An unofficial, web-based weather forecaster is criticised by drought-stricken farmers for its alarmist warnings of potentially historic floods in outback Queensland that never eventuated.
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Doctors allegedly 'turn a blind eye' to illegal cannabis given to children in hospital
When a Queensland father asked a doctor if he could keep giving his daughter cannabis in hospital, the consultant replied “it’s fine as long as you get the dosing right”, a recording obtained by the ABC shows.
Ex-cyclone brings big surf and warnings for beachfront properties
Big waves are rolling in as ex-Tropical Cyclone Linda continues to affect southern Queensland, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning low-lying areas and beachfront properties on the Gold and Sunshine coasts could experience some inundation.
What a difference a flood makes: North Queensland crops ruined
A month ago Michael Waring’s sunflower fields in north Queensland were golden, but huge amounts of rain and widespread flooding have turned them brown.
Why smoking's killing your chance at a job
Quit smoking to gain employment. That’s what it may take, according to experts, as more employers seek to only hire non-smoking workers. And the law says there’s nothing wrong with that.
Fanning gives surfboard away to delighted young fan
Three-time world champion Mick Fanning gives a young fan in search of an autograph more than he bargained for, handing him the surfboard he just used in his second-last event before retiring.
Hardened Adani supporters questioning whether mine will go ahead
Adani announced it had the green light to build Australia’s largest coal mine last June, but after setbacks and uncertainty over its financial viability, even its local supporters are starting to become weary.
He beat cancer, he battles arthritis, and this 72yo loves to box
Denis Cherry is Australia’s oldest amateur boxer, and despite sorely feeling the pain of arthritis, he trains six days a week. The 72-year-old is getting ready for a bout to raise money to help a seven-year-old boy with cerebral palsy.
Mystery buyer gifts 'Australia' signs from Expo '88 to local museum
An anonymous buyer spends $5,000 on two rusted “Australia” signs from Expo ’88 and donates them to a local museum.
Farm refuge for disabled animals on the brink of closure
Dozens of disabled animals provided sanctuary at a farm in south-east Queensland could be without a home as developers are set to move in by the end of the week.