Local governments are already meeting to work out how best to fight the flames when the bushfire season begins in either August or September.
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Police shoot man who allegedly charged at them with knives on Gold Coast
Police say the man ignored calls to drop his weapons and lunged at officers, brandishing two knives, with officers shooting the man several times in the torso.
'Inappropriate' sedative from paramedics a factor in man's death, coroner finds
An Indigenous man who died after being restrained by police while under the influence of amphetamines was administered a sedative by paramedics that proved to be one of “various factors” contributing to his death, the Queensland coroner finds.
Man with no hands sells sketches in bid to raise money for homeless
After years of living on the streets, recovering ice addict Robert Drew is selling his sketches in a bid to fund more homeless shelters in Queensland, as the state’s accommodation crisis worsens.
Live: Broncos host Titans in Queensland derby
The Broncos and Titans meet at Lang Park in a Queensland derby, while later the Panthers host the Roosters. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary in our ScoreCentre.
Triumphant Barty hails cricket stint as catalyst for French Open win
Ash Barty says she never would have been in a position to win the French Open had she not walked away from tennis five years ago to take up cricket.
Sound of Music helps young Gold Coast piano virtuoso climb every mountain
A link to the film The Sound of Music connects and inspires a young Gold Coast piano prodigy.
Crochet obsessive's temperature blanket a year-long labour of love
This yarn is about a woman who is making a blanket that records the maximum temperature on each day of the year.
Tiny golden bowerbird's huge bowers help scientists monitor climate change
Researchers monitoring the impact of climate change say golden bowerbirds and other highland rainforest species are being pushed to higher altitudes by temperature rises and fear they’ll eventually have nowhere left to go.
Can the Catholic Church find salvation in female priests?
Far from the turbulence that surrounds the conviction of George Pell, committed Catholic Kate Engelbrecht leads a quiet life of contemplation. But she warns if the church doesn’t change, “it’s a goner”.