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'Catastrophic' power plant explosion avoidable: report

An explosion at a Queensland coal-fired power plant could have been avoided if safety measures were implemented at the station, a draft independent report says.

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Premier pushes back on city transport underfunding

Australia's largest local government says public transport funding in Brisbane is waning as negotiations continue on an ongoing deal.

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Cape York areas make World Heritage tentative list

Parts of Queensland's Cape York Peninsula have been nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list, a move described as a "monumental" step.

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Fears subsidy a 'quick fix' for remote cost of living

A discount on essential items in Queensland remote communities has been welcomed, but some residents fear it may not be a long-term solution.

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Teen boy charged over 'vile' ranking of schoolgirls

A Queensland teenage boy has been charged after an Instagram post ranked female students at a Gold Coast high school into "vile" categories.

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Hospital set for AI medical scans in 'Australian first'

Artificial intelligence is set to used to help with medical scans by a Queensland public hospital in what has been hailed as an Australian first.

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QLD Premier Slams Pauline Hanson’s Robert Irwin Cartoon: ‘Underlines How Irresponsible She Is’

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has slammed Pauline Hanson for her cartoon featuring Robert Irwin and Bluey.

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Miles denies move to bury power plant explosion report

The Queensland government has rejected claims it never intended to release an independent report into a 2021 power station generator explosion.

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Queensland government splashes the cash around – but it’s unlikely to save it in the October election

Many a government has spent generously to woo voters in election years. Some might even say recklessly.

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With discounts galore, Labor’s 2024 Queensland budget has all the subtlety of a ‘going out of business’ sale

Polls have Steven Miles’ government headed for a heavy election defeat. Can a budget full of limited-time cost-of-living cuts turn it around?

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Queensland budget 2024: the biggest winners and losers

The state budget targets cost-of-living pressures through rebates, discounts on car registration and cheaper public transport

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Queensland state budget 2024: 50c fares and $1,000 energy rebates favoured over surplus in pre-election spend

Treasurer Cameron Dick makes ‘deliberate choice’ to put budget into deficit to fund temporary cost-of-living relief including cheap public transport

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Pre-poll cash splash as budget targets living costs

A big-spending budget targeting cost-of-living relief that will lift Queensland's deficit to $2.6 billion has set the scene for the state election.

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New night life boss 'crucial' to live music economy

The Queensland government's decision to appoint a night life economy commissioner has been welcomed as a boost for the future of the live music industry.

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Stamp duty threshold increased for first home buyers

Queensland's first-time home buyers will get a stamp duty discount, in a bid to get more young buyers into the market.

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If home is your ‘castle’, how far can you go to defend it? In Queensland, it’s up for debate

A Katter’s Australian party petition says homeowners should be allowed to use ‘whatever force necessary’ – but experts warn of dangers

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Cheaper rego, sports vouchers in latest budget promises

Queenslanders will get cheaper car registration in the state government's latest cost-of-living budget announcement.

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Record $26b green energy boost for emissions target bid

Queensland Labor has earmarked huge funds for green power, storage and transmission projects to support the state's emissions targets.

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Townsville councillors pass no-confidence motion in embattled mayor Troy Thompson

Thompson is now seeking a leave of absence as council calls for his resignation after he admitted making false claims about his military history

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Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City

Brisbane is now the second most expensive city to buy a house, leapfrogging the nation's capital Canberra to sit behind Sydney for the first time since 1997.

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Police investigate 'vile' ranking of female students

Police are investigating an Instagram post categorising school girls as 'abduction material', 'one night stand' and 'unrapeable', weeks after a similar event.

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Troy Thompson refuses to resign as Townsville mayor over false military service claims

Townsville’s 10 councillors join Queensland premier in calling for mayor to stand down after revelations he exaggerated his military history

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Calls for federal carbon capture ban after Qld decision

Queensland's decision to ban carbon capture and storage projects in the Great Artesian Basin has sparked calls for the federal government to follow suit.

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Push for new 2032 stadium shut down by govt

A renewed push to build a new 2032 Brisbane Olympic stadium has quickly been shut down amid claims it does not fall under the funding envelope.

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Queensland unveils 50c public transport trial as premier urges commuters to ‘use it or lose it’

Premier Steven Miles says pre-election move will save commuters money and boost patronage but transport experts question if funds could be better spent

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