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Elevated fire conditions across south-east Qld likely to remain
By Stephen ClarkeDrier than average conditions across Queensland in the coming weeks have prompted a warning from fire authorities.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/south-east-queensland-fire-warning-dry-conditions/107124516
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Brisbane drivers using everyday items to avoid camera-issued parking fines
By Stephen ClarkeSome Brisbane drivers are obscuring their licence plates to avoid parking fines as council rakes in almost $35 million in 2026 so far.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-07/automatic-cameras-infringement-notices/107080756
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Lighting products sold on online marketplaces catch fire under testing
By Stephen Clarke and Ned HammondTesting of more than 130 lighting products available online found most failed to meet Australian standards.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/lighting-products-sold-online-fail-safety-testing/107077554
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Qld youth offenders who breach bail to receive mandatory sentences
By Stephen ClarkeThe Queensland government will introduce mandatory minimum sentences for youth offenders who breach their bail conditions.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/bail-reform-queensland/107068382
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More students in Qld choosing STEM classes as enrolments increase
By Stephen ClarkeAt a national level, the number of year 12 enrolments in STEM subjects has dropped to 376,000 in 2024, while Queensland appears to be bucking the trend.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-18/queensland-stem-students-increase/107039330
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A 60-year search for his mum uncovered siblings one man never knew he had
By Stephen ClarkeWanting to know more about his long-lost biological mother, Robert Smith turned to a Facebook group where strangers help reunite family and friends.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/find-my-family-social-media-search/106965694
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After 67 years, Brisbane's Centenary Pool to close for major Olympic upgrade
By Stephen ClarkeAlmost 70 years of fun in the sun remembered as Centenary Pool shuts its doors for Olympic redevelopment.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-08/queensland-brisbane-centenary-pool-memories/106947664
#OlympicGamesVenues #UrbanDevelopmentandPlanning #StephenClarke
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Qld students lag behind national average on NAPLAN literacy and numeracy testing
By Ned Hammond and Stephen ClarkeAbout 1.2 million students sat for NAPLAN testing in March, which assesses Australian year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students' proficiencies across numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, and grammar and punctuation.
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Brisbane's CityCat service will stop during peak hour Friday for industrial action
By Stephen ClarkeBrisbane's ferry services will stop during peak travel hours on Friday as workers take part in protected action.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/queensland-ferry-strike-friday/106976596
#PublicTransport #MarineTransportIndustry #Unions #StephenClarke
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RACQ accuses some retailers of trying to bring back 'unfair' fuel cycle
By Stephen ClarkeThe RACQ says south-east Queensland motorists have been getting a fairer deal without a lengthy fuel price cycle, but there are signs of its return.
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How WWI helped shape what you call this deli meat
By Stephen ClarkeThe words we use for a handful of classic Australian foods can tell a lot about where we come from.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-12/devon-polony-fritz-sausage-food-names/106717502
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Queensland records the most fatal motorcycle accidents in the country
By Stephen ClarkePolice say they've seen a rise in anti-social hooning behaviour as Queensland records a rise in fatal motorcycle crashes.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-09/fatal-motorcycle-accidents-queensland/106885406
#RoadAccidentsandIncidents #AccidentsandEmergencyIncidents #StephenClarke