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French reporter Hugo Clement questions 'unfair' arrest, says it will feature in documentary

Prominent French journalist Hugo Clement says his arrest in north Queensland this week will now feature heavily in the documentary he is filming, with the incident sparking a strong international reaction.




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Clive Palmer paid $1 for Queensland Nickel before its collapse, liquidator tells court

Clive Palmer paid just $1 for his Queensland Nickel business seven years before it collapsed over fatal cashflow problems, a liquidator tells a court in Brisbane.




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Chinese investors back major new meatworks for north Queensland

An agreement with a Chinese company to develop an export processing facility for north Queensland and Northern Territory beef has been signed with a local council.






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Clive Palmer settles with biggest creditor in $200m Queensland Nickel lawsuit

In a breakthrough during week three of a nine week trial over Clive Palmer's ill-fated Queensland Nickel venture, a "resolution" is reached on Aurizon's $90 million claim, as talks continue with liquidators trying to claw back money owed to other creditors.




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Wests Tigers beat North Queensland Cowboys 28-4 in NRL round 20

As the NRL finals begin to appear on the horizon, the Wests Tigers jump inside the top eight after scoring five tries to one in their convincing 28-4 win over a disappointing North Queensland Cowboys outfit at Leichhardt Oval.




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Clive Palmer settles majority of $200 million lawsuit over Queensland Nickel's collapse

Resources magnate Clive Palmer settles the majority of the $200 million lawsuit over the collapse of Queensland Nickel, including striking a deal with government-funded liquidators chasing millions in unpaid entitlements for refinery workers.




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Augmented reality brings Charters Towers' WWII history to life with high-tech tourism

Akubras are not the only accessory on heads in the main street of Charters Towers, with VR goggles becoming increasingly common and helping showcase the town's role in the Battle of the Coral Sea.



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Brisbane Broncos beat North Queensland Cowboys 18-14 to move into NRL top eight

The Broncos beat the Cowboys 18-14 thanks to a last-minute Jake Turpin try, but don't let the scoreline fool you, this was not one of those classic Queensland derbies.




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Indigenous dance captured by French portrait photographer Charles Frger

The ancient rituals of some of the more mysterious aspects of Indigenous dance are off-limits to most Australians, but Frenchman Charles Frger has been invited to capture them in a new light.




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Instagram-driven meat sales in Indonesia may harm Australia's live export industry

Indonesian 'mumpreneurs' are cashing-in on an appetite for purchasing cheap beef online, threatening Australia's live cattle trade.




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'Living our best life': How an old limo took four mates on a memorable outback adventure to Broome

How an impulse purchase of an old limousine after a few beers turned into an unforgettable trip to the races.




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Cowboys forward Matt Scott recovering after mild stroke during final season before retirement

The North Queensland Cowboys prop Matt Scott who is due to retire at the end of the season is in a Brisbane hospital after suffering a mild stroke on Sunday.




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North Queensland Cowboys v Penrith Panthers, Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL round 23 live scores, stats and commentary

The South Sydney Rabbitohs hold off Brisbane's late charge in a spiteful clash at Lang Park, while the North Queensland Cowboys comfortably account for Penrith.




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Tasmanian seafood giant Tassal expands into tropical north Queensland

A massive new prawn farm to be built at Proserpine in north Queensland could herald a new era in aquaculture, but some commercial fishers are concerned.




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Passion for polocrosse prompts couple to travel almost 12,000km over season to play

For Luke and Mary-Anne McNeven, participating in polocrosse takes serious dedication averaging a two-day, 1,700-kilometre journey for each competition during the season.




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Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill says homelessness charities 'enable' people to live in parks by providing food

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill says homelessness charities providing food and laundry services are "enabling people to live a lifestyle" without doing anything to stop antisocial behaviour.








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Townsville aged care residents benefit from horse-sized animal therapy

You might expect to see wheelchairs and walking frames in the corridors of an aged care facility, but you might not expect to see a 850-kilogram horse.





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North Queensland Cowboys beat Canterbury Bulldogs in Townsville Stadium's NRL finale

The North Queensland Cowboys has ended the Canterbury Bulldogs' finals hopes with a 15-8 victory in the final NRL match at Townsville Stadium.




