A country pub slapped with a gag order of sorts after a neighbour complained about its live act causing a racket still can’t pump up the volume, despite the complainant moving on. It illustrates the power imbalance that is crippling the entertainment scene in NSW.
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Last-gasp equaliser sees Socceroos escape with draw against South Korea
The Socceroos escape with a 1-1 draw against South Korea after Massimo Luongo’s scrappy equaliser in the dying seconds in a wet Brisbane.
Live: Socceroos take on South Korea in rainy Brisbane
The Socceroos face off against South Korea in a potentially storm-hit Brisbane under Graham Arnold’s guidance. Follow all the action in our live blog.
'Humbled' Mark Milligan named new Socceroos captain
Experienced defender Mark Milligan will lead the Socceroos in their Asian Cup defence after being named as the new permanent captain by coach Graham Arnold ahead of international friendlies against Korea Republic and Lebanon this week.
'Very dangerous' thunderstorm hits communities north of Brisbane
Giant hail and destructive winds are possible for hinterland and rural communities north of Brisbane in the firing line of a “very dangerous” thunderstorm this evening.
'End of an era': Fire destroys historic pub in Queensland outback
Fire claims a slice of history in the outback town of Hughenden, destroying a disused century-old heritage-listed pub which was an “iconic landmark” for the region.
How dinosaur history is shaping the future of a small drought-ravaged community
The Quilpie Shire, more than 1,000 kilometres west of Brisbane, has been drought declared for 13 of the past 18 years. While cattle and sheep grazing has been the traditional source of income, the discovery of dinosaur bones and megafauna has changed the landscape forever.
United States Vice-President Mike Pence lands in Cairns
Mike Pence touches down in Far North Queensland ahead of the APEC summit in Papua New Guinea, arriving on Air Force II surrounded by security and watched by a large media contingent.
Wage theft 'a business model' in some industries to remain competitive, report finds
Wage theft is becoming so systematic it is estimated to be stripping almost $2.5 billion from the Queensland economy every year, with an estimated 437,000 workers not receiving their full wages.
South Africa wants Australia to return to its aggressive approach
The Australian men’s cricket team has adopted a friendlier attitude on field in the wake of the ball-tampering controversy but South Africa captain Faf du Plessis wants that to stop.