David James Jackson refuses legal aid in his Cairns court appearance after his arrest on Saibai Island just kilometres from the PNG mainland.
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'Sophisticated' $5m cannabis farm found in drug bust in southern Queensland
Police seize more than $5.4 million worth of cannabis from a Queensland property, with officers finding a “very commercial-grade and sophisticated” drug farm, including irrigation and hydroponics set-ups.
The northern cattle game is facing a lot more challenges than just the weather
ABC Rural asks a group of industry leaders at this year’s NT Cattlemen’s Association conference to share their views on challenges and opportunities in 2019.
'Now is the time to go': Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk to quit
Brisbane’s Lord Mayor and veteran councillor Graham Quirk announces he is quitting the top job next week, eight years to the day he since he succeeded Campbell Newman.
Expect more support in Budget but rate relief is for the states, says Ag Minister
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says farmers can expect a boost to the Farm Household Allowance in next week’s Federal Budget, but it will be up to the states to provide rate relief.
Does 'I don't want' mean no? The call to reform Queensland consent laws
Queensland juries are struggling to deal with complicated and confusing consent laws in rape cases and vulnerable women are suffering, prompting calls for law reform.
Queensland Health 'risking patient safety' with IT rollout, AMAQ warns
The Queensland branch of the Australian Medical Association condemns the rollout of electronic health records in the state’s hospitals, saying critical patient care is being compromised.
Dragons snatch NRL victory against Broncos with late field goal
Former Bronco Corey Norman lands a field goal with only seconds on the clock to seal a thrilling 25-24 win for St George Illawarra against Brisbane at Lang Park.
MP reveals 'flashback' of abuse as he supports public child sex offender registry
Rob Molhoek says memories of a “one-off” incident of sexual abuse he suffered as a child have prompted him to go to the police, and to speak out in support of a public child sex offender registry for Queensland.
'I thought she was a goner': Complaints about surgeon date back to 2006
Queensland bariatric surgeon William Braun faces accusations of medical negligence and misconduct dating back more than a decade and more recent allegations regarding sexual harassment, bullying and intimidation recorded across three states and territories.