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Australia's Queensland is opening its wallet to power up remote communities with clean energy. A $144 million fund is now accepting proposals for solar, wind, and battery projects that could transform the state's northwest.
Queensland is removing all 78 children under five from residential care facilities after an inquiry found serious failures in the child safety system. The government accepted 52 recommendations aimed at protecting vulnerable children and prioritizing family-based care.
Queensland and Japan just launched a groundbreaking sports tourism partnership that will transform how both countries attract visitors through innovation and athletic events. The collaboration sets the stage for major economic growth ahead of Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games.
An accommodation owner in Queensland became the first person prosecuted under the state's 16-year-old guide dog protection laws, marking a significant legal milestone. The landmark case sends a clear message to businesses that refusing service animals carries real consequences.
Queensland has expanded its free nasal spray flu vaccine program to cover all children ages 6 to 17, making it easier for families to protect their kids without needles. The move comes as officials rush to use expiring vaccine stocks before winter arrives.
Southern Queensland farmers are making smart decisions before a dry spell turns into crisis. By destocking early and building creative water solutions, they're protecting their land and their future.
After losing 86% of its farms since 2000, Queensland's dairy industry is finally bouncing back with up to 20 new farms and 30% production growth since 2021. Families like the Rozynskis are proving the once-struggling sector can thrive again.
Queensland's forensics lab has cleared a backlog of over 600 sexual assault kits and will soon resume local testing with results in just 5-10 days. Victims who once waited years for answers can now expect justice within weeks.
A Central Queensland permaculture farm is marking a decade of teaching families and communities how to grow food and restore land. High Valley Dawn is celebrating with its biggest year yet, including the region's first official permaculture course.
Over five years, Queensland councils discovered they owned more than a billion dollars worth of roads, paths, and drains they didn't know existed. Better bookkeeping is now helping cities get control of their assets.
A new free program in North Queensland is making it easy to safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries after fire incidents more than doubled since 2022. The initiative covers everything from electric toothbrushes to e-scooters, protecting communities and waste workers from dangerous fires.
A wildlife carer in Charleville, Queensland launched her own bounty program to protect native species from invasive Indian myna birds. Her DIY conservation effort has removed more than 80 birds and inspired neighboring communities to take action.
Queensland could soon better protect young workers by raising the minimum work age from 13 to 15, while still letting teens work safe jobs like retail. Teachers and unions say the change would help students stay focused on school while keeping popular part-time opportunities open.
After 60 years of blocking the ocean, dozens of tidal gates across Queensland are coming down to restore salt marshes and give wildlife back their home. A cattle rancher who once fought the sea is now welcoming it back, and baby barramundi are already swimming through his land.
A Queensland vegetable farm is building Australia's first "paddock to power" facility that transforms carrot peels, pumpkin rinds, and other farm waste into renewable energy. The $291 million project will power 31,000 homes while keeping the region's scenic landscape intact.
More than 2,000 coal miners in Central Queensland just secured permanent pay raises worth up to $30,000 after Australia's highest court sided with workers over mining giant BHP. The landmark decision ends years of legal battles and could help thousands more miners across the country get equal pay.
A new public child sex offender registry in Queensland has logged nearly 300,000 visits since launching on New Year's Eve, helping parents protect their kids. The website has already helped identify 10 registered offenders with unreported contact with children.
When their fishing boat sank 139 kilometers off the Queensland coast, two men and their dog Smokey faced a terrifying night at sea. A Chinese bulk carrier turned back to save them, proving that compassion knows no borders.
Scientists in Queensland discovered 15 rare hybrid sea turtle hatchlings, a cross between green and loggerhead turtles that haven't been seen in years. The tiny babies are now helping researchers understand how species separated 50 million years ago can still interbreed.
Queensland is celebrating its first ever Dinosaur Week, bringing together the Australian state's world-class fossil sites into one epic tourism experience. British paleontologist Dr. Dean Lomax traveled 40,000 kilometers to headline the weeklong celebration of prehistoric discoveries.
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