Lloyd McDermott was the first Indigenous person to represent Australia in rugby union, but says there would be more like him if not for rugby league’s intervention.
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Which state has the best drinking water in Australia?
A friendly competition run by the Water Industry Operators Association narrows down the best-tasting tap water in the country.
More heavy rain ahead for soggy southern Queensland
Queensland’s big wet shows no signs of easing, with coastal areas north of Hervey Bay forecast to cop a battering again, cutting the Bruce Highway and increasing the risk houses will be inundated.
Grandmother accused of slashing baby grandson to undergo medical assessment
A 64-year-old woman who allegedly slashed her grandson across the face and neck with a large knife will be medically assessed after facing a Brisbane court charged with attempted murder.
Street art festival transforms West End, gives back to homeless
Abstract murals, supersized portraits and vibrant panoramas are popping up around Brisbane amid preparations for a festival celebrating the city’s street art talent.
Logan Mayor accused of changing stance on donor conflict of interest
Logan councillors question why Mayor Luke Smith chooses to declare a conflict of interest relating to a developer campaign donor when he has not previously done so in similar council debates.
Regional Australians 90pc more likely than city folk to die from heart disease
A lack of access to health care, geographical isolation, and lower incomes mean rural people are more likely to die from heart diseases, a report released today shows.
Darwin choreographer gives the gif of movement
Darwin-raised choreographer Matt Cornell has performed around the world, but his latest stage is the smartphone in your hand.
Baby fights for life after face slashed in cot attack; grandmother questioned
Police are questioning the grandmother of a four-month-old boy who was rushed to hospital with critical facial injuries, after the child’s mother allegedly found her standing near his cot with a large knife nearby while he cried in pain.
Deluge at levels not seen since Cyclone Debbie across southern Queensland
The massive downpour across southern Queensland is at levels not seen since Cyclone Debbie hammered the coastline last March, with 370mm falling in the wider Gladstone area overnight.