When they started out nearly 20 years ago, this world champion rowing team got a frosty reception from the men — that is until they started winning gold.
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Neighbours ignored plea before machete attack, court told
A Brisbane woman who turned to neighbours for help when trying to escape her ex-partner was told to go away and “get off the property”, a court hears.
Trump and Brexit signal changing fortunes for beef exports
A global beef market forum hears of the mixed fortunes of Aussie exports amid Trump, Brexit and cheap beef from India and South America.
'You need to come home, the roof's come off': Storm rips through SE Queensland
Homeowner Chris Lee recalls the moment he arrived home to find the roof of his Goombungee property tearing off in the middle of an intense south-east Queensland thunderstorm this morning.
Thousands stolen after fraudsters hack Queensland photo company
Criminals use the credit card details of unsuspecting Queensland parents to rack up huge bills overseas, after hacking into the payment system of a school photo business.
Queensland leaders already seeking spotlight ahead of next poll
An election date is yet to be set but you could be forgiven for thinking Queensland was preparing to go to the polls if the antics of the leaders is anything to go by, writes Chris O’Brien.
Witnesses used wheelie bins to stop machete attack, court told
A group of Wacol residents used wheelie bins to push away a man using a machete to attack his ex-partner, after he crashed his car into hers, a Supreme Court jury hears.
'Foul play' suspected in Brisbane man's disappearance
Police probing the disappearance of Brisbane childcare worker Sam Thompson, who has not been seen for six days, have 40 detectives looking for him and say the case is “highly suspicious”.
What does One Nation's election flop in WA mean for Queensland?
One Nation garnered less support than expected in the weekend West Australian election, so questions are now being asked what Queensland’s political leaders should learn from the result, writes Chris O’Brien.
Gold Coast kid to dance with Bieber as fans camp out for concert
Nine-year-old Archie Hill is handpicked by Justin Bieber to dance at tonight’s Brisbane concert, with fans already lining up for two nights to secure the best mosh pit positions.