Long-term growth in median farmland values points to a healthy demand for Australian agriculture assets, according to a Rural Bank report.
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Two divers found at reef off Tweed Heads
Two divers are found safe and well after a search this morning at Nine Mile Reef, off Tweed Heads, on the Queensland border.
New Acland coal mine expansion back on the table after court rejects ruling
More than 60 landholders fighting the New Acland coal mine on Queensland’s Darling Downs are dealt a blow as the Supreme Court rejects a Land Court decision that a proposed expansion would be too great a risk to groundwater.
Police union 'inflaming' Palm Island race relations after calling riot payout 'slap in the face'
The Queensland Police Union is labelled “inflammatory” and unhelpful to race relations on Palm Island after it says officers, rather than Indigenous residents, are owed an apology after a record $30 million class action settlement was reached over a racist police response to riots in 2004.
Doctor gave patient's medical history to alleged cult
A doctor who endorsed an alleged cult and secretly shared a patient’s medical history with its leader stands down from his role representing the Australian Medical Association.
Max the loyal blue heeler officially becomes an honorary police dog
He’s seventeen years old and can hardly see, but that hasn’t stopped Max — who kept a little girl safe overnight in bushland — from becoming Queensland’s first honorary police dog.
Alan Jones, media outlets facing record $4.8 million defamation claim over fatal flood claims
The Supreme Court in Brisbane hears the Wagner family is seeking a record $4.8 million in damages against broadcaster Alan Jones and other media outlets, partly in response to last year’s $4.5 million payout awarded to actress Rebel Wilson.
Do you know your rights around access to beaches in Queensland?
You’ve rolled out your towel, wiggled your toes in the sand and contemplated a dip in the cool blue waters. Here’s what you need to know if someone asks you to leave.
Palm Island to get $30m class action settlement over riots
The Queensland Government agrees to pay $30 million to settle a class action over the 2004 Palm Island riots and will also offer an apology to the community.
Expo 88 memories dredged up by Brisbane hovercraft revival
Jump aboard with Peter Venn as he takes to the water with one of four hovercraft he built which thrilled almost 140,000 people on the Brisbane River during Expo 88.