Talk of moving borders and slicing up the state of Queensland is heating up again but politicians past and present have very definite opinions about the pros and cons of dividing the Sunshine State.
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Bullying, death threats and tears — abuse of referees sparks call for support
Treatment of sporting officials is under the spotlight after Serena Williams’ heated dispute with Umpire Carlos Ramos at the US Open, but a Brisbane academic says referees are coping abuse every weekend and need more support.
Message in a bottle travels from Tasmania to Queensland military training site 2,000kms away
A Tasmanian girl says she’s shocked a letter she placed in a bottle two years ago has been found washed up on a Queensland beach more than 2,000 kilometres away.
Strawberry sales increase as consumers rally behind farmers
Strawberry sales bounce back after a week that featured dumped strawberries, social media-driven strawberry recipe campaigns and strong support for the industry from state and federal leaders.
'The black desert': Residents recount terrifying Woolooga bushfire that nearly claimed town
The residents of Woolooga are talking about the day a bushfire thundered past their town north-west of Gympie, coming within metres of homes and wiping out more than 6,000 hectares.
Lady Cilento Children's Hospital to be renamed at a cost of $500,000
Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital will be renamed the Queensland Children’s Hospital after staff petitioned the Government arguing there was confusion among the public over whether the facility was public or private.
Fast-moving bushfire destroys home west of Brisbane
A large fire, with flames at least 30 metres high, destroys a home at Mount Beppo, west of Brisbane, Queensland fire authorities say.
'It's unprecedented': Authorities and divers shocked after two shark attacks in 24 hours
Two near-fatal shark attacks within 24 hours in the same place is being described as “unprecedented” and “unusual”, with authorities urging people not swim in the area while they assess the threat.
Bushfire destroys properties in Brisbane Valley, residents urged to leave
Residents in Mount Beppo, west of Brisbane, are being urged to leave their homes or enact bushfire survival plans amidst a worsening bushfire in the area.
Drunk-driver who killed Danica Fullerton deserved life sentence, say sisters
Torin Pegler is “riddled with guilt” and will serve time for killing teenager Danica Fullerton while drunk-driving, but the victim’s sisters say his sentence is inadequate and they don’t accept his apology.