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QLD opposition pledges to prevent forced redundancies for public servants

LNP leader David Crisafulli has pitched his vision for the quarter of a million Queenslanders in the public service if he is elected.
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Duration: 1 minute 56 seconds

Ambulance ramping reaching 'crisis point': Australian Medical Association

The Queensland ambulance service says it must do better after a 51-year-old Brisbane woman died after waiting for help.
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Duration: 2 minutes 10 seconds

The new and improved COVID-19 vaccines will be available by Christmas. So who should get one?

We're in the grips of a surging COVID-19 wave but there's some good news — the new monovalent COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna will be up for grabs from December 11.
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Gloved hands make a heart and hold a vial of COVID vaccine

Yvette D'Ath responds to the latest report into Queensland's DNA lab

The Queensland government will move amendments to the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act.
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Duration: 21 seconds

Lab inquiry recommends nine years of crime scene samples be retested, finds criminal trials may have been 'compromised'

A report into practices at Queensland's forensics lab finds a controversial DNA method was fundamentally flawed and may have resulted in offenders escaping conviction over a period of nine years.
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Vicki Blackburn holding a photo of daughter Shandee.

Many Queenslanders have no access to fluoridated water

More than a quarter of Queenslanders have no access to the treated water after decision-making on the controversial topic was handed to local councillors a decade ago.
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Duration: 2 minutes 14 seconds

Queensland government doubles first-home buyer's grant to $30,000

The expanded scheme could benefit up to 12,000 Queenslanders but the opposition says it will do little to fix the housing crisis.
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Duration: 1 minute 53 seconds

'Octopus quicker to train than a dog': The unique insights of an underwater photographer

Underwater photographer David Hannan is on a mission to document the beauty of sea life. Along the way, he's had incredible encounters with some of the ocean's most playful, elusive and curious creatures. 
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A scuba diver points a camera at coral under water.

Wayne died while waiting in an ambulance. His family had to find out through the media

A foster carer has died in a Queensland hospital after being left waiting three hours in one of 13 ambulances lined up at the emergency department.
Wayne Irving smiles at the camera

Man extradited to Adelaide over alleged attempted murder of axe attack victim

A man facing attempted murder and conspiracy to murder charges has been extradited to South Australia, following a long-running investigation into a violent attack at a Littlehampton home in 2017.
A man in a purple jumper, handcuffed, being led by police.

Europe approves use of controversial weedkiller glyphosate for another decade

The European Commission has approved the use of the controversial herbicide for another decade, with a spokesperson for Australian growers backing the decision as good news for exports.
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Qld residents 'disappointed' about losing homes to axed projects

Nine of the state's infrastructure projects have been cancelled and several others have had federal funding paused.
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Duration: 2 minutes 11 seconds

QLD considers jail terms for 'Irresponsible' owners whose dogs cause harm

The state parliament is considering legislation, which could lead to some restricted dog breeds being banned.
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Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds

Government axes dozens of projects to contain spending

Nine Queensland infrastructure projects have been cancelled and several others have had federal funding paused after a budget blowout on Commonwealth spending.
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Duration: 3 minutes 4 seconds

Concerns developments will lead to water shortages

There are growing concerns that the race to build more homes to address the housing shortage will impact access to water resources. The problem is particularly acute in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
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Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds

40 degree heatwaves across western Queensland

Temperatures are expected to saw in Queensland's west, with the heat lingering in mid 30s well after the sun goes down.
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Duration: 2 minutes 24 seconds

Queensland government to increase penalties for dangerous dogs

The proposed laws will increase penalties for owners whose dogs cause death or serious injury to people or other dogs.
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Duration: 1 minute 33 seconds

Beetroot and broccolini affected by storm cell causing $30 million damage

Beetroot and broccolini are some of the most affected crops which were impacted by a storm cell which ripped through South East Queensland, causing $30 million worth of damage to crops.
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Duration: 3 minutes 24 seconds

Family seeks answers over transplant patient's death after fungal infection

Muhammad Hussain was one of five patients to be infected following surgery at the Prince Charles Hospital and was the second to die.
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Duration: 2 minutes 8 seconds

Thousands protest in support for Israel and Palestine in Brisbane

Thousands gathered in Brisbane's CBD to call for a ceasefire while pro-Israel protesters raise concerns about a rise of anti-Semitism.
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Duration: 1 minute 54 seconds

Queensland horse show highlights potential of wild brumbies

Wild horses' potential has been put on display at a horse show just for brumbies, to encourage brumby rehoming.
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Duration: 1 minute 29 seconds

Two toddler bodies found dead in a car in Woorabinda

Queensland Police have set up a crime scene after two toddlers were found dead in a car in Woorabinda, south west of Rockhampton.
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Duration: 1 minute 33 seconds

Indigenous rangers working to preserve Magnetic Island

A group of Indigenous rangers are learning new skills to protect and preserve the culturally significant lands of Yunbenan or Magnetic Island.
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Duration: 1 minute 38 seconds

Queensland program helps young people avoid homelessness

More than a third of people experiencing homelessness in Queensland are under the age of 25 as the housing crisis continues to take its toll.
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Duration: 1 minute 41 seconds

Crowds gather across Australia to honour the fallen on Remembrance Day

Australians around the country have gathered to commemorate Remembrance Day, honouring those who died serving in conflicts and peace-keeping operations.
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The Sydney Opera House projected with poppies.