Andrew Barr follow his Queensland counterpart's policy proposal?

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Senator, insurer clash over cyclone 'price-gouging'

A major insurer has been accused of making big profits during natural diasters at an inquiry into the impacts of climate change on the insurance sector.

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Queensland doubles fire ant eradication zone as residents recruited to stamp out infestation

Farmers who report invasive pest will be sent free treatment packs, under ‘ambitious’ changes recommended by Senate inquiry

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No plans to change state's public service WFH policy

Public servants in Queensland will maintain work-from-home arrangements after the premier quashed any changes to the flexible policy.

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I’ve researched crocodile attacks for years. Videos of people feeding crocodiles at site of latest attack are deeply concerning

After a 4.9-metre saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) killed a 40-year-old doctor in Far North Queensland this week, the illegal feeding of wild crocodiles has become a point of major concern.

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Premier defends staged Sunshine Coast direct rail build

New direct rail north of Brisbane is yet to get moving but the Queensland government has defended the project amid calls it would create further congestion.

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Saunas, sledding and empty shores: Guardian Australia staff’s favourite east coast winter breaks

Whether you plan on embracing the cold or warming your bones, these well-tested winter holiday spots lean into the best of the season

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Human Remains Found In 4.9M Crocodile Believed To Be NSW Doctor Attacked On Weekend

David Hogbin has been identified as the man attacked by a crocodile on Saturday in Far North Queensland while on a holiday with his family.

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Wife of man killed in Queensland crocodile attack says his last act was to save her life

Newcastle doctor Dave Hogbin named as man killed by 4.9-metre crocodile near Cooktown

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'Systemic issues' prompts police watch house review

Queensland Police will internally review every single watch house across the state after "systemic issues" were outlined by the service's top cop.

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Top cop concerned about rise in armed offenders

Queensland's top cop is concerned about the rise in armed offenders confronting police after two men were shot in as many days.

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Queensland police launch review after revelations of ‘abominable’ treatment of children in watch houses

Commissioner Steve Gollschewski says facilities and training will be examined but not whether children should be held in them for long periods

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Premier pumps up transport vision ahead of election

Motorists would be able to fill up their vehicles at state-owned petrol stations with capped price rises under a re-election pitch by Queensland's government.

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