The remains of some of the thousands of Aussie soldiers still buried in World War II battlefields could soon be identified with the help of a new DNA test developed by researchers at the Queensland University of Technology.
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Australia was promised superfast broadband with the NBN. This is what we got.
In 2009 we were promised a fast National Broadband Network with optical fibre cables direct to most homes and businesses. Instead, we’ve ended up with a mix of technologies including optical fibre, copper wires, Hybrid Fibre Coaxial, fixed wireless and satellite.
'A privilege and honour': Katarina Carroll appointed new Qld Police Commissioner
Katarina Carroll will take over as Queensland’s top cop — the state’s first female Police Commissioner in its 159-year history — after rising through the ranks since joining the force in 1983.
A-League battler Brisbane turns to 'God' to save the beleaguered Roar
Robbie Fowler, a legend of Liverpool FC who was nicknamed ‘God’ by its fans, is appointed head coach of struggling Brisbane Roar despite having no real managerial experience to his name.
'It was a long shot': Newborn koala survives transfer to surrogate mum's pouch
A Queensland wildlife sanctuary saves the life of a newborn koala in a rare, and possibly Australia-first, medical procedure where a two-day-old koala joey called Hermit was transferred from its ailing mother’s pouch and into the pouch of a surrogate mother.
Up yours! Will protest votes help minor parties win votes?
Brandishing a pencil as their weapon of choice, some voters will attempt to slaughter the hopes of the major parties by lodging an “up yours” on their voting ballot — but will the protest vote impact the election outcome?
Stosur exorcises some demons in clutch Fed Cup doubles win in front of home crowd
Australia is in the Fed Cup final for the first time in 26 years after Samantha Stosur and Ash Barty hold their nerve to win the deciding doubles match in the semi-final against Belarus.
Live: Titans take on the Knights on the Gold Coast for Easter Sunday NRL
Easter Sunday’s NRL action kicks off with the Titans hosting the Knights on the Gold Coast, before the Raiders host the Broncos in Canberra. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary in our live ScoreCentre.
'Protect our kids': Junk food ads binned in Queensland Government crackdown
Junk food promotions at more than 2,000 government-owned sites in Queensland are being banned by the State Government in a bid to reduce childhood obesity.
Bran Nue Dae for landmark musical's 30th anniversary tour
With Indigenous youth suicide rates at record levels, poor living conditions and substance abuse crippling communities, there’s never been a better time for Bran Nue Dae.