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Qld to ban sale of knives and fake guns to under 18s

Qld to ban sale of knives and fake guns to under 18s

Laws banning the sale of fake weapons, knives and other bladed items to juveniles are being introduced in Queensland, in a bid to crackdown on youth crime.

Ash Gentle wins emotional 10th Noosa Triathlon title

Ash Gentle wins emotional 10th Noosa Triathlon title

Ash Gentle wins emotional 10th Noosa Triathlon title

Ash Gentle wins emotional 10th Noosa Triathlon title

Ashleigh Gentle's incredible hold on the Noosa Triathlon has strengthened with a ninth-straight and 10th overall title.

Three dead in firefighting plane crash in outback Qld

Three dead in firefighting plane crash in outback Qld

Three dead in firefighting plane crash in outback Qld

Three dead in firefighting plane crash in outback Qld

A firefighting plane has crashed near Cloncurry in northwest Queensland, killing all three crew members on board.

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Lions dethrone Dees to clinch AFLW double-chance

Lions dethrone Dees to clinch AFLW double-chance

Brisbane have pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the AFLW season, handing defending premiers Melbourne a 25-point loss to seal a top-four spot.

Reds savour Ballymore return with win over Wild Knights

Reds savour Ballymore return with win over Wild Knights

Queensland defeated Saitama Wild Knights 31-29 at Ballymore to retain the Saitama-Queensland Shield with 11 debutants in action for the Les Kiss-coached Reds.

Rayner rides crowd to blitz Bolt but misses record

Rayner rides crowd to blitz Bolt but misses record

Jack Rayner has assumed headline status at the Noosa Bolt after a dominant defence of his 5km title despite again just missing the race record.

No Rowbottom, no worries: Suns seal AFLW finals berth

No Rowbottom, no worries: Suns seal AFLW finals berth

Despite losing midfield powerhouse Charlie Rowbottom to injury, Gold Coast have clinched their first AFLW finals appearance since 2020 by defeating Essendon.

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Brigade heartbreak as fire truck stolen, blazes burn on

Brigade heartbreak as fire truck stolen, blazes burn on

Brigade heartbreak as fire truck stolen, blazes burn on

Brigade heartbreak as fire truck stolen, blazes burn on

Emergency services crews are shattered after a fire truck was stolen as blazes continue to burn around Queensland despite a cool change.

'Close range' gunshot involved in alleged double murder

'Close range' gunshot involved in alleged double murder

'Close range' gunshot involved in alleged double murder

'Close range' gunshot involved in alleged double murder

A forensic pathologist was able to determine some of the details of how one of two alleged murder victims was shot to death, a court has heard.

Man accused of being in contempt over deepfake images

Man accused of being in contempt over deepfake images

Man accused of being in contempt over deepfake images

Man accused of being in contempt over deepfake images

A man arrested on the Gold Coast on charges relating to deepfake images of identified individuals is also accused of being in contempt of Federal Court orders.

Pair jailed over $90 million cocaine import conspiracy

Pair jailed over $90 million cocaine import conspiracy

Pair jailed over $90 million cocaine import conspiracy

Pair jailed over $90 million cocaine import conspiracy

A jury has found two men guilty of planning to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into a remote town in far north Queensland.

Gentle cautious as historic 10th Noosa title beckons

Gentle cautious as historic 10th Noosa title beckons

Gentle cautious as historic 10th Noosa title beckons

Gentle cautious as historic 10th Noosa title beckons

Ashleigh Gentle's move to middle-distance racing means there is no exposed form behind her assault on a 10th Noosa Triathlon title.

Hasler the winner and entertainer unveiled at Titans

Hasler the winner and entertainer unveiled at Titans

Hasler the winner and entertainer unveiled at Titans

Hasler the winner and entertainer unveiled at Titans

Gold Coast's new coach Des Hasler is as driven as ever to make the most of a window of opportunity and take the Titans to the top of the NRL.

Baynes, Bannan fire Bullets to NBL win over Phoenix

Baynes, Bannan fire Bullets to NBL win over Phoenix

Baynes, Bannan fire Bullets to NBL win over Phoenix

Baynes, Bannan fire Bullets to NBL win over Phoenix

Aron Baynes marked his return from a five-game NBL ban with an influential performance in Brisbane's 108-92 win over South East Melbourne.

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Rising pistol shooter Nicholls claims Olympic quota

Australian pistol shooter Siobhan Nicholls has claimed the first Olympic quota spot on offer at the Oceania Championships in Brisbane.

Western Downs recovery starts as Queensland fires rage

Residents on Queensland's Western Downs can return home after firefighters finally contained a blaze that claimed a life and forced hundreds to evacuate.

Palmer accused of 'backdoor' delay over fraud charges

Prosecutors have told a court their charges of alleged fraud against businessman Clive Palmer and his Coolum resort had been "on foot for a very long time".

Bennett gives Kiwis a boost with Isaako revival

Former New Zealand captain Gary Freeman says the stunning form of Kiwis winger Jamayne Isaako ahead of the Pacific Cup final is thanks largely to Wayne Bennett.

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Free flu jabs to remedy Queensland vaccine fatigue

Queenslanders will be able to get free flu jabs from 2024 amid concern "vaccine fatigue" is contributing to a low rate of people getting their shots.

Campbell's journey back to Wallabies sealed with a Kiss

Jock Campbell was snubbed by Eddie Jones but will play No.15 for Queensland against Saitama Wild Knights, with Les Kiss backing him to regain his Test jersey.

Rare white platypus spotted, but it's not an albino

A researcher has shared extraordinary images of a rare white platypus spotted in a NSW stream.

Retiree loses appeal over 'frenzied' stabbing murder

A pensioner who twice faced trial over the murder of a 43-year-old Queensland man in 2016 has lost a second bid to appeal his conviction.

Company directors face nature-related risk: opinion

Conservationists hope a new legal opinion will compel corporate Australia to get a handle on how it uses and affects nature.

Qld digital licence launch hit by glitch

The launch of Queensland's first digital licence has not been smooth after people received an error message when they tried to access it.

Help arrives for fatigued Queensland firefighters

Queensland's fire fighting focus has quickly shifted north to the Atherton Tablelands near Cairns after a fast-moving fire forced people to flee.

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