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Queensland creates public sex offender register

Queensland announces Australia's first publicly accessible sex offender register, with Daniel Morcombe's parents championing the reform and pushing for nationwide adoption to enhance child safety.

Amazon, Microsoft & Instagram Hit By Major UK Outages

Major tech services including Amazon, Microsoft, Instagram and Facebook Messenger experienced widespread outages across the UK and Europe, disrupting businesses and users in what experts are calling a 'digital domino effect'.

Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam

Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.

Queensland schools taught wrong Caesar topic

A significant curriculum error has been uncovered in Queensland high schools, where students studied the wrong Roman leader for months due to a major administrative oversight.

Major Queensland motorway closed after serious triple-vehicle crash

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a devastating three-vehicle collision on the Pacific Motorway between Beenleigh and Yatala, with multiple people trapped and serious injuries reported. The major route to the Gold Coast remains closed as investiga

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli: One Year On

One year into his premiership, Queensland's David Crisafulli has defied expectations with a pragmatic approach that's winning over critics and reshaping state politics. Discover how this conservative leader is tackling housing, health and economic challen

UK Blackout Protection: Best Backup Power Solutions

As power cuts become more frequent, discover the best backup power sources to keep your home running during outages. From portable power stations to solar generators, we reveal the top options for UK households.

Queensland Indigenous Voice sparks Liberal walkout

Liberal Party members stage dramatic parliamentary walkout over Queensland's proposed Indigenous advisory body, creating political chaos and raising questions about the future of the landmark proposal.

Georgia's data centre boom triggers electricity crisis

Explosive growth of energy-hungry data centres in Georgia is triggering electricity shortages, soaring consumer bills, and urgent calls for regulatory action as the state's power grid struggles to cope.

Crocodile invades luxury Queensland resort pool

A terrifying discovery at an exclusive Port Douglas resort has prompted urgent new crocodile warnings for Queensland's tropical north, as a 2.5-metre reptile was found swimming in a luxury pool.

Ben Smee wins Queensland Journalist of the Year award

Guardian Australia's acclaimed reporter Ben Smee has been crowned joint winner of the Queensland Journalist of the Year award for his outstanding investigative work exposing critical environmental and political issues across the state.

Australia's Energy Crisis: Blackout Warnings as Prices Soar

Australia faces an escalating energy emergency with blackout warnings across multiple states, soaring electricity prices, and urgent government intervention as the national grid struggles under extreme weather conditions.

Queensland Baby Poisoning: Police Launch Criminal Probe

Queensland police launch criminal investigation after baby suffers suspected poisoning at Townsville University Hospital. Authorities confirm deliberate contamination is being treated as potential criminal matter.

Nor'easter Batters US East Coast: Power Outages, Flooding

A powerful Nor'easter storm is unleashing hurricane-force winds and torrential rain across America's East Coast, causing widespread power failures, severe flooding, and dangerous travel conditions from New England to the Mid-Atlantic states.

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