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Child protection probe promise after pedophile arrest

Child protection probe promise after pedophile arrest

The Queensland opposition has promised an inquiry into the state's child protection system if it wins government after a man was charged with multiple offences.

Union pours fuel on sexism claims within fire service

Union pours fuel on sexism claims within fire service

Union pours fuel on sexism claims within fire service

Union pours fuel on sexism claims within fire service

Queensland's fire service is being scrutinised over allegations of sexism and bullying within the ranks.

Reforms pushed through as change of state govt looms

Reforms pushed through as change of state govt looms

Reforms pushed through as change of state govt looms

Reforms pushed through as change of state govt looms

Polling indicates the Liberal National Party will end Labor's nine-year reign in Queensland as parliament enters its final sitting week before the election.

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'Better NT for everyone': leader unveils first cabinet

'Better NT for everyone': leader unveils first cabinet

Community safety is the priority of the new Northern Territory government as Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro reveals her cabinet after sweeping to power.

Emissions blowout flagged if coal, gas extended: govt

Emissions blowout flagged if coal, gas extended: govt

Australia's emissions could blow out by an additional 1.7 billion tonnes should coal and gas be extended, government analysis has found.

Economic relief, veteran health to dominate parliament

Economic relief, veteran health to dominate parliament

As federal parliament returns, cost-of-living concerns and the mental health of defence veterans will be in the spotlight.

Embattled mayor welcomes government-appointed advisor

Embattled mayor welcomes government-appointed advisor

An advisor will be appointed to a Queensland council amid ongoing issues between colleagues and a mayor being investigated by a corruption watchdog.

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Macron names former Brexit negotiator as new French PM

Macron names former Brexit negotiator as new French PM

Macron names former Brexit negotiator as new French PM

Macron names former Brexit negotiator as new French PM

President Emmanuel Macron has made former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier France’s new prime minister after weeks of talks following an inconclusive election.

Concerns raised before hospital deaths report: expert

Concerns raised before hospital deaths report: expert

Concerns raised before hospital deaths report: expert

Concerns raised before hospital deaths report: expert

An expert says concerns were raised with the Queensland government well before a review found inadequate staffing contributed to deaths at a mental health unit.

CopperString project blowout sparks council concern

CopperString project blowout sparks council concern

CopperString project blowout sparks council concern

CopperString project blowout sparks council concern

A north Queensland mayor has accused the government of playing election politics after an enormous transmission line's costs increased by $1.2 billion.

Government 'secrecy' blasted over Jabiluka uranium mine

Government 'secrecy' blasted over Jabiluka uranium mine

Government 'secrecy' blasted over Jabiluka uranium mine

Government 'secrecy' blasted over Jabiluka uranium mine

A uranium mining firm has accused the federal and Northern Territory governments of hiding their reasons not to extend a 42-year lease to the Jabiluka mine.

Punted Lambies critical of 'disrespectful' senator

Punted Lambies critical of 'disrespectful' senator

Punted Lambies critical of 'disrespectful' senator

Punted Lambies critical of 'disrespectful' senator

Two former Jacqui Lambie Network MPs kicked out of the party by the senator say she is difficult to work with and disrespectful.

Offenders sent DV victim data in police system blunder

Offenders sent DV victim data in police system blunder

Offenders sent DV victim data in police system blunder

Offenders sent DV victim data in police system blunder

Victims including some involved in domestic violence matters have had their addresses forwarded to offenders after a police data glitch.

Knife search powers widened, new rules for youth crime

Knife search powers widened, new rules for youth crime

Knife search powers widened, new rules for youth crime

Knife search powers widened, new rules for youth crime

Police will be able to search for knives in shopping centres, sports stadiums and public transport under expanded laws.

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Faster compo for sick firies as Qld widens cancer list

Firefighters in Queensland will be able to access compensation for a wider range of cancers and not have to prove they were caused by the job.

Ex-parole boss 'romantically linked to Labor staffer'

A whistleblower has claimed an ex-parole board boss, who has been referred to the corruption watchdog, was romantically linked to a government staffer.

LNP boss 'fed taxpayer funds into company he later ran'

Queensland's Labor government has accused the opposition leader of feeding taxpayer money to a training company that he became a director of the next year.

Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM

Thailand’s king has approved Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country’s new prime minister.

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Liberals' council nomination extension plea rejected

The NSW electoral commissioner has rejected the state Liberals' request for more time after the party failed to nominate candidates for a string of local seats.

Free land offer to lure new supermarkets to open in NT

Free land and major project status are being promised to a new supermarket chain by the NT government to help increase competition and drive down prices.

Liberal train wreck just the ticket for minor parties

The NSW Liberal Party has wrapped up a calamitous week by appointing a new state director after the predecessor was sacked for not submitting nomination forms.

50c fare trial produces near pre-pandemic patronage

Commuters have jumped on a six-month trial of near-free public transport fares with patronage levels close to pre-pandemic levels.

Watchdog sues ASX Ltd for 'misleading' upgrade claims

Share market operator ASX made misleading statements when it said a platform upgrade was "on track" and "progressing well", the corporate regulator alleges.

Parents left waiting, visa system left wanting: review

Commonwealth Ombudsman Iain Anderson recommends procedural changes to parent visa applications that can drag on for decades and cost thousands of dollars.

Bangladesh chief justice, bank chief quit amid protests

The shake-up of government officials in Bangladesh continues as the chief justice resigns after protesters warned him of "dire consequences" if he did not.

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