Hundreds of farmers picketed State Parliament today, over proposed new land-clearing laws. The farmers say the laws are unfair and will ruin their livelihoods. But green groups are applauding the changes. Gemma Niwa reports.
Cardinal George Pell will stand trial on historical sex charges. Australia’s most senior Catholic and Vatican Treasurer formally pleaded not guilty. Madeline Escobar reports.
He was called a lion of Queensland politics, an economic leader and a tough politician with a heart of gold. Terry Mackenroth died yesterday after a short battle with cancer. He’ll be honoured with a State Funeral. Tom Copley reports.
Queensland’s top cop is used to advising his force about all things policing. But today, he had a different message. Commissioner Ian Stewart wants all the boys in blue to get their prostate checked. Anna Eyears reports.
By Holly Parkinson An outback dunny is being driven around Queensland, but the loo is not just a bit of fun; there’s a serious message behind it. The Queensland Police Service has launched a new Prostate Cancer Awareness campaign which …
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Written by Georgia Indian, produced for online by Holly Parkinson. The Federal Government plans to roll out a $500 million package to help save the Great Barrier Reef, but marine experts say the money is not being spent on facing …
Written by Tomson Calland, produced for online by Holly Parkinson. Football referees can now issue yellow cards and sentence players for 10 minutes in the sin bin for dissent, in an effort to improve communication on the field. Football Queensland …
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Written by Kaileigh Carew, produced for Online by Holly Parkinson. Jazz music is renowned all over the world and to celebrate performances will be held today to celebrate International Jazz Day. However, Jazz Music Institute CEO Nick Quigley says today …
Written by Bridgette Vanderwolf, prepared for online by Holly Parkinson. New training hubs are giving doctors opportunities to create better relationships in rural areas. University initiatives and dedicated health practices are providing a much-needed link for rural and regional Queenslanders …
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Written by Teagan Matthews, prepared for online by Holly Parkinson. Home affairs minister Peter Dutton has suggested giving gun lobbies a seat at the table to advise the government on firearms policy. However, Greens gun control spokeswoman Senator Lee Rhiannon …
Queensland Greens say a firearms advisory council will only lead to weaker gun laws Read more »