Queensland is cracking down on domestic violence with bold new laws set to go into effect—longer jail terms and steeper fines for violating protection orders, plus extended order durations up to three years. High-risk offenders will be monitored via ankle bracelets statewide, while police gain faster authority to act. Despite debates over narrowing protections to intimate partners, the Premier insists current definitions stay intact. These sweeping reforms aim to empower victims, hold abusers accountable, and streamline emergency responses—all poised for parliamentary debate soon.

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This November, a community gathers at Scarborough Beach Park for Run for Órla — a heartwarming fun run honoring the memory of three-year-old Órla Shealy, who loved muddy puddles, butterflies, and dinosaurs. Families will race or stroll through a morning of joy, complete with a petting zoo, face painting, and Paw Patrol, all while raising funds for Camp Quality. Her parents, Eamonn and Una, started the event to keep Órla’s spirit alive and support other families facing childhood cancer. “Hug your kids tight,” Una urges — because every moment matters. Join the run on November 15th to carry Órla’s light forward.

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Cairns Hospital kicks off a billion-dollar upgrade with a new Innovation and Surgical Centre, set to deliver cutting-edge care and withstand extreme weather by 2027. Meanwhile, Brisbane’s iconic queer nightclub The Beat sells for $13 million, signaling the end of an era for the city’s LGBTQ+ scene. In Fortitude Valley, a major office complex with 600+ apartments near the Olympic precinct hits the market, while Newstead welcomes a $486 million luxury tower with 164 units—ready by late 2028.

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