A Queensland father who saved his young son from a suicide attempt says he wants other parents to learn from his mistakes.
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Queensland grazier hit with state's heaviest penalty for illegal land clearing
A Queensland grazier, whose bid to bulldoze native woodlands has the support of Federal Government MPs, is hit with one of the state’s heaviest penalties for illegal land clearing.
Police charge two 'organisers' of mass protest at cattle feedlot
Almost two weeks after about 100 animal rights protesters stormed a cattle feedlot in southern Queensland, police charge two people described as the main organisers of the action. The charges come after the protest was condemned by the Federal Agriculture Minister.
Farmers say Fair Work Commission ruling on casual workers will increase cost of fresh food and vegetables
The Fair Work Commission hands down its ruling on casual wages for the horticultural sector, and farmers are not happy.
Your daily coffee could be one reason why you can't get a loan
The scrutiny on borrowing is the toughest it’s been, with banks and credit unions putting the daily spending habits of potential customers under the microscope — including things like your food deliveries and Afterpay purchases.
Murder charge after alleged hit and run of doctor jogging in Brisbane
A man is charged with murder over an alleged hit and run that killed a doctor who had been jogging on Brisbane’s southside six weeks ago.
Ruthless Roosters outclass Broncos in NRL thrashing
The Sydney Roosters flex their muscles with a convincing 36-4 win over the Brisbane Broncos at the SCG, as they continue their NRL premiership defence.
'His room was on fire': Hundreds of students flee blaze at Townsville college
Authorities are working to accommodate hundreds of students, who were forced to flee when fire broke out at a residential college at James Cook University early this morning.
Ahoy there! Life aboard a Navy warship is not all missiles and torpedoes
The Navy’s newest and most advanced warship, HMAS Brisbane, boasts state-of-the-art defence weaponry but is also a home away from home for it’s crew of 200.
Fear and loathing: When violent anti-Russia riots unfolded on the streets of Brisbane
One hundred years ago, Australia was grappling with a fear of “enemy aliens” — Russian Bolsheviks. The fear fuelled the violent Red Flag riots — and experts see similarities with how Muslims are viewed today.