Opinion Parenting is a privilege, and children must be removed from toxic homes instead of being left to suffer because of an incompetent system, writes Kyie Lang.

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News From a police officer fighting domestic violence, to a celebrity chef supporting regional producer, these are the nominees for Queenslander of the Year.

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News Dr Jeannette Young has for 15 years fought on the frontline to keep Queenslanders healthy, but it was not until this year that she faced her greatest challenge.

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Health Frisky Sunshine Coast residents are being advised to wrap it before they tap it as doctors grapple with a rise in sexually transmitted infections.