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Why we should learn Queensland floods lesson, if we can't learn our own

The Operation Queenslander approach born from the 2011 floods in Australia could help with the rebuilding, recovery and reconnection of disaster-affected communities here.

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Redbacks chase result after McSweeney ton against Bulls

Former Queensland batsman Nathan McSweeney hit an unbeaten century for South Australia to set up a declaration, before the Bulls reached 1-82 at stumps.

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More relief on way for bushfire-hit Queensland

Bushfires continue to burn across Queensland but more relief is on the way for people hit hard by blazes.

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Scrap stage-three tax cuts to fight inflation rather than cut infrastructure funding, Queensland says

Deputy premier Steven Miles says it’s ‘too late’ to cancel projects and any effect on demand is likely to be years away

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Body found after fire destroys boat in far north Qld

The body of a man has been found after his boat was destroyed by a fire in far north Queensland.

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Hunt's Test reminder with century in Gabba gloom

Henry Hunt has batted patiently under grey skies as cricket returned to the Gabba, posting a century for South Australia after Queensland sent them in.

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Qld Health faces long-stay patient challenge

The Queensland government will inject $200 million over two years to help address the number of long stay hospital patients causing significant challenges.

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Tired of waiting for a Queensland EPA, conservation group launches own ‘enforcement arm’

The Queensland Conservation Council says new entity will take ‘proactive actions’ to ensure state’s environmental laws are enforced

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Man accused of stealing two fire trucks as Qld burns

Police have arrested a 22-year-old man after two fire trucks were stolen from north Queensland stations while catastrophic blazes burned around the state.

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Qld to ban sale of knives and fake guns to under 18s

Laws banning the sale of fake weapons, knives and other bladed items to juveniles are being introduced in Queensland, in a bid to crackdown on youth crime.

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Three killed in firefighting crash were 'dearly loved'

Three people who were part of an aerial firefighting crew died when their plane crashed while conducting fire surveillance in northwest Queensland.

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Gyrocopter crash kills pilot in Victoria; warning over supermarket surveillance – As it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

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Reds savour Ballymore return with win over Wild Knights

Queensland defeated Saitama Wild Knights 31-29 at Ballymore to retain the Saitama-Queensland Shield with 11 debutants in action for the Les Kiss-coached Reds.

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Three dead in firefighting plane crash in outback Qld

A firefighting plane has crashed near Cloncurry in northwest Queensland, killing all three crew members on board.

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Wet weather relief for NSW and Queensland firefighters while blazes encroach south of Perth

Rainfall is expected to fall on Saturday either side of the border after a torrid week of fires claimed more than 60 homes

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Opposition fights history in battle for Qld election

Queensland Opposition leader David Crisafulli is hoping history does not repeat itself when voters go to the polls in the 2024 state election.

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Evacuation centres set up as fires threaten homes in WA

Bushfires are threatening homes south of Perth with evacuation centres set up in Mandurah and Murray Shire, though it's too late to leave for some residents.

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Dog collared after going missing with stolen car

Two people have been arrested after being accused of assaulting a woman and girl before stealing a car with a pet dog still inside in north Queensland.

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Pair jailed over $90 million cocaine import conspiracy

A jury has found two men guilty of planning to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into a remote town in far north Queensland.

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Brigade heartbreak as fire truck stolen, blazes burn on

Emergency services crews are shattered after a fire truck was stolen as blazes continue to burn around Queensland despite a cool change.

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The smoke in the NSW air feels like the bushfires of 2019 – but the alerts on my phone signal a change

Tenterfield is burning again. At least this time we have real-time updates that do not stop at the NSW-Queensland border

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Scrap blue cards for First Nations kinship carers, Queensland family and child commissioner says

Damning report finds state’s blue card screening system creates unnecessary barriers to placing children with their families

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Bushfires add to pain for farmers battling drought

Bushfires sparked by dry lighting strikes have burnt through more than 35,000 hectares near the NSW-Queensland border, leaving farmers in dire straits.

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Teen bailed after bid to rob detention centre worker

A teenager was released on bail after trying to rob a youth worker while in detention for his attack on a man in his 60s in central Queensland.

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Free flu jabs to remedy Queensland vaccine fatigue

Queenslanders will be able to get free flu jabs from 2024 amid concern "vaccine fatigue" is contributing to a low rate of people getting their shots.

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