Queensland Updates: Elections are heating up in Queensland, with new promises from the Miles government and the opposition. Voter awareness is low, while farmers face unusual weather, and a leading driver prepares for his next championship race.
With elections approaching, politicians are stepping up their promises. The Miles government plans to create a state-owned electricity retailer to reduce power costs, while the opposition has introduced a security plan to tackle crime. Voter awareness seems low, as many people struggle to recall key election details. Meanwhile, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has reported on a helicopter crash incident linked to an imbalance caused by water bucket cables. Farmers in Darling Downs and Maranoa are facing strange weather as they prepare for planting cotton, balancing recent rain against cooler temperatures. Lastly, race car driver Will Brown leads in points for the Repco Supergirl's Championship, heading into the Bathurst 1000 after his win at Sanddown 500. All these events highlight a dynamic political and economic landscape in Queensland, significantly impacting various sectors, including agriculture and racing.
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Investigations continue after alleged stabbing
Meanwhile police are still investigating how and why two Toowoomba men were allegedly stabbed on the Gold Coast.
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More storms to smash the South West
Parts of the South West were smashed by storms late yesterday and we're being told there's more on the way today.
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'Still hope' as search for missing man continues
A search for a missing man in Murgon will recommence at 6 this morning.
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Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon as more Aussies arrive home; PM apologises for distasteful comment; And US braces for one of the worst storms in 100 years
Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon as more Aussies arrive home; PM apologises for distasteful comment; And US braces for one of the worst storms in 100 years
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QANTAS fined $100k for selling tickets to ghost flights
QANTAS fined $100k for selling tickets to ghost flights
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John Farnham's voice heard for the first time since cancer surgery
John Farnham's voice heard for the first time since cancer surgery
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Labor and Coalition clash over Middle East motion
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Coalition can’t get behind a motion that goes beyond just condemning the attack on Israel.
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PM opens parliament with strong condemnation of October 7 attack; Radio legend John Laws announces retirement
Parliament’s back, and the PM's opened with a strong message, condemning the October 7 attack and calling for peace in the Middle East.
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Thunderstorms to hit the South West
The Weather Bureau says damaging winds, heavy rainfall could be on the cards in Toowoomba, Roma and Kingaroy.
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