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Tonka the celebrity wombat resurrected and preserved for all time23 March 2017, 09:24 -
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Hospital bullying needs to be replaced by mentoring: doctor21 March 2017, 06:38 -
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Queensland crocodiles will be encouraged to leave rather than culled under new plan16 March 2017, 01:59
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Tour the boat protecting the Great Barrier Reef from illegal fishers
Those tasked with protecting the Great Barrier Reef have their work cut out with them but thankfully, they have Reef Ranger on their side.
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Moderate chance cyclone will develop off Queensland by weekend: BOM
A tropical low about 900 kilometres off the north Queensland coast has up to a 50 per cent chance of developing into a cyclone later this week, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
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Tonka the celebrity wombat resurrected and preserved in time
While Tonka the wombat's many fans mourned, a race was going on behind the scenes to have the celebrity wombat preserved.
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Taumalolo inks 10-year NRL deal with Cowboys
Jason Taumalolo signs a staggering 10-year deal with North Queensland, which will keep the Dally M medallist at the Cowboys until the end of the 2027 season.
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Are mentors the answer to hospital bullying culture?
The authors of a mentoring handbook for doctors hope to improve the culture of bullying and burnout amongst medical professionals.
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Cowboys shocked by Manly after Rabbitohs, Roosters win
The Rabbitohs win a spiteful clash with Newcastle, the Roosters beat Penrith at the death, and the Cowboys are shocked by Manly in Townsville.
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Police officer suspended for allegedly assaulting child, turning off body camera
A Queensland police officer is suspended from duty and under investigation after allegedly assaulting a child while on duty and turning off his body camera during the interaction.
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Multiple Birth Awareness Week sees the individual
For Multiple Birth Awareness Week 2017, twins and multiples are asking to be treated as individuals too.
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Cowboys star Taumalolo banned for two games over shoulder charge
North Queensland Cowboys forward Jason Taumalolo is found guilty of a shoulder charge at the NRL judiciary and suspended for two games.
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Queensland crocodiles to be 'encouraged to leave', not culled
Crocodiles bigger than 2 metres found in waters off Cairns and Townsville would be "encouraged to move out of the zone" and only removed if they displayed dangerous behaviour, under a revised State Government management plan.
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Tour the Reef Ranger vessel protecting the Great Barrier Reef against illegal activity
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