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Balcony smoking bans and major changes for pets under new Queensland laws

The new laws came into effect on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know.

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Queensland body corporates now have the power to ban smoking unit balconies.

Queensland premier vows to lock up more youth offenders

Steven Miles has made the major call as he faces defeat at the state election.

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Queensland Premier Steven Miles has vowed to change the Youth Justice Act.

Crushing blow for family grieving after triple-fatal crash: ‘No closure’

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A family mourning the loss of a man who was one of three people killed in a crash are yet to receive his remains.

Moment residents make citizen’s arrest of ‘would-be car thief’

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Dramatic moment residents make citizen’s arrest of would-be car thief in Townsville.

Brisbane 2032 Olympics plans slammed as ‘half-baked’

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An inquiry is being held into infrastructure planning for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

Queensland opposition promises big change for youth crime

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The LNP will remove detention as a last resort from the Youth Justice Act if it wins the Queensland election. File image