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Suicide 'crisis point' for central Queensland region spurs community into action

A Queensland community was hit hard when seven young people took their own lives in the space of six months. It's now striving to get more support to those in need.




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The network that monitors Australia's UV-exposure levels expands to central Queensland

Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world, so you might be surprised to find there are just 16 ultraviolet radiation sensors around the country monitoring the sun's rays.





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Gas bottle Minions find social media stardom on remote Queensland highway

A Queensland miner has created a popular roadside stop with hundreds of travellers pulling over to take a photo with his now-famous family of Minions.




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Maternity's 'gold standard' of care now available in rural Queensland town

Fewer than one in 10 pregnant women in Australia have access to what is considered to be the 'gold standard' of maternity care, but one outback Queensland town has adopted the model in a bold move to empower local women and midwives.








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Rare Stonebridge Green sapphire found in Queensland's Gemfields in 1938 captures hearts

The story of a rare sapphire found in Queensland's Gemfields more than 80 years ago captures the hearts of enthusiasts at a nationally renowned gem festival.





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Gel blaster popularity in Queensland surges as advocates work to keep sport legal in two remaining states

With sales rising and participation in regional Queensland gel ball leagues doubling in some areas, advocates are campaigning to ensure newcomers participate safely.







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Young Queenslander Samuel Dale Johnson makes his mark on European opera scene

He grew up behind the famously wonky Ettamogah Pub on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Now at just 31, Samuel Dale Johnson is a principal singer with one of the world's biggest opera houses.




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Ambulance service marks 100 years helping outback Queensland community of Longreach

Before the ambulance existed, if outback Queensland locals had an emergency, they had to drive to themselves to hospital.





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Queensland unemployment figures second highest in the country behind SA

Some regional areas of Queensland see unemployment rates skyrocket above 14 per cent with experts warning it will get worse if the Government doesn't step in.




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Queensland fisheries face tighter regulations, but industry is not happy

Controversial changes enforcing quotas on Queensland fisheries have led to a critical breakdown in the relationship between industry and government.




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The first ageless playgroup in regional Queensland has been launched in Rockhampton



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Ageless play has been rolled out in regional Queensland for the first time



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The first ageless playgroup in regional Queensland has been rolled out in Rockhampton



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Queensland bushfire danger to return to very high in days ahead

Fire conditions are forecast to worsen again on Friday and Saturday when a dry wind is expected to blow across parts of southern Queensland, raising the fire danger rating from "high" to "very high".




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Sarabah bushfire threat downgraded as authorities keep watch on blazes across Queensland

Fire-weary residents at Sarabah in Queensland's Scenic Rim get a reprieve as authorities downgrade the bushfire warning level in the area, but conditions are expected to worsen in southern Queensland on Saturday.





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Great Barrier Reef may go on endangered list if run-off laws don't pass, Queensland Environment Minister warns

The Queensland Government is expected to pass a bill today to introduce new mandatory farm run-off regulations to protect the reef, despite opposition from agricultural groups.




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Queensland forced to stop marine park shark cull for now, but Government wants laws changed

Drum lines used to kill sharks in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park will be removed after the Queensland Government lost a challenge in the Federal Court to continue its culling program in the protectedarea.







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Weir reduction plan condemned by central Queensland farmers worried about water loss

Farmers and local politicians voice their objections to plans to reduce the size of a proposed central Queensland weir as state and federal governments argue over how to deal with a cost blowout.




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Southern Queensland weather forecast to bring severe fire danger and 40-degree heatwave

A wave of dangerous severe fire weather is about to hit southern Queensland with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting heatwave conditions as temperatures soar up to 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the state.




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Rain forecast in southern Queensland brings 'temporary reprieve' to firefighters

A drenching is on its way for Queensland, with parts of the state set to receive their best rainfall in months today and on Saturday, with the potential for severe thunderstorms and damaging hail in some areas.




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Queensland's weather outlook for summer forecasts fewer cyclones, more severe bushfires

Fewer cyclones are forecast but the Bureau of Meteorology warns a "pretty dangerous cocktail" is brewing for the remainder of Queensland's fire season.




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New grouper fish species found at market, Queensland Museum says

A new species of rockcod, or grouper, is confirmed by the Queensland Museum after two years of testing its DNA, following the discovery of several specimens at a fish market in 2017.




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Queensland storms bring hail and high winds, causing power outages

The clean-up is underway after severe thunderstorms left a trail of damage but little precious rain in parts of South-East Queensland and the Darling Downs.





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Hail survives two weeks of heat buried on outback Queensland property

Despite a fortnight of hot, dry weather, Jack Walker's property in Theodore still has hailstones covered by a thin layer of dirt and debris.




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Queensland must rapidly ditch coal-fired power to meet Australia's emission targets, report finds

A leading science institute finds Queensland must move more quickly towards renewable energy and away from coal-fired power by 2030 to meet its share of the nation's emissions reduction targets.






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Pilot and passenger from Queensland killed in light plane crash in South Australia

A pilot killed in a plane crash that also claimed the life of his passenger in South Australia's outback is a south Queensland businessman and horse stud owner.




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Queensland fruit fly aerial attack targets fruit-growing areas of Cobram and Hillston

A major program to combat fruit fly is underway in two Australian states where the Queensland fruit fly is not native to those areas.




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IBM Adds Smarter Storage to Queensland Sugar for Improved Efficiency and Cost Savings

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL), a global leader in raw sugar marketing that manages over 90 percent of Australia’s raw sugar exports, has selected IBM advanced storage systems to support rapidly growing data demands.




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IBM awarded ‘Smart tolling’ project by Queensland Government

Queensland Motorways has awarded IBM a technology and services contract to introduce automated free-flow tolling across south east Queensland’s toll roads.




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AT#311 - Travel to Northern Queensland, Australia

The Amateur Traveler talks to Dave Kerwin about his recent trip to Northern Queensland. Dave recommends 2 main stops on your trip: the Atherton Tablelands, Daintree National Park and the Great Barrier Reef.




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AT#353 - Travel to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast

Hear about Queensland's Sunshine Coast north of Brisbane Australia from Annabel Candy. Long white sand beachs, hiking trails, a tropical zoo in the tropics.




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South-east Queensland poised to be digital leader: Cisco

30,000 new jobs, $10 billion economy boost could be heading for SEQ.