Two Queensland State of Origin heroes + a traffic jam + the backseat of a cab = what could go wrong? 😂
Friday Night Footy is so good that we had to get JT and Cam on the news anyway we could!
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#BREAKING: In just a few hours time, the Blues will attempt to take on our Mighty in the biggest rugby league rivalry event of the year. #QUEENSLANDER 🏉
Which state will be victorious in Game I of #Origin tonight?
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Thousands of boot-scooters are set to hit the red dirt for a new world record attempt of the Nutbush dance at this year's Birdsville Big Red Bash, as a tribute to Tina Turner following her passing.
On July 6, organisers are hoping more than 5,000 Nutbush enthusiasts will flock… Show more
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Are you Queensland's biggest Origin supporter? Is your office full of merch? 🏉
Why not invite Wally Lewis to your home, workplace or anywhere in between!
Send us an email with your contact details to whereswally@nine.com.au explaining why Wal should visit.
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Following Queensland's housing summit, a land audit has identified more than 27 hectares of state-owned land as potential areas for new housing.
The sites are now undergoing a more detailed investigation.
WATCH LIVE at 6pm for more details. #9News
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PODCAST LAUNCHED: Hannah's Story
It was one of the most horrific acts of domestic violence Australia has seen.
Over 6 episodes, tells the whole story with those connected to the tragedy, some speaking for the first time.
LISTEN: linkstre.am/9NewsQueensland
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Mount Isa man Christopher John Anderson has avoided jail time after being sentenced for shooting and killing 41 horses - including three pregnant mares and their unborn fetuses, near Longreach in 2021.
Neighbours who found the deceased horses at the 5,000-acre Yanburra Station… Show more
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New data suggests Australia's property market is bouncing back, with home values climbing for a second consecutive month in a row.
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A fisherman has fearlessly filmed a frenzy of sharks hunting a bait ball in shallow waters off K'gari (Fraser Island). 🦈🎣
Believed to be bronze whalers, the spectacular video was captured just metres away from the predators on the east side of the island.
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A very attractive salary of more than $500,000 a year, as well as accommodation, subsidised utilities and extra leave is being offered to doctors willing to relocate to two small outback towns in QLD's central west - where there's been no permanent GP for over a year! 🩺
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JUST IN: This is the shocking moment a woman brazenly steals a car with a four-month old baby girl in the back seat from a Yeppoon shopping centre car park this afternoon, while her mother was packing the boot full with groceries.
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A dinosaur skull, unearthed at an outback QLD sheep station, has been unveiled today.🦕🦖
Belonging to a dinosaur nicknamed Ann, the fossilised skull fragments were excavated by the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum in 2018, near Winton.
MORE: nine.social/aNM
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Bush pilot Rhiley Kuhrt and his pregnant wife Maree Kuhrt have sadly been killed in a light plane crash in Clarkes Ranges.
The couple were reported missing after failing to land at a Bloomsbury air strip yesterday at 5pm.
MORE:nine.social/akk
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Emergency services are working to extinguish a commercial structure fire on Zielke Avenue in Rubyanna.
Nearby residents are being warned to stay indoors and close their windows, and motorists are advised to drive with caution.
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Regional Queensland has been ranked number one for the highest usage of ketamine and second for consumption of cocaine and oxycodone in Australia, according to the latest wastewater testing.
MORE: nine.social/9hP
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Lucky the joey has lived up to his name after being plucked from rising floodwaters in Burketown. 🦘
The young roo was released after being escorted to dry land - avoiding a run in with two large crocs, spotted by helicopter pilots.
MORE: nine.social/99m
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A visitor to Burketown has captured the moment an exhausted wallaby slowly strides out of murky floodwaters and onto a dry bank.
Hundreds have been evacuated from the region, after record rainfall inundated the small North West QLD town.
MORE: nine.social/99m
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Queensland's teams defied the odds over the weekend, winning all four of their Round 1 games.
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Heartwarming footage shows the moment search and rescue teams in the Hatay province of Turkey finally free Alex the husky, who was trapped under rubble for 22 days following multiple devastating earthquakes. ❤️
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Three QLD beaches have been named as 's Best Beaches in the South Pacific for 2023, with a beach in WA coming out on top as number one. 🏖️
Mooloolaba, Four Mile and Whitehaven Beaches are all in the top 10, but surprisingly, no Gold Coast beaches were named!
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One year ago, our state was rocked after heavy rainfall and powerful floods devastated the South East.
The freak weather event tragically took the lives of 13 people, destroyed tens of thousands of homes and livelihoods and created millions of dollars in damage.
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The monster 4.2 metre croc that mauled a tourist and killed his dog in Far North Queensland has been caught and shot by wildlife rangers, with Molly the Rottweiler sadly discovered in the saltie's stomach.
MORE: nine.social/8cP
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#EXCLUSIVE: This is the moment a crocodile attacks a tourist at the Bloomfield boat ramp, in Far North Queensland.
The man fights his way free from the jaws of the predator and walks away with only minor injuries to his lower leg.
MORE: nine.social/87n
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JUST IN: Queensland Premier Anastacia Palaszczuk has pledged $1 million to earthquake-devastated victims in Syria and Türkiye.
READ MORE: nine.social/7k2
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The cost of learner licenses in Queensland has been slashed, with the the state government set to lower prices from $186.55 to $75 as of March 1.
The cost is still not as cheap as other states, with learner licenses in NSW and Victoria costing just $26.
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It's not just humans trying to cool off as Queensland's scorching summer temperatures soar! 🏊☀
A cheeky echidna has been spotted going for a paddle in a pool in the rural town of Muckadilla, in the Maranoa area.
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#BREAKING: Nine Entertainment has announced broadcast rights for five Olympic Games through to 2032.
More details: nine.social/7b6
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Say hello to Gabrielle! 🌪
Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle has formed in the Coral Sea and is remaining offshore.
Dangerous coastal conditions and large waves are expected along the southern and central Queensland coast over coming days.
MORE: nine.social/7ay
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Police divers had a close call with a monster saltie during a recent operation in Proserpine. 🐊👮
The crocodile was seen lurking near their dive site, but luckily kept its distance.
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Thousands took part in the Meanjin Invasion Day Rally today, billed as a chance to "remind the city we don't celebrate genocide".
MORE: nine.social/6kX
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A Toowoomba adult store have uploaded CCTV footage of their largest display item being pinched to Facebook.
The video was accompanied by a hygiene warning for the alleged shoplifter, as well as a reminder that the item won't function as intended without its charger.
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We've all become used to bringing us the sports news of the day from the desk, but now Wal's decided the time has come to step away.
And while it's the end of his news reading career, he's ready to tackle plenty of other challenges!
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JUST IN: A bulk carrier off Mackay's coast is taking on water.
The ship is currently anchored just off the coast of Hay Point, after stopping in at Abbot Point north of Bowen this morning.
WATCH LIVE at 6pm for the latest. #9News
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