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Latest news: Queensland

Power station fined for law breach after explosion

Power station fined for law breach after explosion

A Queensland coal power station was operating without required regulatory approval when it was taken out by an explosion, authorities say.

Veteran du Preez set to turn up the Heat on WBBL rivals

Veteran du Preez set to turn up the Heat on WBBL rivals

Veteran du Preez set to turn up the Heat on WBBL rivals

Veteran du Preez set to turn up the Heat on WBBL rivals

Brisbane Heat staged a coup by signing former South Africa captain Mignon du Preez, who can't wait to add her own flair to an aggressive batting order.

Unprecedented tropical cyclone may form in Coral Sea

Unprecedented tropical cyclone may form in Coral Sea

Unprecedented tropical cyclone may form in Coral Sea

Unprecedented tropical cyclone may form in Coral Sea

An unprecedented tropical cyclone may form off the Queensland coast over the coming days, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

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Residents flee their homes, house destroyed by fire

Residents flee their homes, house destroyed by fire

Bushfires in Queensland have continued to spread to properties, forcing residents to flee their homes.

Minjee Lee, Hannah Green add star power to Aust Open

Minjee Lee, Hannah Green add star power to Aust Open

Major championship-winning Australian golf stars Minjee Lee and Hannah Green have confirmed they will line up in this year's Australian Open tournament.

Warming climate gives reef devouring starfish a leg up

Warming climate gives reef devouring starfish a leg up

Scientists have more bad news for the Great Barrier Reef - baby crown-of-thorns starfish are very good at dealing with the heat climate change is dishing out.

Town, 1200 workers reeling with major mine set to close

Town, 1200 workers reeling with major mine set to close

About 1200 workers are in limbo and a Queensland town is reeling after Glencore announced one of the world's biggest copper mines would close in 2025.

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Redmayne targets Australian cap on Heat injury return

Redmayne targets Australian cap on Heat injury return

Redmayne targets Australian cap on Heat injury return

Redmayne targets Australian cap on Heat injury return

Brisbane Heat opener and wicketkeeper Georgia Redmayne has recovered from an Achilles rupture and wants another big WBBL season to push for national honours.

Senate to probe efforts to eradicate fire ants

Senate to probe efforts to eradicate fire ants

Senate to probe efforts to eradicate fire ants

Senate to probe efforts to eradicate fire ants

The Senate will investigate Australia's efforts to squash invasive fire ants, amid claims a national eradication program hasn't been given the cash it needs.

Katoa ready to fire for Tonga after Bennett message

Katoa ready to fire for Tonga after Bennett message

Katoa ready to fire for Tonga after Bennett message

Katoa ready to fire for Tonga after Bennett message

Tonga and Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa is ready to take his game to new heights after Wayne Bennett told him a home truth.

Man tried to buy meth from 'Chinese Amazon', court told

Man tried to buy meth from 'Chinese Amazon', court told

Man tried to buy meth from 'Chinese Amazon', court told

Man tried to buy meth from 'Chinese Amazon', court told

A man told an overseas seller on the Alibaba website that he wanted to "get around customs" by hiding methamphetamine in an order for rust treatment chemicals.

Qld firefighters battle blazes as extreme alerts remain

Qld firefighters battle blazes as extreme alerts remain

Qld firefighters battle blazes as extreme alerts remain

Qld firefighters battle blazes as extreme alerts remain

Queensland remains under an extreme fire danger warning for a second day with emergency services tackling two blazes.

Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years

Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years

Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years

Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years

An official complaint to Queensland's human rights watchdog has been made over the "inhumane" treatment of a disabled man detained at a facility for 11 years.

Major spending cuts for country's biggest council

Major spending cuts for country's biggest council

Major spending cuts for country's biggest council

Major spending cuts for country's biggest council

Brisbane City Council has announced $400 million-plus spending cuts until June 30, with green bridge construction one of the major projects affected.

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Swepson snares 5-39 as Queensland crush Vics in Shield

Victoria have lost 3-0 in the space of seven balls as Queensland wrapped up a Sheffield Shield win by an innings and 104 runs in South Mackay.

Rape accused claims 'errors' in ruling to unmask him

A magistrate's decision that naming a high-profile rape accused would not further risk his safety or mental health is being challenged in the Supreme Court.

Bulls on verge of Shield win after Vics crumble again

Victoria are set to plunge to a 0-2 start to the Sheffield Shield season after enduring yet another batting collapse against Queensland.

Accused boss killer's life 'out of control', court told

A concreter has claimed he acted in self-defence when he stabbed his boss who had dropped around to his house to deliver a pay cheque.

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Koenen stars as Diamonds too strong for Silver Ferns

Australia took a 2-0 lead in the Constellation Cup with a 55-46 win over New Zealand, highlighted by a brilliant display up front by goal shooter Cara Koenen.

Renshaw ton puts Queensland in box seat against Vics

Queensland have moved to 4-297 in reply to Victoria's 253 at stumps on day two of the Sheffield Shield clash in South Mackay.

Tszyu retains world title with points win over Mendoza

Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu has defended his WBO super-welterweight world title with a unanimous points win over American Brian Mendoza.

Nannas dig in as UN expert condemns anti-protest laws

A UN investigator has taken aim at Australia's crackdown on the right to protest as aging climate activists await a court ruling on 'scary' new laws.

Kangaroos beat Samoa, tyro Faalogo stars for losers

Australia beat Samoa 38-12 in the Pacific Cup clash in Townsville but not before debutant Samoan fullback Sua Faalogo announced himself as a rising star.

Lions continue AFLW QClash dominance with Suns drubbing

Brisbane have claimed their fourth consecutive win over Queensland rivals Gold Coast, victorious by 36 points to stay in touch with the AFLW top-four.

Upton stars as Jillaroos edge Kiwi Ferns in thriller

Tamika Upton scored two tries on debut as Australia beat New Zealand 16-10 in their Pacific Championships rugby league Test in Townsville.

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