After floods in Queensland and continuing drought in other parts of the country, the supply of vegetables is being hit hard and prices are rising.
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MP brands sex assault claims a 'malicious' move to wreck his career
After being absent for the first sitting week of State Parliament, Whitsundays MP Jason Costigan today spoke at length, branding allegations of harassment as “malicious” and vowing the clear his name.
Brisbane Archbishop investigated over handling of child abuse allegations
Brisbane’s Catholic Archbishop Mark Coleridge is being investigated by his former archdiocese over his alleged handling of information on child sex abuse given to him by a woman who met with him in 2006.
Van carrying load of e-scooters crashes in Adelaide CBD
A van carrying Lime e-scooters, as part of Adelaide’s latest technology trial, rolls over in the CBD after colliding with a four-wheel drive.
Why astronauts can struggle to drive a car after a space mission
They are the most highly-trained pilots in the world, but six months in space reduces astronauts’ driving skills to that of an L-plater.
The big issues for young regional Australians
Climate change, drugs and mental health — what do the next generation think are the most pressing issues facing regional Australians?
'He was a con': Pensioner fears losing thousands as building industry warns of dodgy tradies
An aged pensioner fears she has been scammed out of thousands of dollars as the building industry says unlicensed tradies continue to be a problem across the country.
The AFL's hypocrisy is on show, and the gimmicky AFLX adds salt to the wound
It is decisions like these which incite rage in fans of the AFLW who just want to see women given a fair go and chance to succeed, writes Kate O’Halloran.
Swimmer drowns in Cyclone Oma's aftermath as beaches wash away
A man drowns at North Stradbroke Island after days of cyclonic conditions with beaches along parts of the Queensland coastline suffering serious erosion.
'No-one sees the accused kill her mother': Daughter says intruders broke into house
A woman accused of bludgeoning her mother to death with a piece of timber called triple-0 claiming intruders broke into the house and attacked her mother, a court hears.