Beyonce once sang about how “girls” run the world and while this might be true of women in the Queensland Government, it is the men in government ranks who are more frequently paid the most.
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Healy, Villani half-centuries get Australia home for series-clinching T20 win
Australia’s women’s team has a comfortable six-wicket win over New Zealand in Brisbane to seal the three-match T20 international series 2-0.
Julia took up league with the Broncos a few months ago, now she'll play for Australia
As if winning the inaugural women’s premiership is not enough, Brisbane Broncos winger Julia Robinson says she cried tears of joy when she learned she had been picked to play for Australia as a Jillaroo. Five months ago, she had never even played rugby league.
'I could hear the cheers from the outrigger': Canoe crew's close encounter with humpback
A passing surfer captures the incredible moment a group of six canoeists came within 50 metres of a humpback whale rising from the water off Duranbah Beach on the Queensland and New South Wales border.
Ayr man one of two found dead on north Queensland street
The ABC understands Ayr man Corey Christensen is one of the two men fatally stabbed at a home in Alva Beach, south of Townsville in north Queensland.
Crime scene established after two men die at house in north Queensland
Police are investigating the suspicious deaths of two men at a home near Ayr, south of Townsville in north Queensland, after emergency services were called to reports of a disturbance.
What happened to the larrikin father of three who vanished in north Queensland?
Michael Devitt moved to the Whitsundays to help a friend with his trucking business when he disappeared the day after Australia Day in 2010. Now his family are calling for a coronial inquest to help find some answers and hopefully lay him to rest.
Bill Hayden, former governor-general and hostile atheist, explains why he decided to be baptised
Bill Hayden was known for being a vocal and even hostile atheist, so imagine the surprise when he decided to be baptised last month at the age of 85.
This adapted form of football is changing lives, but the Paralympics still aren't convinced
Powerchair football is one of the few team sports available for the severely disabled and sets new standards in terms of inclusivity, but still missed out on inclusion in the Paralympics.
Hail storm rips roof from building, brings down trees and powerlines
Shops have been flooded and streets blanketed white with hail after a short but severe storm tore through Childers in south-east Queensland on Sunday afternoon.