One of the world’s last unspoiled desert oases could dry up forever under Adani’s plan to drain groundwater for its Queensland mine, say scientific experts.
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Why we no longer get around on trams in Brisbane
Before buses dominated public transport in Brisbane, there were the trams. The network spanned the city, taking children to school and their parents to work. So why were they taken away? Curious Brisbane investigates.
Would you give up your Facebook data for free fast wi-fi?
Free wi-fi will be on offer at several Gold Coast locations for the duration of the Commonwealth Games, but the high-speed option requires people to sign in via Facebook and surrender their personal data to the Gold Coast City Council.
Sacked Newman minister Chris Davis' job refusal a 'charade', QCAT told
Former LNP assistant health minister Chris Davis only missed out on a job at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital because of his political views, the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal is told.
Man acquitted over teen's stabbing death after drug deal gone wrong
Ryan Howes is found not guilty of murdering 16-year-old Michael Brack during a drug deal gone wrong on the Gold Coast, with the jury reaching a unanimous verdict.
'He got away with killing my children': Mother pushes for tougher careless driving penalties
Kerri Walker’s two adult children were killed last year by a careless driver who was fined $3,000 and lost his licence for three months. Now her petition for tougher penalties, which garnered 8,000 signatures, has been tabled in Queensland Parliament.
'The stuff nightmares are made of': Snake surprises teen on toilet late at night
A teenager gets the shock of his life when on a late-night trip to the bathroom he unintentionally corners a hungry six-foot carpet python by the bowl, causing it to wrap around his foot and strike out at him.
Tradies don work wear louder than high-vis to get blokes talking
You think work wear is already bright? Check out these attention-grabbing shirts tradies in Brisbane are wearing to draw attention to men’s mental health.
'Keep your rubbish NSW': Queensland to bring back dumped waste levy
“Unscrupulous operators” who have been using Queensland as a dumping ground for commercial waste will be slugged a levy by the State Government, after nearly a million tonnes of rubbish was trucked in from over the border last financial year.
How the Comm Games and yellow fever concerns stalled the Reds' trip to South Africa
The Queensland Reds are getting used to adversity after they were refused boarding in Sao Paulo on a flight to Cape Town over vaccination concerns, prompting a 15-hour detour to London.