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Top Stories Today: One Nation has announced its lead candidate for South Australia, as the party looks to strengthen its presence in the state. Animal welfare activists are raising concerns over Queensland’s dingo cull, warning it could have long-term environmental impacts. And later today, we’ll bring you the latest after a man was charged after …

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Conservation groups raise concerns over killing of dingos

The Queensland government announced it has culled six dingoes in K’gari after the death of Piper James. The announcement has brought concerns to conservation groups and First Nations communities. A new petition created by The Dingo Conservancy asks the State government to stop culling dingoes and instead to work in non-invasive strategies to protect the …

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New program supporting Queensland Migrant Workers rights

A new program supported by the Queensland Council of Unions is providing free information sessions on work entitlements and visa protections for migrant workers.  Around two thirds of migrant workers have experienced wage theft while working in Australia, and the Queensland Migrant WorkWise program gives support to migrant workers by providing information in different languages.  …

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QLD Energy Roadmap reveals Longer Commitment to Coal and Gas

Queensland’s coal-fired power stations will operate for at least a decade longer than originally planned, as revealed in the Crisafulli Government’s long-awaited energy roadmap.  On Friday, Queensland Treasurer and Energy Minister, David Janetzki, said the plan would see some state-owned coal assets run until at least 2046. Conservationists and energy analysts have criticised the government’s …

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Human rights laws need to protect more trans Australians

Last week, Brisbane held its 35th Pride with glitter and music, celebrating and acknowledging the LGBTIQ+ community.  The Queensland Human Rights Commission was part of the event, and says while protecting the LGBTIQ+ community across Australia is good, more needs to be done.    Image: Image: supplied/ E Jordan Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In …

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Multicultural Queensland Month events wrap up for 2025

The Multicultural Queensland Awards were held this weekend, organised by the Queensland government to acknowledge the work and advocacy by Queenslanders to support new migrants, emerging and existing CALD communities.  Seven winners and eight highly commended nominees were acknowledged, showing the importance of community organisations, businesses and the government working to support this sector.  Image: …

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