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'It is Molly's law': premier hears of rural DV crisis

'It is Molly's law': premier hears of rural DV crisis

Domestic violence was a major theme at a regional community cabinet meeting, less than a month after the alleged murder of young mother Molly Ticehurst.

Nation's only Liberal government suffers first-day loss

Nation's only Liberal government suffers first-day loss

Nation's only Liberal government suffers first-day loss

Nation's only Liberal government suffers first-day loss

Tasmania's minority Liberal government has lost the position of Speaker on the first day of parliament since the state election in March.

Doctors demand answers over end-of-life care funding

Doctors demand answers over end-of-life care funding

Doctors demand answers over end-of-life care funding

Doctors demand answers over end-of-life care funding

A peak medical body is calling for urgent end-of-life care funding in the Queensland budget and an explanation as to where previous funding has gone.

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Reforms target scrutiny of fertility clinic services

Reforms target scrutiny of fertility clinic services

Proposed laws in Queensland will bring greater scrutiny to IVF and fertility services, as well as the introduction of a donor conception register.

New resources tax not a 'fair return' for Australians

New resources tax not a 'fair return' for Australians

A parliamentary inquiry has ruled in favour of offshore petroleum tax changes but critics say Australians will still not get a fair return on their resources.

Palaszczuk begins post-politics life in new role

Palaszczuk begins post-politics life in new role

Annastacia Palaszczuk will be an international ambassador for a smart energy council in her first role since stepping down as Queensland premier.

'Trash the brand': Comm Games chief takes on ex-premier

Australia's Commonwealth Games chief has taken a swipe at former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews over his move to stop the state hosting the 2026 event.

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State parliament votes to make sex work legal and safe

State parliament votes to make sex work legal and safe

State parliament votes to make sex work legal and safe

State parliament votes to make sex work legal and safe

A fourth Australian jurisdiction has voted to fully decriminalise sex work in a bid to prevent discrimination and ensure safety.

Qld homes receive nation's biggest energy bill support

Qld homes receive nation's biggest energy bill support

Qld homes receive nation's biggest energy bill support

Qld homes receive nation's biggest energy bill support

The Queensland government is delivering a major rebate amid the cost of living crisis in Australia's biggest energy cash splash for households.

'Take responsibility': PM's $1b domestic violence fund

'Take responsibility': PM's $1b domestic violence fund

'Take responsibility': PM's $1b domestic violence fund

'Take responsibility': PM's $1b domestic violence fund

National cabinet has agreed to a $925 million fund that will provide $5000 to women escaping domestic violence, as part of a suite of reforms.

Youth detention law change sparks widespread outcry

Youth detention law change sparks widespread outcry

Youth detention law change sparks widespread outcry

Youth detention law change sparks widespread outcry

The Queensland government has been accused of breaching its international human rights commitments over a planned youth justice law change.

Concerns raised over police stop and search powers

Concerns raised over police stop and search powers

Concerns raised over police stop and search powers

Concerns raised over police stop and search powers

The Queensland government's decision to expand police stop and search powers after a spate of NSW knife attacks has raised concerns.

Weapon search laws extended in $1.2b safety pledge

Weapon search laws extended in $1.2b safety pledge

Weapon search laws extended in $1.2b safety pledge

Weapon search laws extended in $1.2b safety pledge

Shoppers and pub patrons could be searched for weapons by police under a proposed expansion of "wanding" laws that have attracted interstate attention.

Action threat over 'children assaulted in watch houses'

Action threat over 'children assaulted in watch houses'

Action threat over 'children assaulted in watch houses'

Action threat over 'children assaulted in watch houses'

Children in Queensland police watch houses have been sexually and physically assaulted, with an advocacy group saying the system is not coping.

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Opposition parties combine in race to govern Solomons

Two opposition parties in the Solomon Islands have joined forces as they court independents in a bid to reach the 26 seats needed to form a government.

Premier axes MP from role over staff allegations

A state politician has resigned from his parliamentary secretary role following allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

Crisafulli coy on poll numbers as LNP extends Qld lead

The Liberal National Party opposition is on track for a huge Queensland election victory in October based on the latest YouGov polling.

Traditional owners to get Vic renewable project profits

Indigenous Victorians are set to receive profits from renewable energy projects on their traditional land, according to a senior government minister.

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Troubled forensic lab's DNA backlog blows out to 41,000

A backlog of cases at a Queensland DNA lab has increased as the state opposition calls on the government to release a full strategy to address its issues.

State's bold emissions targets enshrined into law

Commitments to renewable energy generation and emission reductions have been legislated into law in Queensland.

Help for farmers to get best price amid 'dirty' tactics

A trial designed to help farmers negotiate better deals with Australia's supermarket giants will be rolled out across Queensland amid claims of "dirty" tactics.

Treasurer admits 'difficult' budget ahead for Qld

The Queensland government will maintain its commitment to cost-of-living relief for households despite the treasurer warning of a difficult budget ahead.

Parents fear kids sent back to asbestos-riddled rooms

Children may have been exposed to asbestos for months or years after the hazardous material was detected at a primary school, parents say.

'Immensely grateful': MP back in parliament after crash

Two months after being seriously injured in a car crash, Queensland Greens MP Amy MacMahon has made an emotional return to state parliament.

Minister flags faster environmental decisions

Unacceptable projects that have clear environmental impacts would be ruled out from the outset under changes to environmental protection reforms.

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