Queensland LNP members call time on the 28-year political career of Ian Macdonald and fellow senator Barry O’Sullivan, dumping them from the top spots on the party’s Senate ticket.
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Zlatko Sikorsky charged with attempted murder of 32yo woman
Police lay attempted murder charges against Queensland man Zlatko Sikorsky, with investigators alleging he attacked a 32-year-old woman on two occasions in June.
Christian fundamentalists charged after Brisbane mosque incidents
Three men face charges of public nuisance, entering a premises with intent and trespass after heated scenes at the Kuraby and Darra mosques in Brisbane this week.
Possum gets head stuck in empty Nutella jar
A possum’s sweet tooth has come back to bite it, after the marsupial got its head stuck in an empty jar of Nutella outside a home south of Brisbane.
Sam Thaiday announces retirement in old age make-up at retirement home
Sam Thaiday has announced that he will retire at the end of the season, and did so in his own unique style.
Pub in Queensland town with population of 100 braces for swarm of 10,000 music fans
With the outback town of Birdsville set to host one of the country’s most isolated music festivals, how does the remote pub plan for an influx of tourists — and stock enough beer?
Fishermen and scientists raise concerns over herpes-based carp control plan
Scientists and commercial fishermen say Australia’s rollout of a carp virus is being rushed through, risking relationships with international trading partners.
Why shouldn't a bit of Lang Park be named after a politician?
The backlash against naming a Lang Park stand after Terry Mackenroth assumes our elected representatives never deserve honour — which reflects poorly on us, Chris O’Brien writes.
'Out of control' dog neglect in Queensland town sees thousands rescued
Dog abuse and neglect is “out of control” in the far north Queensland Indigenous community of Yarrabah, a volunteer animal rescue worker says. The RSPCA is investigating reports of a dog being kicked to death.
JetGo forced to liquidate as Dubbo council wins Supreme Court case
Dubbo Regional Council wins its Supreme Court case against regional airline JetGo, a legal action is says was necessary because it was owed “significant outstanding fees”.