The University of Queensland confirms a senior academic accused of sexually assaulting a colleague on a work trip resigned a day before a deadline to formally respond to the allegation.
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Python snacks on slipper, undergoes surgery to remove it
There are slippery snakes, and then there’s this slipper-eating snake. A carpet python in Brisbane mistakes a man’s footwear for a feed, and undergoes surgery to have it removed.
You don't need $1 million in super to quit work and travel the world
As more Australians plan to work for longer, some are turning down large pay days to retire early and travel. So how did they do it?
'Disbelief' as Cairns flooding from Barron River the worst in almost 20 years
Cairns experiences its worst flooding emergency in almost 20 years, with more than 40 people evacuated in rafts from a caravan park and others rescued from flooded cars.
More than 40 people rescued as floodwaters swamp Cairns
Dozens of people are rescued overnight in far north Queensland, as the tail-end of ex-Tropical Cyclone Nora drenched parts of the region, inundating two caravan parks.
Predicting cyclone damage and what's wrong with the current categories
Marcus was a category two cyclone when it hit Darwin and Nora was a three when it hit the Cape. But what do these numbers mean? And are they the best way to describe cyclone damage?
Xanax, Valium, Stilnox … How former addict conned doctors and pharmacies for years
A former drug addict who “played the victim” to get pharmacies to prescribe medication joins calls for the Queensland Government to set up a real-time monitoring system to prevent doctor shopping.
Logan businesses call for Mayor to stand down amid corruption allegations
Logan’s chamber of commerce is calling for under-fire Mayor Luke Smith to stand down while the corruption watchdog investigates allegations he received a boat from a Chinese developer.
Coffee with a cop success on Macleay Island
Tuesday’s coffee with a cop at the Blue Parrot Cafe on Macleay Island was as successful an event as we have ever hosted. With Sergeant Dave Purcell and his partner in crime Senior Constable Carolyn Gregg on hand to meet the locals, listen to concerns, offer advice and of course pay for all the coffee […]
Logan mayor charged by Queensland corruption watchdog
Logan City Mayor Luke Smith is charged by the Crime and Corruption Commission in relation to an investigation into local government.