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Dramatic video shows Queensland police evacuating Peregian during bushfires

Video released by Queensland police shows the efforts of some officers helping to evacuate the Peregian area during wild bushfires on the Sunshine Coast on Monday.




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Artificial reef could fix beach landslip problem at Queensland's Inskip Point, expert says

Building an artificial reef could be the key to stabilising a popular beach at Queensland's Inskip Point that suffers from repeated landslips, a geotechnical expert says.




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Juvenile whale rescued off Queensland's Sunshine Coast



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Peregian Beach bushfire under control on Queensland's Sunshine Coast after homes evacuated

A bushfire that was threatening homes at Peregian on Queensland's Sunshine Coast is brought under control, with firefighters surrounding the blaze to keep it contained.




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High E. coli levels recorded at two popular swimming spots along Queensland's Mary River

An annual health check of Queensland's Mary River records E. coli higher than recommended levels at two popular swimming spots.




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Queensland couple funding wedding through container refund scheme 'still going strong'

A Sunshine Coast couple who launched an ambitious campaign to pay for their dream wedding using Queensland's container refund scheme lock in a venue, celebrant and catering all paid for by the initiative.




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Queensland Government allows timber industry to keep harvesting native forest, says it will save up to 500 Wide Bay-Burnett jobs

Thousands of hectares of native forest north of Noosa, which was due to become national park, will now remain open to the timber industry in order to save hundreds of jobs.




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'There is a vendetta': Why an Australian student who is anti-Beijing is facing expulsion from the University of Queensland

A student critical of the University of Queensland's ties to Chinese Government organisations says he is facing expulsion over his activism, but authorities say it's a matter of policy.




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Don't look now: Queensland's newest large-scale silo mural a no-go zone due to COVID-19

The southern Queensland town of Yelarbon is the latest to put itself on the map with a large-scale silo mural, but visitors will have to wait until COVID-19 travel restrictions are lifted.




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Chief Health Officer defends call to ban Queensland Anzac Day flyover amid coronavirus crackdown

Queensland's Chief Health Officer refuses to budge on a decision criticised as "bureaucratic overreach" after an Anzac Day flyover is banned due to coronavirus restrictions, with the state recording another two cases.




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Queenslanders take to their driveways to mark an Anzac Day like no other

Queenslanders find innovative ways to commemorate Anzac Day from home and online after coronavirus distancing restrictions forced the cancellation of gatherings.




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Last Post played on violin in a Queensland paddock

The Last Post is played in a paddock at dawn to commemorate Anzac Day.




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From Saturday, COVID-19 restrictions will start to ease in Queensland

Driving 50km will be permitted, members of the same household will be able to go for picnics, and shopping for non-essential items like clothes and shoes will be allowed.



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Queensland winds back some physical distancing measures

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces that some physical distancing measures will be wound back, but has urged Queenslanders to be responsible and sensible in their activities.



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'Police will be around': Queensland will ease coronavirus restrictions, but home schooling remains

Queensland students won't return to school yet, despite calls for Year 11 and 12 classes to resume, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says as some coronavirus restrictions ease on Saturday.




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No new cases of coronavirus in Queensland as $4b wiped from revenue

Queensland continues to tackle the coronavirus pandemic head on with no new cases announced today, but the impact on the state's bottom line is not so healthy, with the Treasurer revealing a $4 billion hit to revenue.




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Extra police to patrol Queensland as restrictions ease this weekend

Nearly 150 extra police will be out questioning Queenslanders this weekend who are enjoying the first days of easing restrictions, as the state records just one new case of coronavirus.




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Queensland MP apologises after 'street party' breaches coronavirus restrictions

Former Queensland shadow police minister Trevor Watts says it was a mistake to have "driveway drinks" with neighbours — caught by a police patrol — with officers alleging it was more like a "street party" that did not follow coronavirus physical distancing rules.




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Cold snap to send shivers across Queensland

Cooler-than-average temperatures are likely to be felt in southern and central Queensland from today as a cold front works its way through the state.




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Emergency admissions plunge by 20 per cent in north-west Queensland hospital

A hospital in north-west Queensland says emergency department admissions have fallen by 20 per cent during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Roads funding gets mixed reaction from Queensland regional leaders

Federal funding worth $185 million for Queensland's regional roads is welcomed by some local mayors but other regional leaders are concerned about some trouble spots missing out.




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Cold snap breaks 30-year-old record in southern Queensland

A cold front sweeps across southern Queensland, bringing record low temperatures to the outback in an icy blast that will remain until next week.




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Queensland family buys station from Chinese billionaire for $53 million

A Queensland family has bought a large cattle station on the Northern Territory/Queensland border from a Chinese billionaire for $53 million.




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'Let's not mess it up': Queensland records no new coronavirus cases for second day in row

For the second day in a row, Queensland records no new COVID-19 cases, keeping the state's total at 1,033 ahead of restrictions easing tomorrow.





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Coronavirus restrictions ease in Queensland, so what can and can't you do?

