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Charleville's new bilby art trail features six large cement sculptures, each weighing 300kg, in prominent spots across the town. The trail aims to celebrate the bilby's national day and educate visitors about the endangered species.
A Queensland man with autism has lodged a human rights complaint against the state's transport department, claiming the national fitness-to-drive standards are "demonstrably ableist". The complaint was sparked by changes to the guidelines in 2022, which included autism for the first time.
Birthing services have returned to Biloela and Cooktown after more than four years on bypass, bringing relief to local expectant mothers. The services were shut down in 2022, forcing women to travel out of town for maternity care.
A girl has died after a suspected drug overdose while in the care of the Queensland government. The death has sparked calls for greater transparency and accountability in the state's child care system.
A Queensland pork industry heavyweight and his associate have been charged over alleged large-scale financial crimes, including keeping millions in sales off the books for personal use. The pair are accused of fraudulently relabelling frozen meat products and face multiple charges each.
A proposed $31.9 billion data centre in the Western Downs could increase Queensland's daily electricity use by 25 per cent. The project has sparked debate about its potential impact on the region's energy consumption and the role of renewable energy in powering the facility.
Queensland's credit rating has been downgraded to AA, adding pressure on the state's budget as Brisbane prepares to host the Olympics in less than six years. The downgrade will have an impact on everyday Queenslanders, with higher borrowing costs for the government and potentially increased taxes and charges.
The NRL and NRLW finals schedules have been released, with several exciting matches set to take place next week. The Sydney Roosters will host the Cronulla Sharks in a semifinal on Saturday night, while the New Zealand Warriors face off against the Newcastle Knights on Sunday.
Adelaide's AFL season has ended in heartbreak once again, with the Crows suffering a brutal semi-final loss on Saturday night. The team must now ponder what could have been and how to take the next step to join the premiership contenders.
The Brisbane Broncos have thrashed the Warriors 52-18 in a club-record victory, while the Gold Coast Titans defeated the Newcastle Knights 32-20. The wins sets the Broncos and Titans up for strong finals series.
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