As a fleet of 57 yachts sets off from Brisbane’s Moreton Bay today in the annual race to Gladstone, there will be one boat in particular that has sailed against the odds year after year — the handmade, family-owned Wistari.
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Single origin bread wins Australia's biggest food prize
Does it matter where the wheat in your bread comes from? It does to baker Michael Klausen.
Can a morning yarn among students lead to classroom success?
An Indigenous baby boom in parts of Australia prompts some schools to tackle cultural awareness in a different way, including embracing a morning “yarning circle”, a practice used in Aboriginal cultures for generations.
RSPCA on the hunt for a man in cat-throwing video
Animal cruelty inspectors are trying to track down a man caught allegedly throwing a cat against the side of a house and then laughing about the act.
Charity watchdog acts after RSL Qld couldn't account for $400k in spending
Australia’s charity commission warns RSL Queensland over serious governance failures and an inability to meet record-keeping obligations, including not being able to account for how hundreds of thousands of dollars in charitable funds were spent.
5-day stay at SYC – Free of charge!
We have been fortunate enough to secure a berth at SYC for the month of April – before, during and after the Commonwealth Games (04 – 15 April). As a bonus for members, we are excited to offer blocks of 5-day stays in this berth free of charge! Some of these time slots are still
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Gas Available at Marina Office!
The Marina Office now has a gas bottle refilling service available. The costs are as follows: Up to 5kg bottles: $15.00 5kg – 9kg bottles: $20.00 Over 9kg bottles: POA Procedure for refilling: Gas bottles to be dropped at Marina Office between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Bottles are to be labelled with the members
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Nine Indians detained at Brisbane Airport over Comm Games claims
It is understood the Australian Federal Police has launched an investigation into alleged people smuggling, after nine Indian nationals who allegedly claimed to be journalists for the Commonwealth Games were detained by Border Force officials at Brisbane Airport.
Man seriously injured as petrol tanker explodes in fiery crash near Mount Isa
A man is seriously injured when fuel tanker explodes on impact in a collision with another vehicle, shutting down the highway between Cloncurry and Mount Isa in north-west Queensland.
Trouble-free run lifts Pearson's spirits as she battles injury
The Commonwealth Games preparations for world champion hurdler Sally Pearson, who is hampered by an untimely Achilles injury, get a boost with an impressive run in a warm-up event in Brisbane.