Two men are arrested over the “absolutely shocking” suspicious death of a man in an industrial woodchipper, which was originally considered an accident.
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Will Queensland follow Ireland in moves to lift the ban on abortions?
While Ireland has just voted ‘yes’ to repeal the ban on abortion, in Queensland it remains a crime and women who choose to “unlawfully” have an abortion can be sent to prison.
'What kind of animal leaves a little girl in a river?': Tiahleigh's mother speaks of losing daughter
Tiahleigh Palmer’s mother and the foster brother of the murdered 12-year-old girl share their sides of the tragic story, with her mum saying Julene Thorburn left her daughter “there to die” at the hand of her foster father.
Maroons name Origin team light on experience for game one
The Maroons axe Matt Scott and Darius Boyd from their team for Origin I, putting out a less experienced line-up for the series opener against NSW at the MCG.
'Wussification of children': Kids party games where no-one loses
Parents allowing their children to play modified versions of party games such as Simon Says and musical statues where no-one loses aren’t doing them any favours, a child expert warns.
Queensland Government keeps Commonwealth Bank payments secret
The Commonwealth Bank spends millions to get access to students in classrooms around the country, but the Queensland Education Department says it is “contrary to the public interest” to reveal how much it receives from the company.
Council denies conflict of interest despite Adani paying staff wages
Isaac Regional Council insists there is nothing wrong with Adani paying more than $1 million in wages, housing and car costs for council staff members whose job is to scrutinise the company’s projects.
How 'word detectives' are helping ancient languages wake from a deep sleep
All over the country all but 20 of the 250 Indigenous languages are highly endangered, but now they are finding a new voice with some being recreated from just 150 surviving words.
Horrors of domestic violence haunt victims in court — but there are calls for change
Domestic violence advocates want legislation reforms that would allow video evidence to be used in court proceedings instead of victims’ testimony, a move they say will increase the number of convictions.
Brisbane suburb raises $25k for 99yo war hero whose house burned down
More than 700 people have gathered at the Salisbury Bowls Club to fundraise for a decorated war veteran who tragically lost his home in a fire last month.