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The Latest Breaking News from Queensland

More cops on the beat amid uptick in recruitment

Hundreds more police are headed to the front line in Queensland following a major recruitment drive as the government "throws everything" at the crime problem.

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'Tactical juices flow' as Reds boss goes back to roots

Reds rugby coach Les Kiss, a former Queensland State of Origin winger, has relished the chance to talk tactics with Kevin Walters and his brains trust.

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Defence land could be weak spot in ant war

The discovery of fire ants on a defence base west of Brisbane has raised serious concerns about whether other defence sites are harbouring the super pest.

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Man fatally shot after 'pointing rifle at police'

A man has allegedly got out of a stolen car alongside a major highway and pointed a loaded rifle at police before being fatally shot in central Queensland.

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Knife attacks spark interstate search for law solutions

"Wanding" laws in Queensland could be introduced to combat knife crimes in NSW, but opponents say increasing police powers would be a knee-jerk response.

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Crime turning corner after 'disturbing' surge: premier

The Queensland premier says the state's crime rates are turning the corner after a "disturbing surge" but the new police commissioner says it is early days.

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Four-metre croc euthanised after boy's body found

Wildlife officers have euthanised a four-metre crocodile days after a 16-year-old boy's body was found in mangroves on a far north Queensland island.

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Queensland police fatally shoot man at rest area south of Gladstone

An unidentified man is dead after the police shooting at Colosseum on Monday morning

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Experts say discovery of fire ants in Murray Darling Basin should be ‘ringing alarm bells’

Risk of fire ants spreading at ‘another level’ after detection in Oakey, Queensland, says chair of NSW Farmers’ biosecurity committee

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Queensland’s new top cop Steve Gollschewski ‘not yet decided’ on independent police integrity unit as May deadline looms

Police commissioner casts doubt over future of body designed to end practice of police investigating police

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Kuhnemann joins Tasmania in red-ball cricket push

Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who has played three Tests for Australia, has signed with Tasmania after being left off Queensland's contract list.

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Crime report indicates tough job ahead for new top cop

A crime report has indicated a tough challenge lies ahead for Steve Gollschewski who has been endorsed as Queensland's next police commissioner.

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Melbourne misses out on hosting Matildas as Women’s Asian Cup host states revealed

NSW, Queensland and Western Australia named as candidates while Victoria did not express interest for 2026 tournament

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Funding boost for warning systems in flood-hit regions

New river height gauges, cameras, signage and sensor technology will form part of a $7 million investment for flood-hit regions in Queensland.

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ACTU calls for sanctions on Israel over Gaza war – as it happened

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Man accused of assaulting paramedics, police officer

Two paramedics and a police officer have allegedly been assaulted by a Queensland man who is also accused of exposing himself at a Gold Coast residence.

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FA announces host states for Women's Asian Cup

Queensland, NSW and WA have been announced by Football Australia as host states for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.

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‘They just make you happy’: the Queensland farmers who took a chance on a million sunflowers

Battling drought, Jenny and Russell Jenner tore out their failing crops. Could fields of sunflowers for selfies save their Queensland farm?

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Whiz Walsh makes Maroons claim as Broncos belt Raiders

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh starred and enhanced his Queensland selection chances in a 34-10 win over Canberra, who lost half Jamal Fogarty to injury.

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Troubled forensic lab's DNA backlog blows out to 41,000

A backlog of cases at a Queensland DNA lab has increased as the state opposition calls on the government to release a full strategy to address its issues.

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Tanya Plibersek rejects windfarm proposed for biodiverse Queensland forest

Plan for 42-turbine Wooroora project withdrawn after minister signals refusal because of threat to spectacled flying-fox habitat

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Morning Mail: Queensland police review after lewd social media posts, teenager on terror charge, bird flu fears

High-ranking Queensland officers appeared to publicly share lewd social media posts; 16-year-old alleged to have stabbed bishop in Sydney church

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High-ranking Queensland police officers under scrutiny over offensive social media activity

Exclusive: Ethical standards command launches internal review as Guardian Australia unearths Facebook posts dating back years

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Manly's Lawton signs with Cowboys on two-year deal

Manly utility Karl Lawton will join North Queensland from next year, on a deal which runs until the end of 2026.

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Maroons door open for Hopgood amid vacancies: Slater

The door is open in the Queensland forward pack for new applicants due to injury, and Maroons coach Billy Slater wants the contenders to announce themselves.

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