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Advocates praise historic assisted dying laws
The man who helped pass Australias first euthanasia laws almost 25 years ago has hailed Queensland’s voluntary assisted dying laws as the best he’s seen, after landmark legislation was passed by parliament.
‘Overwhelming relief’ as voluntary assisted dying laws pass
Voluntary assisted dying will become legal in Queensland following a historic and emotional victory in State Parliament.
One new case linked to school cluster as NRL plans go ahead
Queensland has recorded one new case of Covid overnight, a student at St Thomas More College who tested positive in quarantine, with NRL final plans still in place.
Premier cops new grilling on ‘latest integrity scandal’
For the second day in a row, Question Time has been dominated by shocking allegations made by Nikola Stepanov that her important roles as ethical advisor to politicians and manager of the state’s lobbyist register had been compromised.
Euthanasia laws set to pass in historic vote
Voluntary-assisted dying laws will pass in Queensland today with a clear majority supporting the Bill, despite three Labor MPs revealing they would be voting against it.
Another sport eyes Brisbane move ahead of Olympics
A third national sporting organisation is considering moving its footprint to South East Queensland in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
Euthanasia debate: Stoic Premier recalls dying nanna’s final days
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk insists her government will not be “tampering” with the voluntary assisted dying Bill, as emotional MPs revealed their thoughts on the proposed new laws.
Two men in basket as mine caved in, officials reveal
New details have emerged about a mine collapse, which killed a 60-year man and trapped another for hours, may have unfolded near Emerald in Central Queensland.
Plan to build QLD’s largest hydrogen plant gets underway
Queensland’s largest renewable hydrogen plant could be built near Gladstone, under a plan by the state’s main electricity generator and a consortium of private backers.
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