D’Arcy Short falls just shy of a world record score after posting an incredible six-laden double century for WA, who beat Queensland in their one-day cup clash.
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Cocaine yacht smugglers handed lengthy jail terms after 'hidden hull' raided
Two men jailed for smuggling more than 66 kilograms of cocaine into Queensland by hiding it inside the body of a luxury yacht were described as being “driven by a cynical and selfish greed” in Brisbane’s Supreme Court.
Young rugby player walks again after paralysing spinal injury
When Ollie Bierhoff was tackled in a routine rugby training drill he was instantly paralysed from the neck down. He was told he may never walk again, but he proved them wrong.
ATO scam threatening Australians with 'a warrant for arrest' is back
A scam involving fake calls from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is back, this time telling victims they have committed fraud against the tax office.
Everything you need to know to enjoy Riverfire
This Saturday close to half a million people are expected to converge in and around the city to watch the sky light up for Riverfire, Brisbane’s biggest fireworks extravaganza. This is everything you need to know to make sure you get the most out of the night.
Minister calls for review of police chase laws after officer hit by suspected stolen car
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton calls for a review into police chase laws after a Queensland policeman was critically injured when he was hit by a suspected stolen car.
Bank tightens dairy farmer's lending after leap from processor to independent, forcing closure
A Queensland dairy farmer who helped start a successful cooperative business to escape the low farm gate prices offered by major milk processors found his bank tightening its lending, forcing him to sell his farm.
Thirty-seven new spider species discovered in Queensland
The thought of 37 new spider species might send shivers down most people’s spines, but for spider enthusiasts and scientists, the discovery is an exciting one.
'A beast that can't be ignored': The history behind NRL Women's inaugural grand final
From caravan parks to carpeted football fields, sacrifices made by the sport’s elite has kicked the women’s rugby league off the ground, and this weekend it’s the history-making grand final.
'Spectacular' silver eyed gecko discovered after researchers spend five years tracking it
After five years of tracking it down in remote ranges, researchers discover a new “beautiful” looking species of gecko, which is about double the size you would normally find in your house.