Some of Queensland's coronavirus restrictions ease from this morning, allowing you to head outside your homes for "recreation" — but before you grab your blanket and some brie here's a list of what you can and can't do.




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Abortion providers charter 'very expensive' private planes to regional Queensland during coronavirus crisis

Abortion service providers are left with chartering private flights to regional Queensland, saying infrequent schedules and short-notice cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic make flying commercial untenable.




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Chilly start in Queensland as relaxed coronavirus restrictions kick in with cold snap

Some Queensland residents may find it too cold to enjoy the relaxed coronavirus restrictions that start today, as temperatures across in some areas in the state's south drop below zero.




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'Don't mess this up': Queenslanders enjoy the sunshine as coronavirus restrictions ease

Queenslanders hit the waterways and public spaces on the first day of relaxed restrictions, with residents able to picnic or visit national parks for the first time in weeks.




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One new case of coronavirus in Queensland, but authorities unsure of source

There are now just 53 active cases of COVID-19 in the state, with the majority concentrated in the south-east.




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Need a job? Have you thought about Emerald, Queensland?

The Mayor of Queensland's Central Highlands hopes work and lifestyle attract people to the region during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Restaurant trade hoping for June reopening in Queensland

Many restaurants and cafes are struggling to keep their businesses alive on takeaway only and the industry is lobbying the Queensland Government for further relaxing of social distancing restrictions to get people eating out again.




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Fears for man missing in crocodile habitat in Far North Queensland

Police say they are concerned for the safety of a man who has gone missing in a well known crocodile habitat in Far North Queensland.




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Queensland schools to partially reopen from next week

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces a partial resumption of schools from next week for kindergarten, prep, year 1 and high school seniors.




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Police break up three house parties in 24 hours after coronavirus restrictions ease in Queensland

Queensland police shut down three house parties in the 24 hours after some coronavirus restrictions are relaxed and erect fencing at Burleigh Heads where large crowds were dispersed over the weekend.




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Palaszczuk plans to reopen Queensland with eyes on New Zealand tourists

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says her Government is developing a road map to reopen Queensland's tourist trade, first for domestic travellers and then as soon as possible to New Zealanders.




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Rise in brutality of family violence attacks 'disturbing' for Queensland emergency department staff

Authorities say a "perfect storm" has caused a disturbing rise in domestic violence cases, as the parents of murdered woman Hannah Clarke ask Queenslanders to support a vigil to remember victims.




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Private flu vaccines not available in regional areas in Queensland

Anyone who isn't eligible for the government-funded flu vaccine has been left waiting for the jab in north-west Queensland.




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Queensland police rescue an elderly woman who had fallen and was trapped in her home for days

The 80-year-old from Beaudesert broke her hip and was unable to move for more than four days.




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Three inmates die in four days — two in 24 hours — in Queensland prisons

Queensland's Corrective Services Investigation Unit is examining the deaths of three prisoners over the past five days — two of which occurred at the same facility in 24 hours.




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The killer crop disease that changed everything on this Queensland farm

The Templeton family, fourth-generation farmers who almost lost everything to a pest called pythium, turn to extreme cleaning — with the help of a $250,000 washing machine from Italy — and are recognised for their efforts.




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As Queensland schools stage resumption of classes, rural boarders are left wondering

Despite a staged re-opening of classes from Monday, May 11, no clear guidance has been given for boarding students, with many independent schools opening limited classes and boarding accommodation for selected year levels.




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NSW won't follow Queensland and WA out of coronavirus lockdown

NSW's social-distancing shutdown will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future, despite just two new coronavirus infections being recorded yesterday and some other states relaxing their laws.




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Queensland border dwellers told travelling 50km OK — as long as it's not into NSW

Gold Coasters are warned that eased restrictions on travel in Queensland may not apply in NSW, with stiff fines for non-essential travel south of the border a possibility.



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Lawyers, drag queens and casuals — thousands of Australians were left unemployed this week

With many Australians facing the prospect of long-term unemployment, many have found themselves in a situation they never thought they would be in — applying for Centrelink.




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Hands-on training open doors for Indigenous people in north Queensland

Every fortnight, dozens on Indigenous students of all ages arrive at Noorla Heritage Resort in Ingham in north Queensland. They spend the week running the resort and working towards qualifications in small business, hospitality, management and tourism.




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German brew master goes bush in Queensland

The idea was simple; find a spot in Australia with some of the best weather in the world, move there, and start brewing German beer.



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Volunteers curate artefacts of far north Queensland's Chinese heritage

Each Thursday in a back-alley warehouse, a group of volunteers come together to meticulously clean, repair and catalogue artefacts collected from the remnants of a Chinese temple that once stood proud in the Cairns CBD.



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Queens of the outback photo gallery: Backstage at a desert drag show

Hours of meticulous preparation go into every appearance on stage.



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Far north Queensland commemorates Vietnam Veterans' Day

More than 40 years after the conclusion of the Vietnam War many of those who served still bear physical and psychological scars as a result of the conflict. On Vietnam Veterans' Day members of the far north Queensland community paused to pay tribute to those who fought in the name of their country.