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Bundaberg's Paradise Dam capacity to be reduced to 42pc despite drought

Farmers in the drought-declared Bundaberg region are angry 105,000 megalitres of water will be released from Paradise Dam, saying it will go to waste at a time when water availability is so critical.




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Paradise Dam will have 'some difficulty' in extreme flood event

Authorities fear there is a chance the Paradise Dam in southern Queensland will become unsafe if there is a major flood, with the local mayor saying it is the largest failure of a piece of infrastructure in Queensland's history.




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Paradise Dam is shedding water, so what's wrong and is it all necessary?

SunWater is about to shed the equivalent of 32,000 Olympic pools of water from Bundaberg's Paradise Dam, which is less than 20 years old so what went wrong?









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Retired nurse sued over long service pay could be among hundreds wrongly paid, union says

Kay Boisen is being sued by Queensland Health because of an administration error over her long-service leave payment. The union says she could be among hundreds of nurses who've been wrongly paid.




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Pet dog pepper-sprayed, tasered and shot by police after attacking courier

An American Staffordshire Terrier that was pepper-sprayed, tasered and shot by police after it attacked a courier, will have its leg amputated. The owner says the courier company was told not to enter the property and came through a locked gate.




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Switching off technology, connecting with Indigenous culture, and building confidence on bush camp

At first glance, the secluded camp looks like a lost city. Through the scrub are caravans, tents, vans and little dorms, where a group of kids are switching off technology and learning about Indigenous culture.



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Cashless welfare card trial splits Bundaberg community, participants say they feel humiliated

The cashless welfare card trial in Central Queensland is getting mixed reviews, with charities and community organisations saying there are signs of improvement but participants are less enthusiastic.



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Whale Heritage Site status awarded to Hervey Bay in world-first

As it hosts researchers and conservationists as part of the World Whale Conference, Hervey Bay's responsible and sustainable practices have been awarded.



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Centenarian celebrates 100 years with a long view of declining dairy, drought, and strong Biggenden community

A Queensland great grandmother recalls the challenges of life on the land as she celebrates a century in the rural town of Biggenden.




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Whale-watching company investigated for allegedly operating Bundaberg vessel without licence

Tourists are warned to check the credentials of whale-watching companies as the Maritime Safety Authority investigates reports a boat operated without a licence.




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Former Fraser Coast mayor Chris Loft sentenced to jail for misconduct in public office

The former mayor of the Fraser Coast Regional Council has been found guilty of using his position to push for his former campaign manager to be appointed his chief-of-staff.







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Driving under the influence of medical cannabis is illegal, but patients are still taking the risk

Cannabis patients who ignore the standard medical advice to wait five days before driving are risking more than a fine or a suspended licence. If they are involved in an accident, their insurance will be voided.




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Red meat and sausages may not cause cancer after all, report finds

A controversial study plays down the risk of heart disease and cancer from eating red meat, infuriating global health professionals.




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11,000 scientists declare climate emergency, warning world faces 'catastrophic threat'

More than 11,000 scientists around the world have signed a scientific paper declaring a climate emergency, in turn backing protesters across the world demanding and calling on governments worldwide to act.