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Woman Shot Dead in North Toowoomba; One in Custody

A woman in her 20s died after being shot multiple times in North Toowoomba, Queensland, on Wednesday afternoon; one person is in custody, and police are appealing for witnesses.

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Queensland's Credit Outlook Downgraded to Negative

S\&P Global downgraded Queensland's credit outlook to negative due to projected budget deficits and debt increases, citing both the previous Labor government's spending and the current LNP government's unclear fiscal strategy.

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Record \$3.53 Billion Queensland Poker Machine Revenue Raises Concerns

Queensland poker machines generated a record \$3.53 billion in 2024, a 46% increase since 2019, with concerns raised about the impact on low-income communities and calls for stronger regulation.

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Queensland MPs Granted \$6,500 Home Security Allowance

The Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal approved a \$6,500 taxpayer-funded allowance for 70 Queensland MPs to enhance home security, citing safety risks related to their public roles, effective July 2025.

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Devastating Floods in Ingham, Queensland: Two Dead, Recovery Underway

Torrential rain caused devastating floods in Ingham, north Queensland, resulting in two deaths, infrastructure damage, and widespread isolation; recovery efforts are underway with the army building a temporary bridge and the government providing financial aid.

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Queensland Floods: One Death, Widespread Damage

Heavy rainfall in Queensland, Australia, caused devastating floods in Townsville, resulting in one death, widespread property damage, and significant infrastructure disruption, including damage to the Bruce Highway bridge; recovery is expected to last weeks.

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Strengthens Offshore of Queensland

Tropical Cyclone Alfred, currently a category 1, formed 900km east of Cairns on Sunday and is forecast to intensify to category 3 by Tuesday, though it's expected to remain offshore, potentially impacting the east coast with strong winds and rain later this week.

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Queensland's Overcrowded Youth Detention: Children Held in Adult Watchhouses

Due to overcrowding in Queensland's youth detention facilities, 37 children are held in adult watchhouses, facing weeks-long stays in unsanitary and dangerous conditions, with a 16-year-old spending 18 days and a 12-year-old spending 8 days in a cell with adults, prompting calls for urgent improveme...

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Melioidosis Outbreak in Far North Queensland: Two Deaths and 43 Cases

Two deaths from melioidosis in far north Queensland have prompted a health warning due to a doubling of cases (43 in the first six weeks of 2025) compared to previous years, possibly linked to heavy rainfall and the bacteria circulating in the air.

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Queensland Funds Private Hospitals to Tackle Surgery Backlog

Queensland's government has added \$100 million to the Surgery Connect program, bringing the total to \$200 million, to treat an additional 10,000 patients in the private sector by July, addressing a backlog of 66,632 patients awaiting elective surgery in the public system.

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Queensland Satellite Hospitals Renamed Amidst Opposition Criticism

The Crisafulli government will rename Queensland's seven satellite hospitals to satellite health centers at a cost exceeding \$200,000, prompting criticism from the opposition for prioritizing image over service expansion.

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Fatal Shark Attack on Bribie Island

A 17-year-old girl died Monday after being bitten by a shark while swimming at Woorim Beach, an unpatrolled beach on Bribie Island, Australia, approximately 100 meters from shore.

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