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A major 12,000-home development on the Sunshine Coast has been fast-tracked by state authorities, transferring planning powers and overriding local schemes. The move has been welcomed by business leaders keen to address housing shortages but draws sharp criticism from environmental groups concerned about its impact on sensitive wetlands.
Authorities in Central Queensland are conducting urgent investigations into the suspicious deaths of two women in separate incidents this week, spanning Rockhampton and Blackwater. Detectives are appealing to the public for information, reassuring residents there is no broader threat to community safety.
A devastating collision between an e-scooter and an electric skateboard in Hervey Bay has resulted in the death of a 39-year-old man, marking the first recorded e-scooter fatality in Queensland this year. Local authorities are investigating the tragic incident, which also left a second man seriously injured, and are intensifying efforts to ensure e-mobility device safety.
A comprehensive new study suggests domestic cats are responsible for a remarkably small fraction of native animal injuries requiring rescue in New South Wales. The findings are reigniting vital discussions about the most effective strategies to safeguard Australia's threatened wildlife.
Queensland MP Tim Mander has returned to his cabinet role as Olympic and Paralympic Games Minister after being cleared by the Australian Federal Police. The Everton MP stood aside in May following voter registration allegations, which have now been dismissed.
A state inquiry has heard gripping testimony from a former building industry CEO, detailing a harrowing campaign of alleged intimidation by a prominent union that culminated in a suicide attempt. His emotional account sheds light on the profound psychological toll of such tactics, with further allegations emerging against a former Labor minister.
The Queensland Government is facing fierce backlash after state budget papers revealed a nearly $40 million reduction in domestic and family violence prevention funding. While ministers defend the drop as the conclusion of temporary programs, advocates and the opposition warn the cuts threaten vital safety momentum.
Motorists across South-East Queensland are facing significant petrol price hikes, with some stations raising costs by up to 30 cents in a week. Concerns are mounting that this signals the return of an 'unfair' unleaded price cycle, potentially impacting household budgets significantly.
The remote outback town of Winton has transformed into a bustling hub for the global luxury trade as international gem dealers and local miners gather for the annual Opal Festival. Despite shifting economic tides, the allure of Queensland's unique boulder opals continues to captivate the high-end jewelry market.
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