A school holiday program aims to inspire a new generation of mining experts amid a skills shortage in the industry.
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Acclaimed artist reunited with the man who saved his life nearly 50 years ago
A celebrated Brisbane artist has been reunited with the man he credits with saving his life 47 years ago when they were both just three years old, after he put the call out to find him in the media.
One Nation unleashes Latham robocall ahead of Queensland by-election
Former Labor leader Mark Latham joins Pauline Hanson’s campaign in the Longman by-election, recording a robocall urging voters to retaliate against his former party.
Netball's greatest defender Geitz calls time on international career
Champion netballer Laura Geitz announces her retirement from playing for the Diamonds to spend more time with her young family.
Former One Nation adviser allegedly raped woman, called her 'filthy dog', court hears
A former One Nation adviser allegedly pushed a woman down stairs, raped her and called her a “filthy dog” and “drama queen”, a court hears on day one of his trial in Brisbane.
Tempted to mount the kerb when you park? That'll be $126
Brisbane drivers say they’re being fined for making sure their cars don’t clog up narrow suburban streets.
'Profoundly regrettable': Qld Government slammed over new move to sack Ipswich City Council
The Queensland Government will draft laws specifically to sack Ipswich City Council and bring in administrators, in the wake of councillors taking it to court to stall the process.
Here's what you need to know to avoid being scammed at tax time
George is nearly 90 and hasn’t worked in more than 20 years, but when the “ATO” called threatening arrest unless he paid $20,000, he panicked. The person behind that call was a scammer, and thankfully no money was exchanged, but it doesn’t always work out that way. This is what you need to look out for these coming months as scammers fire up for tax time.
'I will miss everything about you, Riss': Memorial held for 16yo Larissa Beilby
Sixteen white doves, one for every year of Larissa Beilby’s life, are released in her honour during an emotional public memorial service with family, friends and strangers north of Brisbane on Sunday afternoon.
Broncos boost NRL finals hopes with Titans thumping
The Broncos score five tries and keep the Titans scoreless, as they post a comprehensive 34-0 thrashing of the hosts in Robina to wrap up round 17 of the NRL.