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Rare Winnie-the-Pooh first edition to be auctioned at University of Queensland Alumni Book Fair

Prince Harry reportedly gifted his nephew Prince Louis a similar first edition copy of Winne-the-Pooh as a christening present.

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‘It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life’: how completing an Ironman made these everyday athletes feel

Two first-time triathletes describe the challenge of taking on Ironman Cairns, and competing in one of the world’s most beautiful locations

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Fugitive Mitchell Wilson evading police with help from community, Queensland minister says

Queensland's police minister says the manhunt for Mitchell Wilson, who officers allege is armed and dangerous, is being hampered by community members helping him to evade capture.

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Even Queensland has realised the war on drugs is a failure. When will NSW catch on?

It bewilders this old stoner’s brain to think the sunshine state has embraced pragmatic, evidence-based drug reform before NSW

The Guardian - AU

Court allows Trevor St Baker to invoke right against self-incrimination in case alleging corporate misconduct against ERM Power

Exclusive: Former executive suing company of energy baron – who is not personally accused of misconduct – and former directors alleges he uncovered ‘sham transactions’ and insider trading

The Guardian - AU

Former Greens councillor demands apology as Queensland police again drop charges

Jonathan Sriranganathan claims his being arrested at protests was ‘partly a result of racism’

The Guardian - AU

Property crime rates fall on Gold Coast, bucking Queensland-wide trend

Police data shows the number of robberies has dropped by almost 20 per cent in one year on the Gold Coast, in contrast to soaring figures in the rest of Queensland.

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Doctors v pharmacists: who benefits from Australia’s turf war over prescriptions?

Queensland pilot program has been made permanent with Victoria and NSW to begin similar trials

The Guardian - AU

Queensland to decriminalise sex work as review recommends new advertising rules

Government ‘broadly supportive’ as report recommends allowing for ads and scrapping of police powers

The Guardian - AU

Queensland Law Reform Commission recommends widespread changes to sex work laws to decriminalise the industry

Currently, sex can only be legally sold in about 20 licensed brothels across the state or by people working alone.

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Police use double jeopardy laws for Qld murder charge

Police are seeking to use Queensland's double jeopardy laws to re-charge a man with a 2009 murder.

AAP

Hospital to probe man’s shooting death after discharge

A "comprehensive clinical review" will be undertaken by a Queensland hospital after a man was fatally shot by police after being discharged.

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Hospital to probe man's shooting death after discharge

A "comprehensive clinical review" will be undertaken by a Queensland hospital after a man was fatally shot by police after being discharged.

AAP

Queensland charts a path to making sex work legal

Sex work would be decriminalised in Queensland under a review recommending a major overhaul as the government seeks to bring the sector "out of the dark".

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Labor gains in Newspoll but Voice support slumps in other polls; NSW final results and Queensland polls

A federal Newspoll, conducted April 19-22 from a sample of 1,514, gave Labor a 56-44 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 33% Coalition (steady), 11% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (down one) and 11% for all…

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Paralympics Centre of Excellence 'shovel ready', but federal government yet to see funding proposal

A funding stoush is brewing over Brisbane's Paralympic Centre of Excellence with the federal government yet to see a pitch, while other stakeholders say the project is "shovel ready".

ABC News

Queensland girls still underrepresented in specialist maths despite push to increase participation

Girls are missing out on high-paying graduate jobs with starting salaries of $100k as the number of students enrolled in specialist maths declines.

AAP

Giants skipper injured, Firebirds break netball drought

Sharpshooter Donnell Wallam starred as the Queensland Firebirds snapped their Super Netball losing streak with a hard-fought 70-66 victory over the Giants.

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Butchulla Warrior Memorial unveiled in Maryborough recognises Frontier Wars

The battle fought between bullets and wooden shields is one that Butchulla elder Glen Miller believes has gone unrecognised for too long. It inspired him to create a memorial for the region's traditional owners that pays respect to the warriors that fought during the Frontier Wars.

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Threatened species, artefacts mapped in canoe odyssey

A scientific and cultural expedition along Queensland's Mary River has documented flood impacts, endangered species and ancient Aboriginal artefacts.

ABC News

North Queensland feels brunt of new home construction slump

Growing uncertainty over inflation, rising interest rates and changes to the building code have been blamed for North Queensland having the worst dip in new housing builds across the state.

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Endangered species found dead on north Queensland beach prompts calls for gillnets ban in reef waters

A local living near the Great Barrier Reef has taken a series of photos showing the damaged carcasses of a range of sea creatures.

AAP

Holmes hails Gagai's influence in centre switch

Valentine Holmes says part of his transition to centre was influenced by fellow Queenslander Dane Gagai following the pair's NRL duel on Saturday.

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Drinkwater, Holmes shine as Cowboys snap NRL streak

Valentine Holmes and Scott Drinkwater have lifted North Queensland to scrappy 18-16 win over Newcastle to snap a three game NRL losing streak.

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Footage of northern hairy-nosed wombat in south-west Queensland refuge a good sign for species

Footage of the elusive wombat — the largest burrowing marsupial in the world — is crucial for educating the public and helping to save the endangered species.

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