The Australian Government’s commodity forecaster has confirmed what eastern seaboard farmers know all too well — that grain production in 2018 was disastrous.
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Cyclone Oma could bring hazardous surf, coastal flooding
The chances of Cyclone Oma making landfall near Brisbane are low, but “pretty major” impacts are expected along the south Queensland coast late this week.
Woman held over alleged knife attack on teenage daughter
A woman who allegedly tried to stab her teenage daughter to death with a kitchen knife during a drunken confrontation on Brisbane’s bayside is remanded in custody, with a magistrate describing the altercation as a “vicious and callous attack”.
Disgraced former criminal lawyer's bid to be reinstated on legal roll denied
Tim Meehan — whose clients included Daniel Morcombe’s killer Brett Peter Cowan — is struck off the roll of solicitors, with his actions described by a judge as a case of “profound and protracted dishonesty”.
Former union boss Dave Hanna pleads not guilty to rape
A woman who was allegedly raped by the former Queensland president of the CFMEU sent messages from her phone saying “save me” and “please help” before the incident, a court is told.
Australian author 'shattered' that his 2013 novel has resemblance to new film Yesterday
Nick Milligan is reeling after seeing the trailer for a big-budget film that appears to have a similar storyline to a book he published six years ago.
China restricts Australian coal imports in a bid to boost its domestic market
Dozens of vessels carrying Australian coal continue to be in limbo off the coast of China as restrictions on imports are introduced at key ports across the country.
Fuel tanker explodes in outback Queensland on way to help flood relief effort
The driver of a fuel tanker escapes injury after his truck explodes around dawn this morning on the Landsborough Highway in central western Queensland.
Man allegedly eats drug stash while attempting to flee from police
A man has eaten a large quantity of the drug known as ice while trying to evade officers during a dramatic late-night pursuit north of Brisbane, police say.
Mother charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing teenage daughter
A 37-year-old woman has been charged with the attempted murder of her 17-year-old daughter, who is in hospital after being stabbed in the face, neck and back at Wynnum on Brisbane’s bayside early on Sunday morning.