A controversial tender to allow companies to lease land and build eco-accommodation in Queensland national parks has been subject to a perceived conflict of interest involving the chair of Tourism Queensland, Brett Godfrey, after a company partly owned by him applied for the development contracts and was shortlisted for the lucrative deal.
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Man charged over alleged $12m bogus property investment scheme
A 54-year-old man from the Gold Coast is charged with fraud over an alleged global investment scam worth almost $12 million, after being extradited from New Zealand.
Driving cultural change in rugby league's next generation
As the NRL deals with the repercussions of several serious off-season scandals, young men in a new academy in Darwin are hoping to be at the forefront of driving cultural change in the next generation.
What does an international standard skate and BMX park look like?
Australia’s first international standard skate and BMX park is being built in Logan, but kids and some skaters may initially struggle with the 3.6 metre quarter pipes, designed for big air time.
'I can actually live in my dream': Rare scholarship gives new start for top asylum seeker student
Walking into her first university lecture this week, asylum seeker and ANU scholarship student Soumi Gopalakrishnan moved a step closer to her dream of becoming a doctor, but only just four months ago, tertiary education felt out of reach.
'We have a lot more compassion': Townsville floods helped bring out community spirit
One month on from the flooding crisis in Townsville and locals are still coming to terms with the natural disaster, but the tragedy has led to some life-long bonds.
The only 'super' thing about designer foods is the price, researchers warn
Australians spend millions of dollars on “designer” foods they think will boost their health and wellbeing, but Queensland University of Technology researchers say they have limited nutritional value.
Disinvited writers, #MeToo allegations, nude sessions: Are Australian writers' festivals in crisis?
We talked to the major players about last year’s sagas and successes — and what to expect in 2019.
CCC says no misconduct with Queensland Police Commissioner's wife having traffic ticket torn up
There is no corruption or misconduct in relation to the withdrawal of a traffic infringement issued to the Queensland Police Commissioner’s wife, Carol Stewart, the Crime and Corruption Commission says.
The suffering of Omid: How a burns victim died despite injuries that were 'very survivable'
It took two days for Omid Masoumali to die. Suffering burns to more than 57 per cent of his body, he had the initial “diagnosis of a scold” and was treated on a baby’s cot in a dirty, old hospital with mould on the walls, an inquest hears.