Emergency services say people could have been seriously injured when a car almost plunged off a multi-level carpark at Brisbane’s Mater Hospital on Friday.
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Builder charged over racecourse deaths has licence revoked again as Minister intervenes
A day after builder Claudio D’Alessandro was given approval to resume work for non-payment of debts, his licence is suspended again after the Public Works Minister intervenes.
What was that? Landspout and 'dust devil' cause a stir at Brisbane Airport
A landspout and a “dust devil” are observed in separate weather events at Brisbane Airport, with reports the landspout brought down trees and damaged cars, while the dust devil caused no damage.
Asylum seeker 'on borrowed time' wins temporary visa
An Iranian asylum seeker will be allowed to remain in Australia for another three months on a temporary visa, but still remains “in limbo” once it expires.
Be a good Queenslander and eat more prawns: Minister
Queenslanders have a civic duty to support farmers struggling with the outbreak of the white spot prawn disease, the state’s Fisheries Minister says, insisting there are no human health risks.
Dumpster divers make free meals to build community
A group in Brisbane is turning food thrown out by supermarkets into home-cooked meals which they serve to the lonely, isolated and some who are just plain hungry.
Vaccination debate flares after tetanus diagnosis
A northern New South Wales doctor says a seven-year-old girl diagnosed with tetanus had not been vaccinated.
Schools bursting at seams as apartment boom puts pressure on catchments
An explosion in the number of high-rise apartments across our capital cities is dramatically driving up student enrolments, resulting in “jam-packed” public schools.
Who's a pretty birdie? Why this curlew is in love with its own reflection
An image of a curious bush stone-curlew caught up in its own reflection at a Brisbane university campus this week goes viral. But is this behaviour normal?
Melbourne Storm steal victory with lucky last-gasp try
A fortuitous pin-balling try in the 77th minute sees Melbourne edge the Broncos 14-12 at AAMI Park.