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A local woman, Kate*, has taken action to improve personal safety after being harassed and stalked on an early morning run south of Brisbane. She has organized a personal safety workshop in partnership with safety advocate Danielle Godfrey.
Residents of Clermont are being urged to conserve water as a critical shortage enters its second day after both water pumps at Theresa Creek Dam failed. The Isaac Regional Council has replaced one pump and is working on short-term repairs for the other, with residents commending the council's fast response.
Fossil fuel companies are secretly sponsoring hundreds of educational programs targeting Australian children, often without parental consent or transparency. These incursions involve industry professionals delivering lessons with a focus on "energy literacy" and career opportunities in the fossil fuel sector.
A group of drag queens recently performed to a sold-out crowd at a country pub in Emerald, Queensland, showcasing the growing acceptance of queer culture in regional areas. The show was a unique experience for the performers and the audience, highlighting the importance of representation and community for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
A consortium of BESIX Watpac and John Holland has been selected as the sole bidder to build Brisbane's 2032 Olympic stadium at Victoria Park. The stadium is expected to cost around $3.6 billion and will be completed in time for the 2032 Games.
Greens leader Larissa Waters has stepped down from the top job due to a chronic kidney condition. Senator Waters will take a leave of absence as she focuses on her health before returning to her upper house duties.
Queensland's opposition demands answers from the government after a report reveals a 59.6 per cent increase in the number of children known to child safety who have died. The report shows 91 children known to the child protection system died in the last financial year.
A Queensland government department has lost over $800,000 in a cyber attack, despite taking immediate steps to contain and investigate the incident. The department plays a key role in strengthening the state's cyber security capabilities.
Recent changes to working holiday visas are driving backpackers away from Far North Queensland, potentially leading to staff shortages and economic impacts. Industry leaders are worried about meeting future demand, citing concerns about workforce availability and the impact on local businesses.
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