Professional gamblers are using a “cookie-cutter model” to corrupt sporting champions for profit, police say, as the world of harness racing reels from a scandal that has led to the arrest of some of its leading drivers and identities.
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Beekeeping boom fuels concerns for hive health
Australian invention the Flow Hive is being credited with bringing more people to beekeeping, but there is a sting in the tail, with fears inexperienced keepers won’t know how to keep their hives healthy.
Can you conquer the 'Quiz-lander'?
We hope you’ve been paying attention, because we’ve got a year’s worth of Queensland people, places, and events to test you on.
10yo boy, father shot in attempted armed robbery south of Brisbane
Police hunt for two men after a 10-year-old boy and his father were shot during an attempted armed robbery in Logan overnight.
Police 'distraught' after Christmas Day double fatality
Police officers and other emergency personnel say they have been left traumatised by a crash that killed a mother and daughter on their way to Christmas lunch in Brisbane yesterday.
No dead rubbers in the 'traditional' Boxing Day Test
The Boxing Day Test is a relatively new “tradition” but long may it unite the nation during our languid holiday celebration, writes Catherine McGregor.
Adult apprentices prove they've got the spark to make a new career work
It is not just straight-out-of-school teenagers taking up apprenticeships, older people are turning to training to help them make career changes.
Video emerges of man allegedly attacking police officer
Police release video of a man punching a police officer on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and speeding off in a car after he was found carrying a number of drugs.
Severe storms forecast for Queensland's south
Queenslanders in parts of the state’s south and south-east could be in for a repeat of yesterday’s weather, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting late showers, storms and possible hail.
How the weather affects a game of cricket
With the Boxing Day Test starting today, find out how the weather can affect players, the pitch and Australia’s chances against the Poms.