The death of a far north Queensland man from diphtheria, a disease that has all but disappeared, shows the state is falling short on vaccination, the Australian Medical Association says.
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Queensland braces for 'severe to extreme' heatwave
Temperatures across Queensland are predicted to start rising from tomorrow, with parts of the state expected to peak as high as 45 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
Women being urged to enter the ring with boxing medals up for grabs
Australia’s newly appointed female international boxing coach hopes more medal opportunities for women could give the country a fighting chance in the upcoming Commonwealth and Olympic Games.
Struggling farmers look to renewables for a second wind
A 123-turbine wind farm west of Brisbane won’t just be the biggest renewable energy project in the southern hemisphere, it’s also opening up a potential source of income for a community hit hard by drought.
The controversy around walking your dog off-leash
A mother calls for dog owners to take more responsibility when walking their pets off-leash, after two large dogs approached a group of children at a birthday party.
Ditching school uniforms presents its own challenges, experts say
While some parents have criticised a recent school crackdown on students who breach strict uniform requirements such as the heel height of shoes, experts say no uniform schools have their own challenges.
Logan City Council sacks chief executive officer
Logan City Council votes to sack its chief executive officer Sharon Kelsey, effective immediately, after a special meeting was held that excluded a packed gallery for confidentially reasons.
Palaszczuk challenges Adani to prove mine finance and jobs promises
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk urges Adani to prove it has finance and job creation in place for the Carmichael coal mine, as federal Labor leader Bill Shorten continues to talk down the mine’s prospects.
Former Roosters player jailed for trafficking, supplying cocaine to several NRL stars
The ringleader of a drug syndicate which supplied cocaine to several Queensland football stars, including Karmichael Hunt in 2015, is sentenced to nine years’ jail after pleading guilty to trafficking dangerous drugs.
10yo is latest victim of overseas missed call phone scam
Know anyone from Ascension Island? The ACCC says returning calls from suspicious overseas numbers could cost you.