A parliamentary inquiry into black lung could be empowered to examine lung disease among Brisbane road tunnel construction workers, after a medical expert says they are probably more at risk than miners exposed to coal dust.
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Australia fumes as SANZAAR dithers over Super Rugby future
No solid news about the future make-up of the Super Rugby competition is leading to frustration in Australia, with speculation one team is likely to be culled.
Wil Anderson's art of politics in the Trump era
Comedian Wil Anderson is instituting the Voldemort rule for what he calls his most political show ever, but no prize for guessing he who shall not be named.
Machete attacker found guilty of attempted murder
A jury takes less than four hours to find Muhumed Samow Ali guilty of attempted murder, after he used a machete to strike his former partner seven times and leave her with a deep gash to the head.
Gabba pitch far from perfect after Adele concerts
A final decision on whether the Gabba can host the AFLW grand final will be made on Friday, as grounds staff warn it could be dangerous to play at the venue so soon after last week’s Adele concerts.
Smaller manufacturers question value of exporting energy
A Melbourne-based wool processor says soaring gas prices are likely to wipe out any profits it will make this year.
Grandmother faces deportation after 50 years in Australia
A Brisbane grandmother who has lived in Australia for 50 years is set to be deported after the Assistant Minister for Immigration denied her permission to stay.
Heads roll over Brisbane council's $60m IT bungle
Two senior officers leave Brisbane City Council over a $60 million blowout for technology upgrades, as Mayor Graham Quirk tries to get the project back on track.
Left is 'kicking our butts': Campbell Newman urges conservatives to step up
The Barnett Government’s loss in the Western Australian election shows conservative politics cannot match the campaigning commitment of the left, former Queensland premier Campbell Newman says.
University student denied bail over mother's 'gruesome murder'
Simona Zafirovska, who is accused of bludgeoning her mother (pictured) to death with a timber paling at her home in The Gap, will remain in custody.