Horton becomes the first man since his childhood idol Grant Hackett in 2008 to complete the domestic 200m, 400m and 1,500m freestyle triple, much to the Rio 400m champion’s surprise.
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Spider photographer documents discovery of 56 new species
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Chinese developer offers to buy Gold Coast farmland
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Sharks confirm Bird is flying north to Brisbane for big money
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Joyce 'acting like a child' over Queensland disaster relief funding
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Olympic champ Chalmers falls to McEvoy at national swimming titles
Cameron McEvoy continues his redemption following his Rio disappointment with victory over Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers at the national swimming titles.
Police hit the road for high-vis Easter safety blitz
Police will be out in force right across Queensland’s expansive road network today as part of a high-visibility safety blitz ahead of Easter.
Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said today’s high-visibility operation was designed to send a strong message to road users.
“The Thursday before Easter – particularly the afternoon – is one of the busiest periods on our roads,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“It’s a time when people spend many hours behind the wheel to get to their holiday destination – so with more people on the roads, travelling longer distances, unfortunately the risk of a serious crashes increases.
“That’s why we will be staging officers from the Road Policing Command in high-risk areas across the state – including major highways.
“Our officers will out there actively enforcing the speed limit, conducting breath tests and checking licences.
“Anyone travelling on the state’s highways today can expect to see police. We know from our
Police hit the road for high-vis Easter safety blitz
Police will be out in force right across Queensland’s expansive road network today as part of a high-visibility safety blitz ahead of Easter.
Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said today’s high-visibility operation was designed to send a strong message to road users.
“The Thursday before Easter – particularly the afternoon – is one of the busiest periods on our roads,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“It’s a time when people spend many hours behind the wheel to get to their holiday destination – so with more people on the roads, travelling longer distances, unfortunately the risk of a serious crashes increases.
“That’s why we will be staging officers from the Road Policing Command in high-risk areas across the state – including major highways.
“Our officers will out there actively enforcing the speed limit, conducting breath tests and checking licences.
“Anyone travelling on the state’s highways today can expect to see police. We know from our
Mobile barbershop will give 1,000 free haircuts to the homeless
Two hairdressers in Brisbane’s north are endeavouring to bring dignity to the homeless through a free mobile barbershop, launched today north of Brisbane.