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A Blue Mountains woman who stabbed her two sons to death has been found not criminally responsible for their murders. The woman will now be detained in a location to be determined by the Mental Health Review Tribunal.
A Far North Queensland couple's research on a new type 1 diabetes treatment has shown promising results. The treatment, which targets the autoimmune attack that causes the disease, has been tested in mice with successful results.
Queensland's health minister has defended the medical care provided to a 38-year-old man who suffered irreversible brain and eyesight damage after a 36-hour ordeal. The patient's family claims that permanent damage was caused by delays to his treatment.
The International Olympic Committee has approved Rockhampton's Fitzroy River as the venue for rowing and canoe sprint events at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, following months of debate and assessment. The decision has been hailed as a win for regional Queensland, with local leaders welcoming the opportunity for economic and community benefits.
Police in Manjimup, Western Australia, are handing out $20 vouchers to drivers who blow zero during breath tests in an effort to encourage safe driving during the footy finals season. The initiative, which will see 100 vouchers handed out throughout September, aims to recognise good driver behaviour and reduce the road toll.
A rare video of a humpback whale and its stillborn calf has provided a unique glimpse into the species' reaction to death. The footage shows a female whale interacting with its deceased calf, touching it with its head and fin, and lying still alongside the newborn's body.
Queensland communities may face increased difficulty in challenging new mining projects under proposed law changes. The Mineral Resources Objections Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Bill aims to restrict who can object to a mine and grant politicians greater control over whether objections are heard in court.
The Queensland government has proposed new laws to increase penalties for domestic and family violence offenders who breach protection orders. The legislation aims to ease the workload of police and better protect victims.
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has apologized for swearing during a press conference while maintaining his account of having dinner with US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The mayor's recollection of the dinner has been disputed by the Trump Organization.
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