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Woman admits grooming, indecent treatment of teenager

Woman admits grooming, indecent treatment of teenager

A 35-year-old woman who exchanged hundreds of texts a day and increasingly sexualised messages with a teen two decades younger than her has been sentenced.

Three new faces as Diamonds plot more World Cup glory

Three new faces as Diamonds plot more World Cup glory

Three new faces as Diamonds plot more World Cup glory

Three new faces as Diamonds plot more World Cup glory

Goalkeeper Ash Ervin and midcourters Georgie Horjus and Hannah Mundy are the new faces for the Diamonds, who will defend their Netball World Cup title in 2027.

Timber industry bleeding cash as shutdown bites

Timber industry bleeding cash as shutdown bites

Timber industry bleeding cash as shutdown bites

Timber industry bleeding cash as shutdown bites

There's no end in sight to a large-scale shutdown of timber harvesting in NSW, with all sectors of the timber industry feeling the financial pain.

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Don't shoot, I'm your local Katter party candidate

Don't shoot, I'm your local Katter party candidate

A Queensland political candidate says he would be dead today if one of his party's proposed laws had been enacted when he was younger.

Netball World Cup receives $6 million funding boost

Netball World Cup receives $6 million funding boost

Australia will defend its No.1 status at the 2027 Netball World Cup, with the federal government announcing $6 million in funding for the Sydney tournament.

Record $26b green energy boost for emissions target bid

Record $26b green energy boost for emissions target bid

Queensland Labor has earmarked huge funds for green power, storage and transmission projects to support the state's emissions targets.

No closure for family after 'suspicious' death finding

No closure for family after 'suspicious' death finding

Family of a woman whose bones were found in a bag have responded to inquest findings, saying they will keep trying to find out what happened to get closure.

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Tiger shark shocks scientists with echidna meal reveal

Tiger shark shocks scientists with echidna meal reveal

Tiger shark shocks scientists with echidna meal reveal

Tiger shark shocks scientists with echidna meal reveal

A tiger shark has shocked scientists tagging marine life off Queensland's coast by regurgitating a whole echidna in what has been described as a "world first".

Men jailed over 'greedy' plot to aid cocaine smuggling

Men jailed over 'greedy' plot to aid cocaine smuggling

Men jailed over 'greedy' plot to aid cocaine smuggling

Men jailed over 'greedy' plot to aid cocaine smuggling

Two men have been jailed for chasing easy money by attempting to recover 48 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a shipping container.

Fagan bullish, but says Lions must kick straighter

Fagan bullish, but says Lions must kick straighter

Fagan bullish, but says Lions must kick straighter

Fagan bullish, but says Lions must kick straighter

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says goalkicking has been a glaring problem ahead of their must-win game on Friday night against the Western Bulldogs.

Josh Hannay could be new Eels coach: J'maine Hopgood

Josh Hannay could be new Eels coach: J'maine Hopgood

Josh Hannay could be new Eels coach: J'maine Hopgood

Josh Hannay could be new Eels coach: J'maine Hopgood

Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood says Maroons and Cronulla assistant Josh Hannay would be a strong hire as the Eels look to fill their head-coaching role.

Cobbo selection masterstroke key to Maroons victory

Cobbo selection masterstroke key to Maroons victory

Cobbo selection masterstroke key to Maroons victory

Cobbo selection masterstroke key to Maroons victory

Maroons coach Billy Slater was criticised for picking Selwyn Cobbo on the bench but he was crucial in the 38-10 win over NSW after Reece Walsh left the field.

'Doesn't add up': LNP criticised for backing budget

'Doesn't add up': LNP criticised for backing budget

'Doesn't add up': LNP criticised for backing budget

'Doesn't add up': LNP criticised for backing budget

Queensland's opposition leader David Crisafulli says he will back the government's funding for existing projects in the budget, prompting a backlash.

Double fatal drunk driver leaves 'life-long' impacts

Double fatal drunk driver leaves 'life-long' impacts

Double fatal drunk driver leaves 'life-long' impacts

Double fatal drunk driver leaves 'life-long' impacts

A drunk driver has been jailed for hitting and killing two men while they rode a moped, with the victims' families telling a court they face life-long grief.

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Mining puts enormous koala habitat area at risk: study

Koalas face losing an area of habitat 17,000 times the size of the Gabba if proposed coal mines in central Queensland go ahead, a study says.

Young gun wins Reds' halves race in do-or-die test

Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss has made a big selection call as his side attempts to spring a Super Rugby quarter-final upset on last year's runners-up.

'We have a plan': state reacts to housing crisis outcry

A real estate body has called on authorities to provide an accountable delivery plan, describing the Queensland's housing crisis as "woeful".

Mayor urged to stand aside after no confidence vote

A north Queensland mayor has been told to step down by the premier after council colleagues voted for his removal amid a corruption watchdog investigation.

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University boss calls international student cap 'chaos'

The head of Universities Australia has labelled the government's international student cap proposal "policy chaos" with significant ramifications.

Climate change puts the heat on Aussie ski resorts

Popular Australian ski resorts could find themselves on death row without urgent action on climate change, new modelling suggests.

Man jailed for wife's murder demands new trial over DNA

A man jailed over his wife's murder has told an appeal hearing that new evidence from DNA retesting could have changed a jury's mind.

Funding boost for nation's busiest ambulance service

Queensland will hire an extra 268 ambulance staff with an additional $129.5 million to be allocated in the upcoming state budget.

Students fight cuts to last museum courses in state

Graduate courses in museum studies are in line to be cut at the University of Queensland, and students are worried they will have to move interstate.

Under fire mayor complains of 'witch hunt' amid probe

A north Queensland mayor who has been told to stand down amid a corruption watchdog probe says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".

Man who murdered partner in house fire loses appeal

A man who murdered his partner by setting fire to her house and then watched as she tried to escape has lost an appeal.

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