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A brazen carjacking incident at a Sunshine Coast shopping centre has led to two men being charged. A 55-year-old man was threatened with a knife and forced to hand over his car keys.
Regional Queensland suppliers and performers are eager to be part of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, showcasing their talents on the world stage. Outback artisans and entertainers see an opportunity to benefit from the Games, with some already in talks with the government about potential involvement.
A Queensland woman's mother is taking the Northern Territory Supreme Court to task, seeking to overturn the coroner's decision not to hold an inquest into her daughter's death. Jessica Stephens, 35, died in 2023 after receiving mental health treatment at Royal Darwin Hospital.
Residents in the Western Downs are concerned about a proposed $32 billion data centre on the outskirts of Dalby, fearing they will be steamrolled in the push to embrace the artificial intelligence boom. A petition to parliament opposing the Western Downs Digital Park has gained more than 21,000 signatures.
Legal cigarette sales in Queensland have jumped by 55 per cent in the first month after new enforcement laws took effect. The state's crackdown on illegal cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and vapes is expected to generate $89 million in additional tobacco excise revenue and a further $11 million in GST gains over two years.
A radical overhaul of Australia's working holiday visa system has sparked concerns that the federal government's policy priorities are skewed towards city-dwellers at the expense of regional areas. Experts warn that the changes could have far-reaching consequences for Labor's electoral prospects, particularly in vulnerable regional seats.
The Queensland government has rejected a petition to swap all stop signs with give-way signs in the state, arguing that the safety benefits of stop signs outweigh any operational impacts. The petition, signed by 391 Queenslanders, claimed that stop signs provide "no safety significance" and cost drivers more in fuel.
A veteran was prescribed extremely high doses of medicinal cannabis by doctors he never spoke to, leading to a near-fatal crisis. The case has raised concerns about the aggressive targeting of veterans by for-profit healthcare providers.
A rural Queensland town is facing a health crisis after its only GP announced plans to leave, leaving residents scrambling for medical care. The town's health advocate has expressed concerns about the lack of support from the local health service.
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