Two mothers who each have six children and have been charged over the fatal stabbing of a woman on Queensland’s Darling Downs are released on bail.
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Telstra mix-up sees two Whites making a wrong
A mix-up of Telstra’s online accounts has resulted in two Steven Whites in different states being merged into one, leading to personal information being shared and the wrong Steven being billed for services.
How Queensland fares in the budget
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland calls the budget pragmatic and funding for aged care is being broadly welcomed, but federal spending on state roads and Barrier Reef protection gets the thumbs down in some quarters.
Children's Taiwan flag design painted over by council ahead of beef industry event
A family is outraged after Taiwanese flags painted on a bull statue by their children are then painted over by the Rockhampton Council “in line with the Australian Government’s approach of adhering to the one-China policy”.
What the budget means for regional Australia
Regional healthcare gets a major boost in this year’s budget, with promises of more doctors and better access to services.
Mother of six accused of using hammer in fatal stabbing assault of woman
A golf club, hammer, and metal bars were used in a violent home invasion that resulted in the fatal stabbing of a woman on Sunday, a court on Queensland’s Darling Downs hears.
Asbestos victim who can't care for sick wife sues James Hardie in landmark trial
A former carpenter with terminal cancer who argues he can no longer act as a long-term carer for his sick wife is suing asbestos manufacturer James Hardie for almost $6 million.
How the beef industry is reinventing itself with 'conscious' consumers, digital disruption
The sizzle of a steak on a barbecue may soon sound a little different as Australia’s $16.8 billion beef industry prepares to adapt to demands from ‘locavores’ and technological change.
Why water costs more on the Gold Coast than in Sydney
In south east Queensland, the cost of accessing mains water is more than double the amount paid by people connected to Sydney Water.
Mother denied bail over child stealing charges
A mother accused of stealing her two children, who disappeared from Townsville four years ago, is denied bail after appearing in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.