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Great Barrier Reef stays off the global in-danger list

Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef has avoided being placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage “in danger” list. The draft decision, announced at the weekend, means the
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New ambulance station for Springwood

Springwood, in Logan City south of Brisbane, has a new purpose-built $8.1 million ambulance station. The replacement station is capable of housing seven ambulances and
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Crack-down on e-bike and e-scooter hoons

Queensland Police have begun targeting neighbourhood hoons on illegal high-powered e-bikes and e-scooters as stronger laws come into effect. The new laws from July 1,
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Contract awarded for Mooloolah River Interchange

A major contract has been awarded to kick off the next stage of the Mooloolah River Interchange (MRI) on the Sunshine Coast. The Queensland Government has announced that
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Lukewarm business response to Queensland budget

Queensland business groups have given a lukewarm response to this week’s State Budget. Business Chamber Queensland described it as a missed opportunity to lay the
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Townsville Commemorates 80 Years Since Victory In The Pacific

Queensland Budget focuses on cost of living and services

The Queensland Government has delivered a State Budget it says is built around better services and cost of living savings without new or increased taxes. It said the
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Suncorp Stadium mega-screen facelift plans unveiled

Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium will undergo its largest upgrade in more than 20 years ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The facelift includes an
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New commission will coordinate child protection

A new Queensland Protection Commission will be set up to provide oversight, accountability and coordination of child protection. This is part of the State Government’s
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Banyo - Newsreel

450 new homes to be built in Banyo

More than 450 homes will be built in the north Brisbane suburb of Banyo on a 6.4 hectare former Energy Queensland site which will include a mix of townhouses, aged care,
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Human rights protections to be reviewed by ex-judge

There will be a review of Queensland’s human rights and anti-discrimination protections that govern everyday activities like renting a home, accessing services,
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