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Category: ABC News – Brisbane Latest Updates
Citizen science projects to get hooked on this summer
Help find new planets, shape weather forecasting and document backyard critters — no lab coat required.
Toddler dies after becoming trapped under car driven by father
Police said the boy’s father was reversing down the driveway of his home just outside Brisbane when the toddler ran out behind the four-wheel-drive.
Disability-friendly spaces a priority for regional communities
A playground designed for people of all ages with sensory integration issues is taking great leaps into making public spaces more accessible for those with autism.
Flags aren't everywhere: Swimmers need to learn to recognise rips, researcher says
It is rare for people to drown between flags at the beach “but we simply don’t have enough flags”, says a beach safety expert who is urging students and tourists to learn how to spot dangerous rip currents.
From hurricanes to deadly fires, 2017 was another year of extreme weather
Cyclone Debbie, record temperatures, African droughts, fires and deadly typhoons. 2017 has been a year of wild weather.
Queensland entrepreneurs sowing the seeds for new 'superfood' hemp products
Young entrepreneurs developing some of the first commercial hemp crops bred for a Queensland climate are looking for farmers who would consider growing the alternative crop.
Drunk and off the rails: Slips and falls prompt commuter safety warning
A spate of inebriated commuters slipping, tripping, and falling at train stations prompts a silly season safety warning from Queensland Rail, which has released CCTV footage of some of its drunk passengers.
Nadal in doubt for Australian Open, withdraws from Brisbane
World number one Rafael Nadal is in doubt for the Australian Open after aborting plans to play in lead-up events in Brisbane and Sydney due to a knee injury.
Bernard Tomic Open spot in doubt after withdrawal from Brisbane qualifiers
Bernard Tomic’s terrible tennis year continues, with the controversial player pulling out of qualifying for the Brisbane International.