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Cryptoloc Holdings liquidated months after winning $15m Queensland government contract • Apr. 20, 2025, 10:55 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Mud crab numbers grow, as Queensland study reveals their secret lives • Apr. 19, 2025, 3:24 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Police locate belongings of Queensland woman Crystal Beale as homicide investigation ramps up • Apr. 19, 2025, 7:34 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Three rescued after boat capsize on the Gold Coast, weather bureau warns of hazardous surf conditions • Apr. 18, 2025, 8:35 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Callide Power Station explosion presents first scandal for Queensland LNP • Apr. 18, 2025, 4:28 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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Capital Brisbane
Population (2021) 5,156,138
Date Of Admission 1901
State Flower Cooktown orchid
Seats In Federal House Of Representatives 30 (of 151)
Time Zone Australian Eastern Standard Time (GMT + 10)
Premier David Crisafulli (Liberal National Party)
Total Area1 (Sq Km) 1,730,648
Total Area1 (Sq Mi) 668,207
State Animal koala
1Mainland and island areas only; excludes coastal water.

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