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Drug driving deaths surge on Australian roads

By Milad Haghani Australia has made major progress in curbing drink driving. Decades of random breath testing, enforcement and powerful social media campaigns have cut
Read more 20 November 2025
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New laws allows GPs to better help adults with ADHD

Queensland GPs will be the first in Australia able to prescribe ADHD medication for adults. State Health and Ambulance Services Minister Tim Nicholls said the changes
Read more 19 November 2025
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Influencer burned for lighting fire on K’Gari

An online influencer has been fined by the Queensland Government for lighting a fire on K’gari. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) Senior Ranger Chad Hoult
Read more 14 November 2025
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Flicking BPIC good start to industry reform

Queensland builders are pushing for  further industry reform following the abolition of the Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC). Master Builders CEO Paul Bidwell
Read more 12 November 2025
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Fraser Coast train welding robot an Australian first

Australia’s first train welding robot is being installed at a Queensland manufacturing hub on the Fraser Coast. State Manufacturing Minister Dale Last the cutting-edge
Read more 11 November 2025
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Streamers unique POV exposes police life

Two popular online streamers gave future police officers a real-life point of view of what to expect as a Queensland Police Service recruit. Vindooly and Berticuss
Read more 11 November 2025
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Aquatic DNA study to inform conservation efforts

Native aquatic species living in more than 200 locations across South-East Queensland will be monitored through a million-dollar environmental DNA (eDNA) program. Led by
Read more 10 November 2025
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Housing home truths reveal low confidence levels

Queenslanders are among the most pessimistic people in the country when asked about Australia’s ability to overcome the housing crisis. A new national housing
Read more 30 October 2025
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New schools-based pathway to automotive career

A new Queensland school-based career pathway has been established to overcome a skills shortage in the automotive industry. State Finance, Trade, Employment and Training
Read more 29 October 2025
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Cybercriminals circle Brisbane 2032 construction boom

The large pipeline of construction activity in Queensland offers a tempting target for cybercriminals. With figures of around $200 billion worth of committed and
Read more 29 October 2025