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Townsville Mayor says feeding people staying in parks encourages them to stay there




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Great Barrier Reef long-term outlook 'very poor', Federal Government reef report finds

For the first time, the long-term outlook for the Great Barrier Reef is downgraded to "very poor", with the impacts of climate change, including coral bleaching and record-breaking warm water, deteriorating its overall health.





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Feral pig population 'explodes' after floods in Queensland's north, prompting calls for help

North Queenslanders plead with the government to help them eradicate an increasing number of wild pigs, which are threatening the environment and putting road users at serious risk.




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Melbourne Storm beats Nth Queensland 24-16, Parramatta defeats Manly 32-16 to secure fifth spot

Minor premiers Melbourne finish on a high as they beat the Cowboys at AAMI Park, after the Eels down Manly to claim fifth.




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Sarabah locals under threat again as Queensland fire rears up once more

Fire-weary residents in Queensland's Scenic Rim are being told they need to prepare to leave again, as the Sarabah bushfire rears up for a second time. It's one of 55 fires burning across the state.




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Youth bail houses cost five times more than luxury hotel and may not work, report finds

Houses intended to keep eligible Queensland teenagers out of the youth detention system are not cost-effective and may not have the desired results, a damning report finds.




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Marine science mecca in north Queensland facing brain drain as young people leave for capital cities

The departure of some of north Queensland's best and brightest students is worrying the region's leaders and prompting them to devise a retention solution.




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Brent Huxley sentenced to life in prison for murder of Michael McCabe

A north Queensland man is sentenced to life behind bars after he was found guilty of murdering 25-year-old Michael McCabe over an alleged drug debt in 2015.




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North Queensland accused bushfire arsonist to undergo mental health assessment, court rules

A 53-year-old man accused of lighting up to four bushfires in north Queensland will undergo a mental health assessment, after a dramatic arrest where he allegedly rammed a police car and officers fired shots at his vehicle.




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State-run nursing home in Charters Towers set for overhaul after 18 serious complaints

After a sharp rise in complaints at a state-run nursing home facility in north Queensland, health officials move to overhaul the nursing home's management.




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Feral pig research could be a game changer for farmers and shooters struggling to control the pest

New research on where feral pigs live and how far they travel is being hailed as "one of the best data sets in the world" by a shooter contracted to manage the invasive species, while also raising alarm bells about serious diseases.




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Queensland Government orders removal of historical fishing huts from Halifax Bay near Ingham

Time has run out for the owners of 14 holiday shacks near Ingham in north Queensland with the State Government ordering their removal by the end of the month.




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Queensland youth justice staff sacked amid corruption scandal

Six staff members within Queensland's Youth Justice Department are sacked amid dozens of substantiated cases of corruption that include criminal behaviour, inappropriate conduct and using excessive force.




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Halloween pumpkins carving out a niche market for Kimberley farmers

Farmers in Western Australia's far north have carved a spot in the niche Halloween pumpkin market growing in popularity around the country.





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Dam site proposed for $300 million Hughenden Irrigation Project, but questions remain about water licences

A site is chosen for a dam as part of the $300 million Hughenden Irrigation Project in north Queensland, but questions remain about how water licences will be granted.





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Townsville breaks world record in high-vis vests on World Mental Health Day

Thousands of Townsville locals have gathered to break the world record for 'the most people wearing high-visibility vests at a single venue'.





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Collinsville marks 100 years of coal mining and plans for century ahead

One of the original mining towns in the famous Bowen Basin, Collinsville, marks 100 years of coal dominating the local economy.




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Kerbside trash and treasure transformed into art by Magnetic Island photographer

When Magnetic Island resident George Hirst saw piles of household items left on the side of the kerb for collection, he believed they were telling a story. So he turned it into art.




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Adani engineering contractor GHD pushed into 'crisis mode', say some staff, after protests over Carmichael coal mine involvement

Leaks from one of Adani's most significant contractors for its Carmichael coal mine, engineering firm GHD, show it has been rocked by internal dissent and management has been bombarded with complaints and questions about its work on the mine.