Mandatory life sentences for children under new laws
Queensland’s Childrens Court will be opened to victims and the media under new laws introduced into State Parliament last week, which also place a mandatory life
Read more1 December 2024Community
Warmer, wetter summer for most Australians
By Andrew King
After this spring’s heat, humidity, rain and storms across Australia, you may be wondering what summer has in store.
The Bureau of Meteorology’s
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Garden named after natural medicine pioneers
Southern Cross University has named its unique medicinal garden in honour of two pioneers of naturopathic medicines and treatment.
The Marcus and Caroline Blackmore
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New stadium for Brisbane 2032 not off the table
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has left the door slightly ajar for a new stadium in Brisbane when announcing the members of an Advisory board which will undertake a
Read more30 November 2024
Energy use climbing again following pandemic lull
Australia’s net energy use has increased for the first time since before the pandemic.
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show 2022-23
Read more30 November 2024
Rail bridge strikes rife. Watch the video
South-East Queensland’s rail bridges are being hit more than once a day, on average, prompting an on-the ground response at the region’s hotspots. (WATCH THE VIDEO
Read more29 November 2024
Start of 100-day Brisbane 2032 review a little closer
Legislation to kick-start a 100-day planning review of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics has been tabled in Queensland Parliament.
Premier David Crisafulli said
Read more28 November 2024
Community legal services turn away over 1000 every day
At least 150,000 people impacted by domestic violence were turned away from community legal centres in the past year.
Community Legal Centres CEO Tim Leach said lack of
Read more28 November 2024
Something phishy around Black Friday sales
Online shoppers are being urged to think before clicking as scammers take advantage of the current Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales hype.
Australian Federal Police
Read more28 November 2024
Record $600,000 fine over Ipswich odour complaints
An Ipswich waste operator has been fined more than $600,000 following complaints by near-by residents of a “rotten egg gas” odour throughout 2022.
Queensland’s
Read more28 November 2024