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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

Dad who died in boating tragedy saved daughter's life

A 40-year-old father of four who went overboard from a broken-down boat during a family outing saved his daughter's life before he died.

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Inquiry after stabbed man dies at Queensland hospital

Police are investigating the death of a man who arrived at a hospital in regional Queensland with a severe stab wound.

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Arrests mount amid police surge to disrupt youth crime

A Queensland Police operation targeting youths in a bid to bolster community safety has led to more than 11,000 arrests in the past 12 months.

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‘The roadside version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’: Queensland’s trivia signs keeping drivers alert

On long stretches of outback highways, these road safety signs could keep drivers alive – if questions change more frequently, locals say

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Touring Wales to play Queensland Reds in 20-year first

The Queensland Reds have secured a clash with Wales to end their Australian tour, an initiative the club hopes becomes a fixture for visiting Test nations.

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Police search rural property for missing man

Police have searched a rural Queensland property to find any trace of Marc Kristian Mietus, who went missing more than two decades ago.

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Woman charged with murder over baby's death in 2011

A Queensland woman will face court after being charged with the murder of a three-month-old baby girl more than 12 years ago in the state's southeast.

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Funding to curb long wait for women's disease diagnosis

It took seven years and 11 different doctors before a Queensland woman was finally diagnosed with endometriosis - and found out it wasn't just in her head.

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More than 550 issues raised on behalf of children in police lockups this year, Queensland public guardian says

Exclusive: Influx of reports comes amid concerns about welfare of young people detained in overcrowded adult watch houses

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Heavy electric trucks cleared to drive in another state

Queensland is the latest state to allow electric trucks on some roads in a change that will pave the way for the low-emission vehicles to be made locally.

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Cowboys CEO 'confident' Luki, Kuli will stay long-term

North Queensland CEO Jeff Reibel says the early exit of forward Luciano Leilua has made keeping star duo Heilum Luki and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki an easier task.

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Reward of $500,000 for information on suspected murder

Queensland Police have announced a $500,000 reward for information on the suspected murder of Marc Kristian Mietus who disappeared more than two decades ago.

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Fears for koala habitat after coal mine assessed

Environmentalists are disappointed the federal environment minister has referred a central Queensland coal mine for assessment instead of rejecting it.

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‘Outrageous and disgusting’: Greens MP condemns comparison of Queensland climate protests to US capitol riots

Ethics committee clears Michael Berkman of inciting or encouraging Extinction Rebellion protest but labels his conduct ‘disgraceful’

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Midwives win on patient ratios as health reforms pass

Laws that assist with patient ratios and allow contemporary trained midwives to administer pregnancy termination medicine have passed Queensland parliament.

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Queensland passes law to allow nurses to provide abortion pills amid strong opposition from LNP

Nurses and midwives will be allowed to dispense MS-2 Step as state grapples with ‘postcode lottery’ for women’s healthcare

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Homeschooling overhaul sparks mixed reactions

The Queensland government has introduced legislation that will ensure homeschoolers must follow the Australian curriculum.

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Grieving family takes aim at govt after fatal stabbing

The family of a grandmother fatally stabbed outside a shopping centre has taken aim at the Queensland government, saying it is failing on youth crime.

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Big fine for owner who ripped out mangroves for road

A Queensland man has been fined almost $145,000 for clearing a path through protected national park to make a road to his property.

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MPs clash with pro-Palestinian protesters over Gaza war

Queensland MPs have clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters outside parliament during a rally against the Gaza conflict.

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The extraordinary case of the Queensland councillor seeking re-election while fighting a murder charge

Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden maintains his innocence and says his focus is on ‘delivering’ for his Gold Coast community

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McRae gets AFL's Opening Round push in league heartland

The AFL has launched the 2024 season in rugby league heartland and Collingwood's premiership coach Craig McRae understands why.

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Coercive control criminalised in landmark legislation

More than four years after the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children, coercive control has become a criminal offence in Queensland under landmark laws.

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Coercive control and stealthing become criminal offences under historic laws passed by Queensland parliament

Sweeping reform, which includes affirmative consent laws, is aimed at ‘recentring victim voices’

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Opposition member admits taking photo of MP's phone

A member of the opposition has apologised in Queensland parliament for taking a photo of an MP's phone showing a text message from Premier Steven Miles.

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