Australia’s Defence Department has spelled out clearly to a Senate enquiry that climate change is increasing demand and will create “concurrency pressures” for the Defence Force as a rise in disaster relief operations continues.
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'Racist dog-whistle': Qld minister slams move to restrict free breast screening
Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles hits out at federal counterpart Greg Hunt over a move to enforce restrictions on free breast screening to only people with a Medicare card, arguing it’s “racist” and “ridiculous”.
No hint of teams on the edge: Origin's new era appreciated, but lacking heat
How State of Origin I played out may serve as a fresh start for rugby league’s showpiece event but time will tell whether this is a good thing, writes Richard Hinds.
Family to pay $660,000 to RACQ after North Stradbroke crash
A family has been ordered to pay $660,000 to RACQ after a court determined their unlicensed son was driving their van when it crashed into a 4WD on North Stradbroke Island.
Customers paid Brisbane businessman $130,000 for food trailers that never came
John Frederick Waters pleaded guilty in Beenleigh Magistrates Court and will have to pay more than $150,000 in fines and compensation.
Lord mayor says no to ban on smoking in King George Square
Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk has revealed the council receives very few complaints about smoking in the city square.
One escaped prisoner recaptured in Mackay, other remains on the run
Nelson Kepa was arrested in North Mackay on Thursday afternoon after he and Levi Brown allegedly escaped from Rockhampton on Sunday.
'The size of my bum has nothing to do with you': Women's charity founder hits back at trolls
The woman behind a charity providing sanitary products to homeless women and victims of domestic violence is targeted by Facebook trolls over her appearance after she posed for a photoshoot in activewear.
Crashes slowing traffic north of Brisbane to Bribie Island
Separate crashes have slowed traffic along the Bruce Highway this morning.
Spike in Qld solar panel installations 'could lead to blackouts'
A sharp rise in the number of solar rooftop installations in Queensland is creating major challenges for the electricity grid and could cause outages if the issue is not addressed, Energy Networks Australia says.